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Aldi is the common company brand name of two German multinational family-owned discount supermarket chains operating over 12,000 stores in 18 countries. The chain was founded by brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht in 1946, when they took over their mother's store in Essen. The business was split into two separate groups in 1960, that later became Aldi Nord, headquartered in Essen, and Aldi Süd, headquartered in neighbouring Mülheim.

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Popular sunscreens fail safety test - as £2.49 rival passes with flying colours Some of the UK's most popular sunscreens have failed safety tests - but cheaper alternatives from Aldi and Lidl passed with flying colours. Sky News - Published on June 21, 2024
April Fool's Day round-up: From drug-detecting chickens to Aldi's new dating show With the window for April Fool's Day pranks now closed, we round up some of the more creative and canny jokes. Sky News - Published on April 1, 2024
Aldi's 'cheapest Christmas dinner' ad misled shoppers, says watchdog Aldi's claim it was the "home of Britain's cheapest Christmas dinner" was found to be misleading after rival supermarket Sainsbury's reported it to the advertising watchdog. Sky News - Published on March 20, 2024

Aldi to create 5,500 UK jobs this year Aldi has revealed a big step up in its recruitment plans for 2024 through the creation of 5,500 new jobs. Sky News - Published on February 21, 2024
Thatchers cider loses Aldi 'copycat' court battle - after judge taste tests drinks Drinks company Thatchers has lost a High Court trademark battle after it claimed supermarket chain Aldi "copycatted" one of its products. Sky News - Published on January 24, 2024
Aldi and Lidl report 'best ever' Christmas sales Discount supermarket chains Aldi and Lidl have said Christmas 2023 was their "best ever" in the UK. Sky News - Published on January 2, 2024

Sainsbury's claims win over discounters as it raises profit guidance The boss of Sainsbury's says it is taking market share from discounters Aldi and Lidl due to bumper grocery sales, helping the firm lift its annual profit guidance. Sky News - Published on November 2, 2023
Aldi sees record sales during cost of living crisis Aldi has reported record sales, with the company saying cost of living concerns had driven up shopper numbers. Sky News - Published on September 25, 2023
Boy, three, saved by older brother after attempted abduction in Aldi supermarket A man has been jailed for trying to abduct a three-year-old boy from an Aldi supermarket. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2023
Aldi plots aggressive expansion as cost of living crisis sees demand surge Aldi is planning to open 500 more stores in the UK, a top executive has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on September 7, 2023

Shopper finds snake inside bag of broccoli A grandfather has told of his shock at finding a live snake in a bunch of broccoli he says he purchased from an Aldi store. Sky News - Published on July 3, 2023
All the supermarkets cutting the cost of milk Aldi, Asda and Lidl have become the latest supermarkets to announce they are cutting the price of milk in stores following similar moves by their rivals. Sky News - Published on April 14, 2023
Aldi weighs in as M&S is accused of 'ripping off' pub name with T-shirt design M&S has removed an item from its site after a pub chain accused the retail company of "ripping off" its name. Sky News - Published on April 14, 2023	UK's cheapest supermarkets named - and it varies depending on how much you buy Aldi has been found to be the UK's cheapest supermarket when buying a basket of shopping - but Asda came out on top when using a trolley to stock up on a larger amount of supplies. Sky News - Published on April 4, 2023
Tesco and Aldi to ration some vegetables due to supply shortages Tesco and Aldi are limiting how many peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes customers can buy due to supply shortages. Sky News - Published on February 22, 2023	Tomato shortage could last until end of April as Tesco and Aldi become latest supermarkets to introduce limits British tomatoes will likely remain scarce until the end of April or even early May, the UK's largest grower has warned. Sky News - Published on February 22, 2023
Aldi to create 6,000 new jobs as it expands number of shops More than 6,000 jobs will be created at Aldi shops across the UK as part of expansion plans, the company has announced. Sky News - Published on February 16, 2023	Chaos in Aldi supermarkets after brief sale of new drink promoted by YouTubers The release of a drink created by two YouTube stars has sparked chaotic scenes at some UK supermarkets. Sky News - Published on December 30, 2022
Aldi overtakes Morrisons as fourth-largest supermarket as food inflation hits new record The stampede to discount chains has helped Aldi overtake Morrisons as the UK's fourth-largest supermarket chain for the first time - with inflation continuing to affect grocery bills. Sky News - Published on September 12, 2022	Worst supermarket for online order substitutions revealed, as shopper gets fish instead of ice cream Aldi, named recently by Which? as the UK's cheapest supermarket, has now been declared the worst for online order substitutions by the consumer group. Sky News - Published on February 17, 2022
M&S and Aldi settle Colin the Caterpillar copyright dispute Marks and Spencer and Aldi have reached a settlement in a copyright dispute over the design of their caterpillar cakes. Sky News - Published on February 2, 2022	M&S sues Aldi for 'copying' Christmas gin - just months after caterpillar cake row Marks & Spencer is suing Aldi for allegedly copying its Light Up gin, just months after the retailers' Colin the Caterpillar row. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2021