China: ALDI hits a major milestone with its 100th store opening

Discount Retail Chain Aldi China, after seven years of deep cultivation and expansion, has finally reached the 100-store milestone in the Chinese market. On March 21, 2026, ALDI opened two new stores in Zhenjiang (Jiangsu Province) and one in the Minhang District of Shanghai, officially bringing its national total to 100. This marks a new phase of scale development and signals the acceleration of its layout across the Yangtze River Delta. Three New Stores Open in a Single Day

Asia

Mar 242 min read

Global: Aldi’s 2026 Global Expansion - How can a supplier capture this massive growth?

Discount Retail Chain Aldi's Global Store Distribution: Region / Segment Est. Store Count Key Dynamics Global ALDI Total ~13,500+ Distributed across 18 countries. ALDI SÜD ~7,000+ Responsible for US, UK, Australia, and China. ALDI NORD ~5,555+ Responsible for France, Poland, Spain, Netherlands, etc. US Market ~2,800 Plans to open 180+ new stores in 2026. China Market 100+ Currently concentrated in Shanghai and surrounding areas; expanding steadily. I | The Data: Just How Aggr

Europe

Mar 63 min read

Germany: DRC's ARD TV Interview - Action, a variety discounter on the rise

DRC interview for German national TV SWR - ARD Discount Variety Retail Chain Action is a so-called non-food discounter - the offer ranges from DIY supplies and textiles to toys, sports and decorative items. Action attracts around 20 million customers every week. Action operates more than 3,000 stores in thirteen European countries. Each store offers around 6,000 products, a mix of brands and private labels as well as no-name products. What convinces action fans: Two-thirds of

Europe

Aug 6, 20257 min read