Transcript Aldi Insight Deck By Matthias Queck Research Director

Aldi Insight Deck
By Matthias Queck
Research Director
June 2012
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. Major Strategic Initiatives
3. Key Markets
4. Conclusions & Implications
5. Further Reading
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All data correct at time of publishing.
Introduction
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Introduction
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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Introduction
Aldi’s rate of growth has been moderate but constant due to its cautious
expansion strategy and focus on organic growth.
Aldi: Sales and Store Growth, 2006-2016f (EUR bn)
80
12,000
Sales
Stores
70
10,000
8,000
50
40
6,000
30
4,000
20
2,000
10
0
0
2006
5
2007
2008
Note: CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate), 2006-2016
f = forecast
2012-2016: forecasts
Source: Planet Retail
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Number of Stores
Sales (EUR bn)
60