Aldi is a discount grocery chain with over 10,000 stores in 20 countries, including the United States. Aldi US is headquartered in Batavia, Illinois. The company was founded by brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht in 1946 when they took over their mother’s store in Essen, Germany.
Aldi’s US operations began in 1976 with a store in Iowa. The company now has over 1,700 stores in 35 states. Aldi US is part of the global Aldi Group, which includes Aldi Nord (Germany) and Intermarché (France).
Aldi’s business model is based on offering a limited selection of high-quality, private-label products at low prices. The company does not accept manufacturer coupons or run weekly sales ads.
Aldi US is expanding its operations and plans to open 400 new stores by 2020. The company is also remodeling existing stores and adding new features such as expanded fresh produce sections and a wider selection of organic products.
If you’re interested in shopping at Aldi, you can find a store location near you on the company’s website. You can also sign up for the free Aldi newsletter to receive exclusive coupons and deals.