The ALDI Story.

Overview.

ALDI, one of America’s favorite grocers*, operates more than 1,600 stores in 35 states. We take a simple, cost-effective approach to grocery shopping that saves shoppers on their grocery bills. In fact, smart shoppers have found that switching from national brands to ALDI exclusive brands can save them up to 50 percent** on their weekly must-haves. More than 40 million customers each month benefit from the ALDI streamlined approach, bringing shoppers the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices every day.

The History of ALDI.

1913

In 1913, Anna Albrecht opened a small food store in the mining town of Essen, Germany, and by 1948, her sons took over the business and expanded to 4 locations.

1954

In 1954, they opened their first self-service store in Essen-Schonnebeck, a first in Germany.

1962

ALbrecht + DIscount = ALDI
In 1962, “Albrecht Discount” was shortened to “ALDI,” and by 1968 there were more than 200 ALDI South locations.

1976

In 1976, ALDI made its U.S. debut in southeastern Iowa.

1990s

ALDI expanded to Great Britain in 1990, Ireland in 1999, Australia in 2001, Slovenia in 2005 and Hungary in 2008.

2000s

New divisions opened up in South Windsor, Connecticut, and Haines City, Florida, in 2008, Denton, Texas, in 2010, and Jefferson, Georgia, in 2011.

2016+

Today, ALDI is experiencing unprecedented growth in the United States, with recent openings into Royal Palm Beach, FL; Rosenberg, TX and Moreno Valley, CA. In fact, by the end of 2022, there will be nearly 2,500 ALDI stores in the US!