Karl Albrecht
Co-founder of Aldi supermarket chain
Born
February 20th, 1920
105 years ago
Died
July 16th, 2014
10 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Co-founded the Aldi supermarket chain in 1946 with brother Theo, establishing a new discount retailing model in Germany. Expanded Aldi into a successful international brand, known for its no-frills approach and private-label products. Played a crucial role in the company's growth and prominence within the grocery sector. Through strategic management and innovative practices, transformed Aldi into a leading retailer with thousands of stores worldwide.
Co-founded Aldi
Established discount retailing model
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