Aldi
Data: Worldwide
- Headquarters: Germany
- Top Executive: Hartmuth Wiesemann
- Corporate Stores (global): 8,538 est.
- Sales in $ Billions (USD): 57.522 est.
- Countries of Operations: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA
Data: North America
- Location: Batavia, Ill.
- Top Executive: Charles Youngstrom, president
- Corporate Stores: 895
- Sales in $ Billions: 5.8 est.
- Date FY Ended: 12/31/07
- Website: www.aldi.com
Overview
Aldi is the U.S. subsidiary of Aldi Group, Muelheim, Germany.
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Aldi Launches Northeast Expansion
Aldi plans to open more than 75 stores in 2009, including the discounterÂ’s first location in New York City, a spokeswoman told SN Tuesday.
Aldi Discrimination Trial Begins
A trial in which a cashier is accusing discount retailer Aldi of religious discrimination for forcing her to work on Sundays was scheduled to begin in U.S. District Court yesterday.
Independents Take Defense on Low Prices
Independents are facing intense price pressure as the recession propels shoppers to low-price retailers. David Livingston, managing partner, DJL Research, Pewaukee, Wis., who consults with many small-town grocers, doesn't think shoppers will cut back on the amount of food they purchase. But where they buy groceries and how much they pay for food should not be ignored by independents, he said. Companies
Surviving the Meltdown
Supermarkets weathered an economic meltdown in 2008 as consumers cut back on spending, amid rising costs for food and fuel. As shoppers' sensitivity to pricing became more acute, retailers were forced to fight through inflation to offer deals on everyday items and to expand their private-label portfolios. Many companies reported strong sales of their own brands, even among their more upscale offerings.
Retailers Promote Holiday Meal Savings
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets has cut prices on holiday meal components through Dec. 24. Aldi is also highlighting the prices of its holiday meal ingredients.
How Low Can You Go?
In the mounting frenzy for consumers' shrinking wallet share, retailers have to get even more creative. Forget simply drawing shoppers to your store the most successful strategies in 2009 will also focus on squeezing the tiniest of margin gains by influencing purchases at the shelf level. Just take a look at the strategies outlined in the following pages. As club stores continue to encroach on traditional
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