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The remarkable rise of Aldi, and the turbulent family story at its core

The budget store billionaires
Humble roots
Thrifty family with a savvy business plan
Growing popularity
Germany's first self-service store
The great Aldi split
The new two Aldis
International expansion
Kidnapping of Theo Albrecht
Reclusive CEOs
Founders pass on the reins
The shocking will of the Aldi 'grande dame'
US launch
Trader Joe's acquisition
Fast-paced expansion in Germany
UK launch
Unstoppable international expansion
Aldi vs Lidl in France
Reaching Italy
Aldi's Grexit
Expansion to China
What's the secret?
New initiatives
Global domination
Aldi Süd worldwide
Aldi Nord worldwide
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The budget store billionaires

Supermarket Aldi has grown from a single store in a German city to over 12,000 stores worldwide today. But the story behind its meteoric rise might just surprise you...

From family feuds to a shocking kidnap, read on to discover the dramatic story of the family grocery business that conquered the world.

All dollar amounts in US dollars

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Alice Cattley

02 October 2024

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