Aldi’s Baton Rouge play makes waves as independent grocers continue to expand By Maggie Heyn Richardson - December 14, 2023 “There are always ups and downs for independents.” — Blaise Calandro, Calandro’s Supermarket (Don Kadair) FacebookXLinkedinEmailPrint International grocery store chain Aldi opened the second of three announced locations in the Capital Region off of Siege Lane today as part of its major expansion in the Southeast. Already an INSIDER? Sign in.