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Aldi is boldly invading Manhattan’s luxury neighborhoods with a new store tucked beneath high-rent apartments, offering jaw-dropping deals like $4 almond butter—just as the cost of living crisis pushes even high-income shoppers to hunt for savings. With a $9 billion plan to open 800 stores nationwide, Aldi’s urban strategy mirrors its UK success, turning city centers into battlegrounds for value. Despite logistical nightmares—night deliveries, specialized trucks, and sky-high rents—the brand is winning over households earning $75K–$125K, who’re trading up on convenience and down on price. While Walmart’s empire dwarfs Aldi’s, for shoppers like Mary Porter, it’s all about getting affordable groceries without leaving the city.

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