Lidl is a German international discount supermarket chain that has grocery stores in many countries around the world. It is headquartered in Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and as of 2019, operated around 11,200 stores in Europe.
The company was founded in 1930 by Josef Schwarz, and initially sold groceries from its base in Neckarsulm. In 1977, it expanded into Austria, where it opened its first store outside of Germany. Lidl now has stores in more than 30 countries across Europe, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland, and Greece.
Lidl has been expanding rapidly in recent years, with a particular focus on the United States market. The company opened its first US store in 2017, and as of 2019 operates around 70 stores on the East Coast. Lidl plans to continue expanding in the US in the coming years.
So far, Lidl has been well-received in the US market. The company’s focus on low prices and quality products has resonated with American shoppers, and Lidl is quickly gaining market share.
With its aggressive expansion plans, it seems likely that Lidl will eventually become a major player in the US grocery market.
Is there Lidl in America?
Yes, there are currently around 70 Lidl stores operating on the East Coast of America. The company plans to continue expanding across the country in the coming years.
