Who Owns Aldi Supermarkets
Aldi is owned by two separate, privately held companies controlled by the Albrecht family of Germany. The two groups split the brand in 1960 and now operate independently in different regions of the world.
Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd
Aldi Nord, headquartered in Essen, Germany, operates stores in northern Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland, and other European countries. Aldi Süd, based in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, runs stores in southern Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, and several other markets.
How Aldi Operates in the United States
In the United States, Aldi is operated by Aldi Süd through the company Aldi Inc. The U.S. chain has grown rapidly by offering a limited selection of private-label products at lower prices than many traditional supermarkets. For more details on the company structure, see the About Aldi page.
