Aldi is set to open a new store in Hyde Park Plaza, bringing residents of Allegheny Township a new option for groceries. The news was confirmed by township supervisor Jamie Morabito, with plaza owner Jeff Paul stating that the store is likely to open in the last quarter of 2024. This announcement comes after Aldi acquired the property in September 2022 and has since welcomed other businesses such as Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Dollar Tree.
Currently, Giant Eagle is the only supermarket operating in Allegheny Township. With a goal of adding 800 new stores by the end of 2028, Aldi’s planned store in Hyde Park Plaza is part of their expansion efforts. Morabito has been actively working to attract new businesses to the township since joining the board in January 2022, resulting in around a dozen new stores and restaurants.
To secure Aldi’s interest in the area, Morabito spent considerable time providing the company with traffic and demographic data. The township’s relatively small population of 8,000 posed a challenge in discussions with Aldi and other businesses, requiring Morabito to advocate for the township’s potential as a business-friendly location. With the addition of larger anchors like Aldi, vacancy rates in Allegheny Township’s plazas are expected to continue declining, signaling a promising future for businesses in the area.
Jack Troy, a TribLive reporter and Pittsburgh native, has been covering this development. He can be reached at jtroy@triblive.com for further information.