[Russellville, Ark. August 18, 2025] – Haag Brown is excited to announce ALDI, one of the fastest-growing grocery chains in the U.S., will open its first store in Russellville by the end of the year, bringing new jobs and another fresh food option to the city’s rapidly expanding retail landscape.
The 2.46-acre site at 2400 E Main Street, directly across from Walmart Supercenter, sits in one of Russellville’s busiest retail corridors. The property was on the market only a few weeks before ALDI signed a long-term ground lease, marking a significant step in the company’s national expansion plan to open 225 new stores in 2025.
This will be ALDI’s first location in Russellville and part of a national footprint that now includes more than 2,500 stores, making it the third-largest grocery chain in the U.S. Known for its efficient store layouts, cost-saving approach, and focus on value, ALDI’s arrival will add a new competitive dynamic to the local grocery market.
Haag Brown Commercial represented the landlord in this high-profile transaction, while Nick Garavaglia of CBRE represented ALDI. Construction is already underway, and the store is expected to open before the end of 2025.
From 7 Brew to Slim Chickens, Freddy’s, and Buffalo Wild Wings, Haag Brown Commercial has proudly helped bring many successful projects to Russellville and looks forward to continued growth in the market.
About ALDI U.S.:
ALDI is America’s fastest-growing retailer, serving millions of customers across the country each month. Our disciplined approach to operating with simplicity and efficiency gives our customers great products at the lowest prices of any national grocery store.* ALDI strives to have a positive impact on its customers, employees and communities by being socially and environmentally responsible, earning ALDI recognition as a leading grocer in sustainability.** In addition to helping protect the planet, ALDI helps customers save time and money through convenient shopping options via in-store, curbside pickup, or delivery at shop.aldi.us. For more information about ALDI, visit aldi.us
*According to the 2025 ALDI Price Leadership Report.
**According to Progressive Grocer’s 2023 and 2024 Top 10 Most Sustainable Grocers list.
About Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate & Development:
Haag Brown Commercial was established in 2010, and now has offices in both Jonesboro and Bentonville, AR. Specializing in project development, tenant representation, and investment advising for commercial properties in Arkansas and surrounding states, Haag Brown Commercial has continually expanded, launching divisions including Haag Brown Commercial – Industrial Division, Haag Brown Commercial – Medical Division, and Haag Brown Commercial – AG Division, bringing specialized knowledge and expertise to each area. Partners Greg Haag and Joshua Brown bring over 60 combined years of expertise in the real estate field, leading Haag Brown Commercial and their clients to success by placing clients’ needs ahead of their own while striving to excel in quality innovations and value of services in order to be a Philippians 2:4 company. Their passion for growth within Arkansas has led to a resilient and diverse economic base as they aggressively pursue progressive concepts to fill voids in the market and create options that will positively impact the community.
For more information about Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate & Development, please call 870.336.8000 or visit www.haagbrown.com.
