Aldi In The Netherlands

Before the international expansion, Aldi Nord focused on the north of Germany and Aldi Süd on the south. The Ruhr River was taken as the boundary line. But the urge to expand was great and they soon looked to neighboring countries. In 1973, Aldi Nord opened the first branch in the Netherlands. The number grew very quickly and in 20224 Aldi had 507 Dutch branches and six distribution centers.

Aldi en Holanda

Aldi in den Niederlanden

Aldi usually chooses the cheapest spaces for its stores. The stores in the Netherlands were often small, but Aldi has been converting all existing branches to the latest store formula since 2016 and new and larger branches are often also set up. The emphasis is on fresh, the fresh produce department has been significantly expanded and bread is freshly baked. The aisles have been widened and the signaling is much clearer. The range is generally limited, but in addition to its own brands, Aldi has also sold many A-brands such as Coca-Cola, Fanta, Calvé, Unox, Dr. Oetker, Lay’s, Glorix, etc. and in 2019 the company had more than 150 A-brands in its range.

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ألدي في هولندا

Aldi aux Pays-Bas

An example of a cheap retail space is the Aldi Markt in Gaaspstraat in Amsterdam. This street, like the adjacent street, is a side street of an ordinary street with houses. In the Netherlands, Aldi received negative news coverage in 2003 and 2013, among others, through reports in the Dutch television programs Zembla and EenVandaag. The staff would be intimidated by the managers. Employees who are openly members of the trade union would also be hindered in their activities. According to the union, the social policy is far below par, although the Dutch branches are of course subject to Dutch law.

Aldi w Holandii

Алди в Нидерландах

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In 2021, Aldi reduced from nine to six regional centers, each supplying and directing an average of 80 branches. They are each separate BVs. Uniform is the strict regulations, the uniform appearance and the range. A BV can include some items regionally outside the basic range. The locations in 2022 are:

– Aldi Culemborg (also Aldi Holding BV)
– Aldi Deventer
– Aldi Zoetermeer
– Aldi Roosendaal
– Aldi Roermond
– Aldi Groningen

Aldi Best, Zaandam, Ommen and Groenlo were closed in 2021. Ommen and Groenlo were merged and became part of Deventer. Aldi Drachten was closed in 2023.