Aldi - Wikipedia
WEBAldi (stylised as ALDI [6]) is the common company brand name of two German multinational family-owned discount supermarket chains operating over 12,000 stores in 18 countries. [7] [8] The chain was founded by brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht in 1946, when they took over their mother's store in Essen.
ALDI History | ALDI US - ALDI Corporate
WEBALDI History. For over 40 years, we have stuck to the same guiding principle: great quality should come with everyday low prices. In 1961, the Albrecht Family founded the world’s first discount grocery store in Germany. 16 years later in …
About Us | ALDI US - ALDI Corporate
WEBIn 1961, the Albrecht Family founded the world’s first discount grocery store in Germany. We've been committed to high quality at affordable prices for over 40 years. Discover ALDI's rich history, from our humble beginnings to today's success.
The ALDI Story: Decoding its History in a Brief Summary - A Touch …
WEBDec 18, 2023 · ALDI’s Origin: ALDI was founded on July 10, 1946, by Karl and Theo Albrecht. They started by taking over their mother’s store in Essen, Germany, after World War II, setting the stage for what would become a global grocery empire.
Aldi History, From Small Family Store in Germany to Global …
WEBMar 9, 2024 · Aldi's origins date back to 1913, when Karl Albrecht Sr., a former coal miner, started trading in baked goods. The next year, his wife, Anna Albrecht, set up a small store in...
The History of Aldi - Back Then History
WEBMar 6, 2024 · Aldi expanded internationally across Europe and then entered the United States in 1976. The first Aldi store in America opened in Iowa and was run by Karl’s Aldi Sud division, which continued to expand throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States over the next few decades.
How Aldi's founders turned a local grocery into a $38 billion fortune
WEBMay 14, 2019 · Brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht officially founded the German grocery chain Aldi in 1946 in the aftermath of World War II. They reportedly inherited their first store from their mother, who had...
Aldi Group -- Company History
WEBFounded: 1913. Employees: 20,000. Sales: $US21 billion (1993) SICs: 5400 Food Stores. Company History: Privately held by brothers Theo and Karl Albrecht, Aldi Group is Germany's leading grocery store chain and a top competitor in …
ALDI History | ALDI SOUTH Group
WEBIn early 1960, the brothers officially changed the name to Aldi, short for ALbrecht DIscount, reflecting the business's commitment to providing affordable products. They also split the business into ALDI Nord and ALDI Sud.
Aldi Has Massive Store Growth: Here's the Full History - Business Insider
WEBAug 12, 2018 · Aldi — short for Albrecht Discount — was first opened in Essen, Germany, by Anna Albrecht in 1913, before being taken over and expanded by her sons Theo and Karl in 1948.