The new Aldi in Beaufort will open soon. Here’s when, special deals for opening day
Get your quarters ready, Beaufort — Aldi is finally here.
The popular grocer opens its doors next week on Oct. 30 at 361 Robert Smalls Parkway, capping off a two-year wait for local shoppers eager for its low prices and simple shopping style.
The store’s debut marks the end of a long wait that began when plans were first announced in early 2022. Following years of design revisions and approvals, Aldi now takes its place in Beaufort Station, a major new shopping center that’s reshaping one of the city’s busiest corridors along Parris island Gateway and Robert Smalls Parkway.
When can shoppers visit?
Now that the shelves are stocked, a soft opening will take place on Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., allowing customers to visit the store before its official launch.
The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Oct. 30 at 8:45 a.m. Afterward, customers will be able to officially start shopping and explore the new 21,000-square-foot store.
The Beaufort Aldi will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The store will offer a range of grocery and household staples, including dairy, produce, meats, bakery items, pet and baby supplies, and seasonal products — all with Aldi’s signature low prices.
Opening day deals
Beyond unlocking the doors, Aldi has lined up a few opening-day perks for its shoppers on Oct. 30:
- The first 100 customers will receive a Golden Ticket Aldi gift card that could be worth up to $100.
- The first 100 customers will also receive a bag of Aldi goodies in a free tote bag.
- A limited number of free shopping totes will also be distributed throughout the day.
- Shoppers can enter for a chance to win a $500 Aldi Gift Card by scanning a code inside the store between Oct. 30 and Nov. 2.
What is Beaufort Station?
Beaufort Station is a 200,000 square-foot mixed-use retail development at the intersection of Robert Smalls Parkway and Parris Island Gateway.
The center, which opened in May 2024, now includes major retailers such as T.J. Maxx, Ulta Beauty, Ross Dress for Less, Hobby Lobby, Rack Room Shoes, Five Below and more.
It also is home to popular restaurants like Panda Express and Chicken Salad Chick.
Other Aldi locations
The opening of the Beaufort store marks the company’s second location in Beaufort County.
Aldi opened its first store in Bluffton back in 2023. It is located right along U.S. 278, at 1131 Fording Island Road.
Another location in Hilton Head is also in the works and will be located at 80 Matthews Drive, off William Hilton Parkway, within Sea Turtle Marketplace.
What is Aldi?
Aldi is a global grocery retailer founded in Germany by brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht in 1946.
The business later split into two separate companies in 1961 and is now headquartered in Batavia, Illinois, just west of Chicago.
Known for its “no-frills” approach, Aldi focuses on efficiency and simplicity to maintain low prices for shoppers.
What are you looking forward to most about the new grocery store in Beaufort? Let us know by emailing amiller@islandpacket.com.
