Aldi is a global discount supermarket chain originally founded in Germany in 1946 by brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht. The name Aldi is a contraction of "Albrecht Diskont." The business split into two legal entities in 1960: Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd, each operating independently but sharing the brand's core discount philosophy. Aldi operates over 13,000 stores across 18 countries, making it a major player in global grocery retail[4]. In the United States, Aldi has rapidly become the third-largest grocery chain by store count, with 2,567 stores as of August 2025, surpassing competitors like Publix and Kroger[2]. Its U.S. journey began in 1976 with a store in Iowa City. Since then, Aldi has focused on expanding through a mix of new store openings and conversions of acquired chains, such as Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets, acquired in 2024 via Southeastern Grocers. In 2024, Aldi opened nearly 120 new stores, then set a record in 2025 with plans to open over 225 stores, aiming to reach about 3,200 U.S. stores by 2028[1][2][3][4]. Aldi's business model centers on offering high-quality products at low prices, with about 90% of its items being private label, enabling significant cost savings. Its 2025 Price Leadership Report highlighted an average 36% savings compared to other grocery chains, helping consumers combat inflation while maintaining quality and convenience[3][5]. Aldi also emphasizes sustainability, operating 700 stores with natural refrigerants and committing to eliminate polluting refrigerants by 2035, positioning itself as an environmentally conscious leader in grocery retail[3]. Leadership transitions in 2025 include Atty McGrath, a 20-year Aldi veteran, becoming CEO of Aldi U.S., succeeding Jaso
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Mondelez, the company behind popular snack brands like Oreo and Nutter Butter, has filed a lawsuit against Aldi for allegedly using packaging that is too similar to their iconic designs.