Bailey’s Crossroads Aldi to open next week

Workers put the finishing touches on the new grocery store.

The new Aldi grocery store in Bailey’s Crossroads is will open to the public at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and will have a grand opening at 8 a.m. Sept. 19.

The store, at 5725 Columbia Pike, is at the former Babies R Us location.

If you want a shopping cart, you have to “rent” for a quarter.

The first 100 customers on Sept. 19 will receive a “golden ticket” worth up to $100. Free product samples will be available, as well.

On both days, eco-friendly bags will be given out, and shoppers can enter a contest to receive free produce for a year (based on a household average of $10 per week spent on produce).

The store will be open daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Aldi is known for lower prices, but the tradeoff is unfamiliar brands and limited service.