Aldi Insight Deck

By Matthias QueckResearch Director

June 2012

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Contents

1. Introduction

2. Major Strategic Initiatives

3. Key Markets

4. Conclusions & Implications

5. Further Reading

All data correct at time of publishing.

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Corporate Structure

Germany-based Aldi, divided into Aldi Nord (north) and Süd (south), is the world’s leading hard discount grocer and inventor of this unconventional concept.

It has a single-format strategy with a presence in Europe, Australia and the USA (where Aldi Nord also owns Trader Joe’s supermarkets).

Aldi is focused on efficiency and cost control through limited assortments, limited services, low prices, small footprints and private labels.

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Aldi’s rate of growth has been moderate but constant due to its cautious expansion strategy and focus on organic growth.

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