Category: Aldi

Aldi, a renowned global supermarket chain, traces its roots back to 1913 in Germany when it was founded by Anna Albrecht. The chain’s name is a combination of “Albrecht” and “Discount” (ALbrecht + DIscount). Known for its no-frills approach and commitment to affordability, their focus is on providing high-quality products at competitive prices.

Over the years, Aldi has expanded significantly and operates thousands of stores across multiple countries, including the United States. As of 2023, they have established a strong presence with hundreds of locations in various states, offering a range of groceries, fresh produce, household essentials, and specialty items.

What sets this German retailer apart is its streamlined shopping experience, where customers are offered a carefully curated selection of items, primarily Aldi-exclusive brands, at cost-effective prices. The chain’s commitment to efficiency and simplicity, along with a focus on quality and affordability, has made Aldi a popular choice for budget-conscious shoppers seeking value without compromising on product standards.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, C&S Wholesale Grocers, National

Aldi Sells Southeastern Grocers To Private Investors

by Sommer Stockton

A group of private investors – led by Southeastern Grocers CEO and President Anthony Hucker and C&S Wholesale Grocers – has acquired SEG and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners from Aldi U.S., which had purchased them in March.  The agreement includes about 170 grocery stores under the two banners in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Midwest

Report: Shoppers Turn To Aldi For Reduced Grocery Prices

by Sommer Stockton

Aldi has released its first Price Leadership Report, which the German discount retailer said shows it offers lower prices than other national grocery chains and saves shoppers $8.3 billion per year. Conducted by Ernst & Young Quantitative Economics and Statistics Group (QUEST), the report found that shoppers have increasingly turned to Aldi as years of inflation […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Midwest

Aldi Holding First Charcuterie Chalet Sampling Experience

by Sommer Stockton

Aldi is holding Aldi Charcuterie Chalet, an immersive sampling experience, Dec. 4-5 in the Chicagoland area “No matter if shoppers are charcuterie connoisseurs or just looking for budget-friendly ways to impress guests, our holiday food assortment of over 300 items will make hosts the talk of any holiday party (in a good way),” said Kim Brazington, Aldi […]

Posted inSustainability News, Aldi, National

Aldi Introduces Goal To Reach Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2050

by Sommer Stockton

The Aldi South Group has shared its goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, making it one of the first international grocery retailers with such targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a corporate climate action organization that helps companies play their part in […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aldi, Association News, National

Aldi President Rinaldo To Keynote PLMA’s Private Label Trade Show

by Sommer Stockton

Dave Rinaldo, president of Aldi, will deliver the keynote address at PLMA’s 2024 Private Label Trade Show. Rinaldo will speak during the breakfast Nov. 18 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago, which is adjacent to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, site of the annual show organized by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA). In […]

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Aldi Wine Specialist: ‘We Know That We Can Deliver High Quality For Less’

by Lorrie Griffith

Aldi is the fastest growing retailer of wine and beer. That’s according to Arlin Zajmi, director of national buying and certified wine specialist for Aldi, who flew to Atlanta from company headquarters in Batavia, Illinois, to participate in a store tour for journalists at the grocer’s store in Buckhead in mid-July. “The alcohol category has […]

Posted inFeature, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Southeast

‘Aldi Math’ Keeps Retailer Focused On Saving Customers Money

by Lorrie Griffith

Aldi hosted a behind-the-scenes tour of its store in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta on July 17 to communicate how it can save area shoppers money – it estimates up to 40 percent – on groceries. The tour was hosted by Shaun O’Keefe, regional VP based out of the Aldi’s Jefferson, Georgia, distribution center. “What […]