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Aldi and Lidl are two prominent German discount grocery chains that have gained significant popularity worldwide. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide insights into the two companies’ business and growth strategies, brand usage and e-commerce initiatives.

Data in this research report include:

• Annual sales and year-over-year growth for both Aldi Group and Lidl, 2019–2023
• Average per-store stock-keeping unit count and store size for Aldi and Lidl
• Survey data on the top 10 grocers that consumers buy food and products from for everyday use for selected countries
• Global store counts for both companies, by country

Companies mentioned in this report include: Aldi Nord, Aldi Süd, Amazon, Asda, Lidl, Ocado, Publix, Walmart

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