Aldi and Lidl are two of the most popular discount Supermarkets in Europe. But are they owned by the same company?
The answer is no. Aldi and Lidl are two separate companies.
Aldi is a German company that was founded in 1946 by brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht. The company is headquartered in Essen, Germany, and has over 10,000 stores in 20 countries.
Lidl is a German company that was founded in 1973 by Dieter Schwarz. The company is headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany, and has over 10,000 stores in 28 countries.
So while Aldi and Lidl are both German companies, they are not owned by the same company.