Aldi in United Kingdom
Aldi in United Kingdom: Local Profile and
Global Analysis
Reference code: RT0105LP
Published: June 2011
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Aldi in United Kingdom
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 What is this Report About? ............................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Scope ............................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Aldi United Kingdom - Company Profile ............................................................................. 7
2.1 Company Overview .......................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Business Description ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Major Local News ............................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Key Employees ................................................................................................................................ 8
2.5 Major Local Competitors .................................................................................................................. 9
2.5.1 Tesco Plc .................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.2 J Sainsbury Plc ......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.3 Whole Foods Market United Kingdom ...................................................................................................... 12
2.5.4 ASDA Stores Limited ................................................................................................................................ 14
2.5.5 Bestway Group .......................................................................................................................................... 16
2.5.6 Metro Group United Kingdom ................................................................................................................... 18
2.5.7 Costco United Kingdom ............................................................................................................................ 20
3 Aldi GmbH & Co. oHG - Business Analysis ...................................................................... 21
3.1 Company Overview ........................................................................................................................ 21
3.2 Business Description ...................................................................................................................... 21
3.3 Major Products and Services.......................................................................................................... 22
4 Aldi GmbH & Co. oHG - Operational Performance Analysis ........................................... 23
4.1 Operational Efficiency Competitive Benchmarks ............................................................................ 23
4.1.1 Sales per Square Meter ............................................................................................................................ 23
4.1.2 Revenue per Employee............................................................................................................................. 24
4.1.3 Number of Employees per 1,000 Square Meters ..................................................................................... 25
4.2 Growth Performance Competitive Benchmarks .............................................................................. 26
4.2.1 Revenue Growth Analysis ......................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.2 Growth in Store Numbers.......................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.3 Growth in Floor Area ................................................................................................................................. 27
4.3 Scale of Operations Competitive Benchmarks................................................................................ 28
4.3.1 Retail Floor Space..................................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.2 Store Numbers .......................................................................................................................................... 29
4.3.3 Number of Employees............................................................................................................................... 30
4.3.4 Total Revenues ......................................................................................................................................... 31
4.3.5 Total Assets .............................................................................................................................................. 32
5 Aldi GmbH & Co. oHG - SWOT Analysis ........................................................................... 33
5.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ............................................................................................................ 33
5.2 Strengths........................................................................................................................................ 33
5.3 Weaknesses .................................................................................................................................. 33
5.4 Opportunities .................................................................................................................................. 34
5.5 Threats ........................................................................................................................................... 34
6 Aldi GmbH & Co. oHG - History ......................................................................................... 36
7 Aldi GmbH & Co. oHG - Locations and Subsidiaries ....................................................... 37
7.1 Head Office .................................................................................................................................... 37
7.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ................................................