FLORISSANT 鈥 Grocery chain Aldi has opened a new location in Florissant.
The store at 240 Howdershell Road offers fresh produce, cheese and wine, gluten-free and plant-based grocery options and more.
The grocer is known for its low prices and simple selections.
鈥淥ur stores are designed to make grocery shopping smarter, faster and easier,鈥 Rob Jeffries, the O鈥橣allon, Missouri vice president for ALDI, said in a statement. 鈥淲e have served the Florissant community for more than 21 years and are excited to continue offering residents an affordable way of shopping.鈥
The store hosted a grand opening Thursday, and the first 100 customers were set to receive a gift bag and gift card.
Until Sunday, shoppers were able to enter for a chance to win a $500 gift card.
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According to Aldi鈥檚 website, Aldi has more than 2,400 stores in the U.S., including 100 in Missouri and 216 in Illinois. Recently, the company said it plans to hire more than 13,000 store and warehouse workers as it prepares for the holiday season and continues to open new stores.
The Florissant store will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will offer curbside pickup.