We have known for many years that Aldi in the Netherlands is a low-cost supermarket. In the United States, the chain is making good progress. The group wants to increase its presence in the country, especially now High inflation It forces consumers to look for cheaper alternatives to their everyday groceries.
Aldi opened the first U.S. branch in Iowa in 1976. Today, overseas activity covers more than 2,000 locations in 36 U.S. states.
By 2020, Aldi was the fastest growing supermarket chain in the United States. This year, the company plans to open 150 more stores across the country and one distribution center in the state of Alabama. This makes Aldi the third largest supermarket in the United States, after Walmart and Groger.
Business insider Mary Meissensell was impressed by the low price and quality of Aldi’s private labels. She went on to report:
Take a look at the supermarket called American Altie, which will become the largest in the United States
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Take a look at the supermarket called American Altie, which will become the largest in the United States
Aldi was founded in 1961 in Essen, Germany. In 1976, the company opened its first U.S. facility in the state of Iowa. Today, German Discounter has more than 2,000 stores in 36 US states.
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I visited an Altie in Rochester, New York. At the entrance I picked up a cart. Strangely enough, I first had to put a quarter in the car to free it from the others in line.
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I got that quarter back after I turned my cart. In the United States, it is common for employees to collect and return used cars. Aldi considers it unnecessary to pay employees for this, and customers want to do it.
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Across the United States, retailers are struggling with staff shortages. That is why so many low paid jobs are being cut.
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I stepped into the alt and immediately saw the vegetable area.
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Most fruits and vegetables, such as apples and cucumbers, are pre-packaged in plastic.
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In the latest price comparison, Aldi came out cheaper than any other major supermarket in the US: Walmart.
Aldi sells well-known brands like Coca-Cola, but Aldi Private label Cola will always be next to it.
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Aldi’s private label products have well-thought-out names similar to those of well-known brands. Boxes of macaroni and spaghetti can easily come from a well-known craft brand.
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Although they are identical, Aldi’s Mac & Cheese is only a third of the price of the same kraft food at Walmart.
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Flavored Alti Selters are next to LaCroix. Their boxes are beautifully decorated just like the A-brand.
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Aldi’s meat department is well stocked, but smaller than Walmart near me. But the products here are more competitively priced than the private label products you find in the store.
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Next to the meat is a large freezer area with frozen foods, snacks and desserts.
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In the middle of the store you will find all kinds of household items, toys and other loose items.
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Aldi saves a lot of money in the United States by not having cashiers pack groceries for customers or hiring bakers.
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Customers can carry their shopping carts on the wall shelf using recyclable plastic bags or in-store boxes.
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The Aldi brand is built around a combination of budget strategy and customers know what they are getting: no fancy, but low price.
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The store did not bother customers even though it looked cluttered in some places.
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Aldi has successfully occupied the leading position of bargainers in the United States.
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As inflation rises and groceries become more expensive, Aldi may reach new audiences looking for cheaper groceries.
I had never been to Aldi in years, but I was very impressed. I would definitely come back to make great deals and take advantage of cheap vegetables and meats.
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