Aldi UK
British supermarket history
The story of Aldi UK
German discount retailer Aldi opened its first UK store in Birmingham in 1990 and grew through a limited-assortment discount format.
Ownership and development
Aldi Süd. German discount retailer Aldi opened its first UK store in Birmingham in 1990 and grew through a limited-assortment discount format.
Branding through the years
Blue, orange and red ALDI identity; evolving own-label ranges and UK price-led campaigns.
Historical milestones
- 1990 | First UK store opens in Birmingham
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Brand timeline
First UK store opens in Birmingham
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