Ben Ball

Aldi Not Messin' Around in Texas

March 10, 2010

FROM RETAILWIRE:
Limited assortment grocer Aldi plans to open its first 27 stores in Texas this spring as part of the chain's aggressive growth strategy in markets across the country. How is Aldi affecting how other grocers go to market in the U.S.?      [more...]

The two biggest effects Aldi has on other retailers are to make them sharpen their private brands game and to challenge how efficiently consumers can shop their stores.

The primary impact initially will be on traditional supermarkets--but Carol makes a very interesting observation about how this may play into Wal-Mart's future prospects.