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Discount supermarket chain opening new store in Massachusetts this week

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FALMOUTH, Mass. — A discount supermarket chain is expanding its footprint in Massachusetts, opening a 22nd Bay State location this week.

Illinois-based ALDI will begin welcoming customers to its newest grocery store on Cape Cod on Thursday, according to the chain’s website.

ALDI is offering a sneak peek inside the store at 39 Davis Straits in Falmouth on Wednesday before fully opening.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, then customers will be allowed inside for the grand opening.

Aldi Discount Supermarket. Aldi sells a range of grocery items, including produce, meat and dairy at discount prices.

“We’re stocking our shelves with aisle after aisle of products you’ll love, and we can’t wait to meet you!” a post on ALDI’s website stated.

The first 100 customers on Thursday will be given a “Golden Ticket” that could be worth up to $100. There will also be scannable signs scattered around the store giving customers a chance to win a $500 ALDI gift card.

Complimentary bags of goodies and free shopping totes will also be given out.

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