By TONY TAGLAVORE, Journal Services

It looks like Bossier City will soon have a new grocery store.

Two sources familiar with the project told the Shreveport-Bossier Journal that ALDI, which describes its stores as being designed “with savings in mind”, will occupy the former Bed, Bath & Beyond off Airline Drive (2900 Meadow Creek Drive).

Work has been taking place for several weeks, and both sources are involved with renovating the now empty building. One source said he has heard of a possible opening date in April.

As of Monday evening, ALDI’s media relations department had not responded to the Journal’s request for comment.

This would make the second ALDI location in Shreveport-Bossier. Last November, the area’s first ALDI opened on Mansfield Road. ALDI encourages shoppers to bring their own bags and bag their own groceries. ALDI charges a quarter for you to use one of their shopping carts. However, when you return the cart, you will be refunded your quarter.

There are 14 ALDI’s in Louisiana, all in south Louisiana except for the Shreveport store.

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