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 […]
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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.
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Aldi Preparing To Hire 13K+ Store, Warehouse Employees For Holiday Season
Aldi plans to hire more than 13,000 store and warehouse employees as it prepares for the upcoming holiday season and continues adding new stores across the U.S. At a time when unemployment has increased, Aldi is growing its team of more than 49,000 employees and raising its national average hourly pay. “Whether it’s our in-store […]
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Aldi Finds Aisle Offers BTS Items For Kids, Teens
A store tour for journalists at an Aldi store in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta finished up on the Aldi Finds aisle. For the uninitiated, the aisle is a mix of Aldi-exclusive brands as well as some national and licensed brands. It’s mostly general merchandise, but there also are some food items classified as “Finds.” […]
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Aldi’s Supplier Ties Fuel Product Development Efforts
One of the keys to Aldi being able to keep prices low, quality high and on-trend products rolling in is its strong relationships with suppliers. Those relationships came up frequently during a recent store tour conducted by Shaun O’Keefe, regional VP at the company’s Jefferson, Georgia, distribution center. The tour, conducted for journalists at the […]
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Mama Geraldine’s Snacks Returning To Grocery Shelves After Plant Burned
Following months of rebuilding after tragedy struck in September 2023, Mama Geraldine’s Cheese Straws and Bodacious Snacks is back in business. Cathy Cunningham, company founder, talked about her journey with The Shelby Report at the 2024 IDDBA Show. At a dinner last fall with some girlfriends in downtown Jasper, Georgia, Cunningham said she received a call […]
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Aldi Gaining Steam Across Southeast
Shaun O’Keefe, Aldi regional VP based out of the company’s Jefferson, Georgia, distribution center, conducted a tour for journalists in mid-July at the company’s store on Peachtree Road in Atlanta’s Buckhead area. Aldi currently operates 81 stores in Georgia, with 50-55 of them in the Atlanta area, depending on your definition of what the Atlanta […]
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Instacart Launches Caper Carts With Aldi South Group, Internationally
Instacart and Aldi South Group will expand their partnership globally to roll out Instacart’s Connected Stores across Aldi South Group stores in the U.S. and test Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, in Austria. Instacart’s Connected Stores technologies are a suite of products designed to help grocers like Aldi South Group build a seamless and […]
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Via ‘Infrastructure For Innovation,’ Michigan Leaders Plan To Foster Economic Growth
Michigan’s economy is expected to grow by 1.8 percent in 2024 – slightly higher than 2023 but lower than the national economy – according to Comerica Bank. But state leaders are not sitting still; growth plans are in place. On May 30, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, delivering the keynote address at the Mackinac Policy Conference, announced […]