Aldi Near Me

In the world of supermarkets, there are only so many choices that can provide quality products, variety of brands, friendly service, and competitive prices.

Aldi has all of these. With a combination of their fast and friendly service, very competitive pricing, quality brands, selection varying from groceries to grills, and with over 10,000 stores worldwide (Over 1,400 Aldi stores in the United States alone) across 3 continents and 17 countries, you’re bound to find an Aldi near you. If you’re interested in finding your nearest location, just search Aldi near me.

Aldi Near Me – Find it on the Map

Aldi Near Me – Aldi Trivia

What did they experiment with in Europe?

There was a report a few years ago that German bakers were extremely frustrated because Aldi was using some miniature ovens that were roughly the size of a vending machine to bake fresh bread at the push of a button. This mini-oven supposedly charged 15 cents per loaf and the bread was delivered in under two seconds.

This store has almost anything you could need!

What does Aldi usually remove?

Aldi actually has quite the record of removing MSG and fake colors from its products. As last year rounded out, they completed their efforts to remove certified synthetic colors, partially hydrogenated oils and added monosodium glutamate(MSG) from their private label good. They had introduced a SimplyNature line of products a few years back and also a gluten-free line called liveGfree.

What do they have a policy about?

Aldi has a policy in Germany of not advertising apart from a weekly newsletter of special prices called “Aldi informs”. This newsletter is distributed in stores and by direct mail and often printed in local newspapers. In Germany, Aldi has never used an external advertising agency. n the United States, it advertises in newspapers and on television, as well as print ads distributed in stores, and also on the Internet. In the United Kingdom, print and television ads have appeared since May 2005. In Australia, television advertising is common and the current ads are actually listed on the Australian website.

What is their reputation?

Before Aldi shops were big, they were looked at as being cheap shops selling low-quality good and their customers couldn’t afford to shop elsewhere. In 2012-2013, Aldi has won Supermarket of the Year two years in a row. In April 2015, Aldi overtook Waitrose and became the United Kingdom’s sixth-largest supermarket chain. In the United states though, due to relatively low staffing of Aldi locations compared to other supermarket chains, Aldi has a reputation of starting employees at higher than minimum wage which is unusual for American supermarkets. If you’re interested in checking out the store, just search Aldi near me to find the closest location.

Aldi Near Me – Aldi Facts

Aldi has been operating in the United States since 1976.
Aldi originally was founded in Germany by brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht in 1946 after taking over their mother’s store, located in Essen, Germany, which had been in operation since 1913. The company eventually split into two separate ventures (Eventually operated as Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd, respectively) in 1960, bust still sharing many of the same brands, imaging, and service practices.

In the United States, Aldi Süd operates the Aldi stores, while Aldi Nord operates most of the Trader Joe’s 418 stores. Most stores use a “Bring Your Own Bag” system, where it is encouraged to bring your own grocery bags. This not only assists in keeping costs low, but also has a positive impact on the environment from recycling those old bags! If you forgot your bags, Aldi sells a variety of bags for your needs. From plastic, to canvas, to insulated, Aldi has you covered.Another way Aldi saves you money is through the use of “Cart rentals”, via a quarter slot located on the cart that will return your quarter once you have replaced your cart. This deters cart theft, a operation cost to many supermarkets.

Aldi carries some name brands, along side many of their store brands, such as Boulder, Clancy’s, Friendly Farms, and so much more.

Most Aldi stores have a rotating selection of seasonal products, which include: Furniture, Toys, Sporting Goods, Home Improvement, and Kitchenware.

Aldi accepts all major credit cards, and accepts EBT as will in most of its stores.Fun fact: Aldi is the largest wine retailer in Germany! Don’t worry, Aldi may have your favorite type of Pinot Noir or Chardonnay in your local store.

While looking for Aldi near me you may be interested in fact thet Aldi stores actually boasts savings of 50% on groceries vs. competitors. The chain’s most common claim you see is them boasting about how switching to Aldi-exclusive brands saves you up to 50% over national brands.

For the longest time, many Aldi locations only took cash while some only accepted select debit cards. Because of this, they had a very limited payment option. They store always had one firm rule and that was no credit cards. They have ended up changing that rule not too long ago and accept all MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express cards.