A new ALDI grocery store is will open in Suite 200 at 1890 West Market Street in Akron, Ohio. The store is listed as “coming soon” on ALDI’s official website, with no confirmed opening date as of April 2025.The new ALDI will occupy an existing retail unit within the West Market Plaza, located in the Wallhaven neighborhood. The unit is positioned on the eastern end of the plaza. Current tenants at the center include Big Lots, Gabe’s, and Essence Beauty. Leasing documents show adjacent suites as either leased or available, suggesting partial redevelopment within the building.
The plaza is situated on the south side of West Market Street, close to Westgate Circle and other retail developments extending east. The area is part of a well-trafficked shopping corridor serving Akron’s west side.
History of the Location
Historic aerial images show that the land at 1890 West Market Street remained undeveloped through 1967. No structures were present on the site at that time. A leasing summary lists the property’s construction year as 1974, which aligns with the timeline observed in historic imagery.
The plaza has long served as a local commercial center. Over the decades, it has housed national discount retailers and evolved alongside Akron’s broader suburban retail expansion. As of 2025, Big Lots and Gabe’s continue to operate in the plaza. The ALDI store will join them in a currently vacant unit…