Fast-growing grocery retailer will open three new KC-area stores, four remodeled stores in 2021

Aldi has become one of the Kansas City area's top grocery store chains — and one of the biggest private-sector employers. As part of a $5 billion effort to open new stores and remodel existing ones throughout the U.S., the discount grocery chain is preparing to open its fourth new or remodeled store In the Kansas City area this year. On Thursday, it will open the doors on its latest renovated store, which is located at 721 The Paseo on Kansas City's East Side. Earlier this year, it opened two…