German discount chain Aldi opened in New York. One look at the line shows shoppers were ready

A new Aldi store opened on 42nd Street in Times Square, drawing a crowd of more than 500 people who lined up to be among the first inside, according to the New York Post.

The store, located between 8th and 9th Avenue, is the first Aldi location in Midtown Manhattan. Shoppers said the new store was a major draw in an area already known for heavy tourist traffic.