The City Planning Commission approved a site proposal from Aldi. Courtesy | Aldi

The City of Hillsdale Planning Commission approved Aldi’s proposed location on the corner of Moore Road and West Carleton Road earlier this year.

Sam Fry, the City of Hillsdale marketing and development coordinator, said the Planning Commission approved the site plan in April. The city can only share a limited amount of information at this time, Fry said, and Aldi has not officially confirmed an upcoming store.

“At this time, we do not have any information to share regarding a future store in Hillsdale, Michigan,” said Ryan Fritsch, Aldi vice president for its division that serves part of Michigan.

Hillsdale College senior Madelyn Bunch said she enjoys shopping at Aldi and has driven to the Coldwater location in the past.

“Having more local grocery stores with an Aldi in the mix will be great for Hillsdale students who enjoy hosting and hospitality or who simply want more options for daily meals,” she said.

According to its website, Aldi sells “great quality food at the lowest possible prices.” The stores feature a smaller selection of items at a low cost, with an emphasis on options for different dietary needs such as gluten-free or vegan diets. The Aldi nearest to Hillsdale is 17 miles away, in Coldwater, Michigan.

If Aldi moves forward with the plan, it would join a growing number of grocery stores in and around Hillsdale. Hillsdale residents can shop at Kroger, Meijer, or Market House within city limits, or Walmart in nearby Jonesville.

The city is excited about the potential store, Fry said.

“City staff are committed to fostering economic growth and working with companies that are contemplating making an investment in our community,” he said.