Aldi is a German chain of discount supermarkets that operates over 11,000 stores across 20 countries. The company specializes in selling privately labeled groceries and household products at low prices. Apart from groceries, the store also sells a wide range of products including clothing, electronics, home goods, and seasonal items.
Aldi was founded in 1913 in Germany by brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht.
In the 1960s, the company split into two separate entities known as Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd.
Aldi stores first opened in the US in the 1970s but the company did not gain significant traction until the 1990s.
As of 2021, Aldi is among the largest grocery store chains in the world, with a strong presence in Europe, the United States, and Australia.
Lidl is a German chain of discount supermarkets that operates over 11,200 stores in 32 countries. Like Aldi, Lidl also specializes in selling private-label groceries and household products at low prices. Lidl is known for its award-winning wine selection, luxury chocolate, and bakery items.
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Aldi offers a wide variety of groceries including fresh produce, dairy, meat, frozen food, snacks, and bakery items. Most of these products are sold under Aldi's private label brands, which helps the company keep costs low.
Aldi also sells a range of home goods including kitchen appliances, bedding, furniture, and seasonal items such as holiday decorations.
Aldi offers a selection of budget-friendly electronics including smartphones, laptops, tablets, TVs, and gaming consoles.
Aldi accepts debit cards, EBT cards, and cash. They do not accept credit cards to keep costs low and pass on savings to customers.
Aldi products are generally good quality and the company has won several awards for their private label brands. They work closely with suppliers to maintain quality standards and offer a satisfaction guarantee for all products.
Yes, Aldi offers a variety of organic products including fresh produce, dairy, meat, and packaged goods. The company also recently announced plans to increase their organic offerings.
Aldi is generally cheaper than Walmart when it comes to groceries. However, Walmart may have lower prices for other products such as electronics and home goods.
Aldi does not currently offer online shopping for groceries in the US. However, some non-grocery items can be purchased online and picked up in stores.