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Karl Albrecht, a Reclusive Founder of Aldi, Dies at 94
NY Times ^ | 7/21/2014 | DENNIS HEVESI and JACK EWING

Posted on 07/21/2014 10:48:08 AM PDT by Borges

Karl Albrecht, who with his brother Theo returned from Allied prisoner of war camps after World War II to find their mother’s corner shop still standing in bombed-out Essen, Germany, then proceeded to build it into the international grocery empire Aldi, died on Wednesday in Essen. He was 94.

His death was confirmed by Aldi, which delayed the announcement until after his funeral.

The Aldi chain — short for Albrecht Discount — now has nearly 5,000 stores worldwide, including 1,300 in the United States, two of them in the New York City area, and all of them known for spartan décor and low prices. The higher-end Trader Joe’s chain is owned by an Albrecht family trust.

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1 posted on 07/21/2014 10:48:08 AM PDT by Borges
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To: Borges

RIP

Thank you for saving my family from the high cost of Obama’s hate for the American economic process.


2 posted on 07/21/2014 10:51:15 AM PDT by Dacula
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To: Borges

We’re big trader joe’s fans


3 posted on 07/21/2014 10:51:24 AM PDT by Dr. Ursus
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To: Dacula

Amen to that!


4 posted on 07/21/2014 10:57:24 AM PDT by PrairieLady2
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To: Borges

RIP; I’ve shopped at Aldi in Berlin....as well as the other store, founded by the other Albrecht brother: Lidl.

LOL

Both are good stores, to be honest, and I’ve always saved a good deal by going to either one.

My personal fave is a chain called “Kaufland”. Really good place to shop.


5 posted on 07/21/2014 11:01:04 AM PDT by AnAmericanAbroad (It's all bread and circuses for the future prey of the Morlocks.)
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To: AnAmericanAbroad

Kaufen = ‘to buy’ in German

I will honor his memory by buying and eating a $1 package of 36 sandwich creme cookies.


6 posted on 07/21/2014 11:05:00 AM PDT by relictele (Principiis obsta & Finem respice - Resist The Beginnings & Consider The Ends)
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To: AnAmericanAbroad

as you probably knew


7 posted on 07/21/2014 11:05:53 AM PDT by relictele (Principiis obsta & Finem respice - Resist The Beginnings & Consider The Ends)
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To: Borges
We used to drive about 40 miles to get to an Aldi’s until they built a couple in our town.

RIP and thank you for a great store!

8 posted on 07/21/2014 11:06:08 AM PDT by PATRIOT1876
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To: Borges

this was a very nice read about the founder of Aldi... i tried shopping at Aldi once since i have been in NC... while i know it serves a purpose, it was not my cup of tea... perhaps i should try again—maybe a different location... i am thinking the selection differs according to the day and even time of year...


9 posted on 07/21/2014 11:09:54 AM PDT by latina4dubya (when i have money i buy books... if i have anything left, i buy 6-inch heels and a bottle of wine...)
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To: PATRIOT1876

Great stores, we use both ALDI’s and Trader Joes, Thank you


10 posted on 07/21/2014 11:10:54 AM PDT by DocJ69
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To: Borges

It’s right down the street from me. Save a LOT of money.


11 posted on 07/21/2014 11:14:59 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: relictele

Actually, I didn’t until I moved to Berlin and a German friend explained to me the story behind Aldi and Lidl.

I found it pretty funny; a family feud!


12 posted on 07/21/2014 11:23:16 AM PDT by AnAmericanAbroad (It's all bread and circuses for the future prey of the Morlocks.)
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To: Sacajaweau

Every time they have the Deutsche Küche Herring Fillets, I buy about 30 cans.


13 posted on 07/21/2014 11:24:25 AM PDT by Stentor (Maybe the Goldman Sachs thing is just a coincidence. /S)
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To: AnAmericanAbroad

The same sort of thing happened at Adidas (named after Adi Dassler)....he and brother Rudolf fell out and Rudolf formed Puma. Now both companies have huge market share in sportswear, footwear, golf, etc.


14 posted on 07/21/2014 11:33:10 AM PDT by relictele (Principiis obsta & Finem respice - Resist The Beginnings & Consider The Ends)
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To: relictele
(named after Adi Dassler)....

Actually, to be technically correct, it would be, Adolph Dassler.

15 posted on 07/21/2014 11:45:22 AM PDT by Obadiah (None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.)
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To: Borges

i started shopping at Aldi’s after my divorce. thank you for helping stretch my one income food dollar.


16 posted on 07/21/2014 12:59:46 PM PDT by Finatic (Sometimes I think it would be nice to just get it on and get it over with. Once and for all.)
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To: Borges

RIP.


17 posted on 07/21/2014 1:25:27 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: Borges

RIP. We’ve only had Aldi here for six years, but it’s just fine. Dairy, meat, produce all good stuff. Generally 1 of whatever item, but that’s ok too. Probably a good reason prices are 15-25% lower than WallyWorld/Kroger! One beef is no baker’s yeast or baking powder kept as a stock item, but lots of baking staples they do have? Oh, well.


18 posted on 07/21/2014 1:43:27 PM PDT by W. (Democrats need the 'poor' to justify their political existence. What'd LBJ say? "I'll have them ni..)
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To: W.

Aldi’s here is the only store I’ve seen with 82% cocoa bars. MMM And big 16” supreme pizzas for $5.99


19 posted on 07/21/2014 3:03:26 PM PDT by bicyclerepair (The zombies here elected alcee hastings. TERM LIMITS ... TERM LIMITS)
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To: Borges

Aldi rocks. Cheap and being European owned you get alot of imported things you don’t see anywhere else. I love their Irish cheeses.


20 posted on 07/21/2014 3:11:02 PM PDT by Free Vulcan (Vote Republican! You can vote Democrat when you're dead...)
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