Pankaj118. Aldi
Headquarters: Batavia, Illinois, USA
Bought By: Aldi Süd Group
Headquarters: Essen, Germany
Aldi, with its unassuming store design and no-nonsense approach to grocery shopping, has been winning over budget-conscious Americans for years. Its streamlined aisles and a curated selection of products often surprise first-timers with quality that punches above its price. However, this grocery giant didn’t start in the sprawling suburbs of the U.S. but in the quiet town of Essen, Germany.
Founded by the Albrecht family in 1946, Aldi split into two entities: Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd. The Aldi stores in the U.S. belong to Aldi Süd. Though it may feel as American as the local supermarket down the street, Aldi’s efficiency and value-driven model is a testament to German ingenuity.