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ALDI and Instacart Make it Easier to Feed Neighbors in Need on #GivingTuesday

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Online grocery delivery, Instacart, Trade, Trader Joe's, Discount stores, Aldi, Food industry, Economy of Europe

For every ALDI order made via Instacart that day, ALDI will make a matching donation, up to 1 million meals*, to Feeding America.

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  • For every ALDI order made via Instacart that day, ALDI will make a matching donation, up to 1 million meals*, to Feeding America.
  • By simply ordering through Instacart, people can join ALDI and help provide meals to people in need while planning meals of their own."
  • Instacart will also waive the delivery fee for all ALDI orders of $35 or more, donating the value of each waived fee to Feeding America.
  • "As a Feeding America Supporting Partner, Instacart is proud to team up with ALDI to give the gift of groceries to people in need."

ALDI Never Any! Meats Receive the Good Housekeeping Seal

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Aldi, Good Housekeeping, Trade, Seal, Economy of Europe, Economy

The Good Housekeeping Seal, which is considered the gold standard in helping to guide shoppers, reinforces how ALDI is committed to offering high-quality food at affordable prices.

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  • The Good Housekeeping Seal, which is considered the gold standard in helping to guide shoppers, reinforces how ALDI is committed to offering high-quality food at affordable prices.
  • "We're proud to have the backing of the Good Housekeeping Seal for Never Any!
  • line has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal because it demonstrates a commitment to ensuring high-quality meat and poultry products through ethical agricultural practices," said Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN, Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Director.
  • We welcome this innovative and consumer-conscious product line from ALDI into our Good Housekeeping Seal 'family!'"

Action for Healthy Kids® and ALDI Help 150 Schools Create Healthy Learning Environments in the 2018-2019 School Year

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Aldi, Trade, Economy of Europe, Food industry

CHICAGO, Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) announces 150 recipients of school grants provided through funding from ALDI for the 2018-2019 school year.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) announces 150 recipients of school grants provided through funding from ALDI for the 2018-2019 school year.
  • Through the grants, AFHK helps schools develop school health teams which are critical to creating healthy schools, assess their school health environment, and successfully implement programs.
  • Since 2011, ALDI-supported school grants have helped 186 schools implement health and wellness initiatives, impacting 109,718 students.
  • To learn more and see the complete list of schools funded by ALDI in the 2018-2019 school year, visit ActionforHealthyKids.org/ALDI .

ALDI Continues Growth Momentum with National Instacart Rollout

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Instacart, Online grocery delivery, Trade, Discount stores, Aldi, Food industry, Economy of Europe

BATAVIA, Ill., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --ALDI is pleased to announce a national partnership with Instacart, bringing online grocery delivery to ALDI stores across the nation.

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  • BATAVIA, Ill., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --ALDI is pleased to announce a national partnership with Instacart, bringing online grocery delivery to ALDI stores across the nation.
  • Bringing delivery to ALDI stores across the U.S. enables Instacart to grow its base of customers and introduce even more people to same-day grocery delivery," said Apoorva Mehta , Founder and CEO of Instacart.
  • "Like ALDI, Instacart is focused on delivering value and making quality food accessible and affordable to everyone.
  • Shopping at ALDI with Instacart is just as easy as shopping in a physical ALDI store.

ALDI Named '2018 Retailer of the Year'

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Discount stores, Trade, Aldi, Marketing, Market economics), Retail

BATAVIA, Ill., Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --ALDI, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the U.S., has been named the 2018 Retailer of the Year by Supermarket News.

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  • BATAVIA, Ill., Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --ALDI, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the U.S., has been named the 2018 Retailer of the Year by Supermarket News.
  • This award, which ALDI also received in 2015, highlights the grocery retailer's unwavering commitment to quality, value and setting the standard to exceed shoppers' expectations.
  • The Retailer of the Year recognition encompasses many noteworthy achievements by ALDI and reinforces its leadership position in the grocery industry.
  • ALDI is deep into a $5.3 billion investment in new and remodeled stores, continuing to grow its U.S. footprint and product portfolio.

Spruce Point Capital Releases a Strong Sell Forensic Research Opinion on Weis Markets, Inc. (NYSE: WMK)

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Discount stores, Trade, Weis, Lidl, Aldi, Economy of Germany, Economy of Europe

In Our Opinion, A Non-Competitive Supermarket Charging 15% Higher Prices: Spruce Point believes Weis Markets is poorly positioned and not aligned with changes in the supermarket industry.

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  • In Our Opinion, A Non-Competitive Supermarket Charging 15% Higher Prices: Spruce Point believes Weis Markets is poorly positioned and not aligned with changes in the supermarket industry.
  • Furthermore, our big data analysis suggests that Aldi's and Lidl, both ultra-low costs grocers, are gaining traction with Weis' core customers.
  • Evidence of Financial Strain Through Forensic Analysis: In April 2018, Weis unveiled a new $101m capital plan and told investors it would add two new stores.
  • Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC, is a forensic fundamentally-oriented investment manager that focuses on short-selling, value and special situation investment opportunities.

ALDI New Store Growth and Remodels Fuel Fresh Product Expansion

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Thursday, August 9, 2018
Discount stores, Aldi, Trade, Economy of Europe, Food industry

BATAVIA, Ill., Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --As part of the company's aggressive growth initiative, ALDI is pleased to announce a new product expansion to deliver more of the fresh products customers want most.

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  • BATAVIA, Ill., Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --As part of the company's aggressive growth initiative, ALDI is pleased to announce a new product expansion to deliver more of the fresh products customers want most.
  • With an emphasis on fresh, organic and easy-to-prepare options, 20 percent of products in every ALDI store will be new compared to last year.
  • The new ALDI store layout features additional refrigeration space to accommodate even more fresh, healthy and convenient products.
  • ALDI also backs up its products with a Twice as Nice Guarantee: replacing the product AND offering a full refund.

ALDI Named America's Grocery Value Leader for the Eighth Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Trade, Marketing, Economy, Discount stores, Aldi, Retail, Grocery store

For the eighth consecutive year, the grocery retailer has been named the Value Leader by Market Force Information, which surveyed nearly 13,000 U.S. consumers.

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  • For the eighth consecutive year, the grocery retailer has been named the Value Leader by Market Force Information, which surveyed nearly 13,000 U.S. consumers.
  • When surveyed, ALDI customers were among the most loyal and least likely to switch to a different grocery store.
  • ALDI was also the only grocery retailer among the top five to increase its loyalty score year-over-year.
  • A leader in the grocery retailing industry since 1976, ALDI operates nearly 1,800 U.S. stores in 35 states.

ALDI liveGfree Products Earn the Good Housekeeping Seal

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Good Housekeeping, Aldi, Trade, Seal, Economy

BATAVIA, Ill., May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --ALDI is proud to announce its exclusive liveGfree products have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, bringing "America's most trusted emblem" to nearly 1,800 ALDI stores across the country.

Key Points: 
  • BATAVIA, Ill., May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --ALDI is proud to announce its exclusive liveGfree products have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, bringing "America's most trusted emblem" to nearly 1,800 ALDI stores across the country.
  • Now, shoppers can feel even better about purchasing their favorite liveGfree products for meals, snacks and desserts, knowing they are backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal.
  • "We're proud to add the Good Housekeeping Seal to our liveGfree brand and to our growing list of more than 200 product awards," said Scott Patton, ALDI Vice President of Corporate Buying.
  • "It's especially exciting that the liveGfree product line has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, as May is National Celiac Awareness month."