Aldi


Aldi

Aldi, the brand of two German discount supermarket chains, has over 10,000 storefronts in more than 20 countries. Currently the chain is based out of Essen, Germany and is split into two groups, Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud. While both are financially and legally separated it is common to see both divisions within certain store brands and negotiations with contractor companies. Today the chain offers a wide array of products ranging from food and beverages to sanitary and household goods.

Hours and Locations

Nearly all of the Aldi chains operate on the same schedule opening at 9:00am and closing at 9:00m Monday through Sunday.  Even though most of the retail sites operate within the same hours it is always best to research the closest location to you before leaving. It’s also important to keep in mind regular operating hours may change during  holidays like New Year's day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Good Friday and Black Friday. Hours.com is often used by people who are trying to find out if “there is an Aldi near me, that’s open today”.

Our retail locator will help you find both the location and hours of operation of any store. With over 10,000  locations spread throughout the globe, it is easy for any and all shoppers to experience the joy of shopping at the supermarket chain. This is especially true if you find yourself in either Ohio New York, and Pennsylvania as each has a high number of chains in the state.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Aldi

As one of the biggest discount supermarket chains in the world, Aldi has developed a devote following of customers who line up each week to capitalize on the quality goods at amazing prices. If you have never been to an Aldi before, here are 5 quick facts to help you better understand the company:

  1. Shopping at Aldi gives customers a savings of up to 50% on groceries.
  2. The discount supermarket giant once experimented with fresh bread vending machines.
  3. Up until a few years ago the chain refused to accept credit cards.
  4. Aldi has lead the charge towards organic foods by removing msg and artificial growth hormone from dairy and meat products.
  5. You have to rent carts for 25-cents when you shop at the store, but can get the quarter back after you return the cart.

Products & Services

As a supermarket chain, Aldi has a variety of produce and goods that it offers to its customers globally. More specifically, the company offers fresh meats, fresh produce items, wines and beers, and home goods. While it has gotten a reputation for not having the highest quality goods, it does have shining points like there $12 bottle of store-brand gin that won a awards at the International Spirits Competition. They are also working to provide more organic options as they ban foods of msg, growth hormone and fake colors from its products.

A Brief History

Aldi can be traced back to a small store in the suburb of Essen that was founded by the mother of Karl and Theo Albrecht. Both brothers would take over their mother’s shop in 1946 and began to build the empire that is Aldi. By 1950 they had opened 13 stores in the Ruhr Valley that were providing meats and produce to local customers. The brothers had implemented a new idea in which they subtracted the legal maximum rebate of 3% before sale. Throughout their growth period they cut costs by avoiding advertising and by selling produce that wasn’t fresh. In 1960 the brothers had a falling out and split the company into two separate entities, Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud.

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