In Germany, Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd have been financially and legally separate since 1966, although both divisions' names may appear as if they were a single enterprise with certain store brands or …

In 1961, the Albrecht Family founded the world’s first discount grocery store in Germany. 16 years later in 1976, we opened our first ALDI store in Iowa. Today, with our ALDI headquarters in Batavia, …

Dec 18, 2025 · Learn how ALDI grew from a small German grocer into a major discount chain, with key milestones, the core model, and its U.S. footprint.

Mar 24, 2025 · Inspired by the scarcity and austerity of the post-war era, Karl and Theo Albrecht set out to create a grocery store model that prioritized efficiency and affordability over the traditional …

Mar 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 …

Looking at the history of ALDI, it’s clear that putting customer needs first creates a lot of respect, loyalty, and lifelong relationships. We offer products and services affordable to all, with sustainability as one …

In 1962, Karl and Theo merged the words "Albrecht" and "Diskont" (discount) to create "Aldi" — a name that captured their business model: selling quality goods at rock-bottom prices. The new name and …

Jul 22, 2022 · On the heels of World War II, brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht returned to their war-torn hometown Essen, Germany, and transformed their mother’s corner store into a multinational grocery …

Aldi traces its roots to 1913, when a small grocery store was established in Essen, Germany by Anna Albrecht. After the Second World War, her sons Karl and Theo Albrecht took over the business.

May 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, …