Aldi, the German discount supermarket chain, continues to extend the reach of its Spanish subsidiary, expanding logistics and store networks across the region. The San Isidro operation manages a logistics platform that serves Aldi’s networks and the surrounding provinces, strengthening supply chains for the chain’s retailers. According to the Commercial Register, Aldi San Isidro Supermercados expanded its footprint in 2021, generating revenues of 312 million euros, an 8.7% rise from the prior year. These figures underscore the sustained growth of a segment often described as hard discount, which has moved beyond a robust recovery in 2020 to show ongoing expansion and investment in new facilities across the area.
The sustained growth is driven by Aldi’s regional expansion plans and ongoing investments in new facilities. The company is actively opening new logistics and distribution assets in key locations to support rising sales and store openings in the region. These developments come as the chain continues to strengthen its presence in Spain and invest in efficiency and capacity to meet growing consumer demand across nearby provinces. The earnings trend remains favorable for the group, with profits in the late period continuing to rise year over year, illustrating the advantage of scale and centralized logistics in delivering value to customers and the business as a whole. This pattern of earnings improvement reflects the broader strategy of expanding the network while maintaining tight cost control, a hallmark of the Aldi model.
In 2021 the San Isidro unit reported an average workforce of 1,154 employees, an increase of 46 compared to 2020. The balance sheet indicates 746 employees assigned to the stores and logistics operations, highlighting ongoing hiring to support expansion. The organization has grown to match the expanding footprint, ensuring service levels remain high as new stores and platforms come online. This growth mirrors the setup of Aldi’s broader Spanish operations, built around core logistics hubs and a portfolio of regional distribution centers designed to streamline replenishment across multiple provinces.
Founded in 2004, Aldi’s Spanish subsidiary structure is part of a wider network that includes additional logistics platforms and service providers that support the group’s operations in the country. Alongside the San Isidro unit, the overall Aldi operation in Spain also includes other major logistics facilities, reinforcing the chain’s ability to manage a broad geographic footprint. This diversification helps the group maintain product flow, control costs, and ensure consistent availability across its stores in Spain.
Current plans indicate the introduction of a new, modern logistics platform in Sagunto that will span about 30,000 square meters and is slated to become operational in 2024. A similar facility is being planned for Miranda de Ebro in Burgos, signaling a continued push to scale logistical capacity to support additional store openings and regional distribution efficiency. These projects are part of a broader push to improve supply chain resilience and operational efficiency across Spain’s Aldi network.
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These developments align with the chain’s broader expansion strategy, including plans to open more stores across Spain this year. In the Valencian Community, Aldi already operates a substantial number of locations and has recently added two new stores in the Gran Alacant and Dénia areas, reinforcing its growth trajectory in the region.
These actions serve to support Aldi’s aggressive expansion plans, enabling the chain to extend its nationwide footprint while maintaining the efficiency and low-price focus that define its business model. The approach emphasizes scaling through strategic logistics investments and selective new store openings to meet rising demand from shoppers in Spain and neighboring regions.