The ALDI Montserrat market supermarket opens in Barcelona’s Roquetes neighbourhood on 28 January 2026. This new branch, located within the Montserrat market complex in Nou Barris, marks a significant retail addition. Consequently, it brings a fresh anchor tenant to a facility serving the community for over sixty years.
Meanwhile, the German retailer continues expanding its footprint in the Catalan capital. This latest site brings its total presence in the city to 26 locations. However, the surrounding municipal market remains in the final stages of a comprehensive renovation.
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ALDI Montserrat market opening precedes renovation
The ALDI Montserrat market store will welcome customers several weeks before the facility fully reopens. The municipal market itself, undergoing extensive remodelling, will not resume full operations until March. Therefore, the supermarket will function independently while final works on traditional stalls finish.
Situated at Carrer de Aiguablava and Via Favència, the new establishment covers 1,200 square metres. The opening generates 19 new jobs for the area. As detailed by El Periódico, this phased strategy serves local residents immediately. It bridges the gap until traditional traders return.
ALDI Montserrat market reflects retail shift
The Montserrat market reconfiguration highlights a broader shift in Barcelona’s municipal markets. Originally inaugurated in 1960, the facility once housed 80 individual stalls. Following renovation, only 17 traditional businesses will remain. This reduction reflects a long-term city trend. Data indicates Barcelona’s markets have lost about 60% of their stalls over twenty years.
Many renovated markets now rely on large supermarket chains to drive footfall. Integrating a modern discount retailer alongside specialised stalls adapts to contemporary shopping habits. It also preserves the market’s role as a community hub. These changes are part of a broader trend. It includes the recent revival of historic Barcelona businesses.
ALDI expands its Catalan presence
ALDI has maintained steady growth since arriving in Spain in 2002. The company’s discount model relies heavily on private-label products. This keeps prices competitive. In addition, this growth reflects Barcelona’s position as an international business hub. The new Roquetes branch means the chain now operates 109 supermarkets across Catalonia. Seventy-seven stores are in Barcelona province.
Nationwide, the retailer manages 490 establishments. The Montserrat market investment reinforces its strategy of embedding stores in residential neighbourhoods. The full market complex, with its remaining traditional stalls, should be fully operational by March 2026.
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