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German grocery chain Lidl known for its rock bottom prices opens prototype store in Virginia [tr]
UK Daily Mail ^ | February 15, 2017 | Staff

Posted on 02/15/2017 11:04:00 AM PST by C19fan

The no-frills supermarket chain Lidl which has forced competitors to lower their prices in each of the European markets the company has entered is opening its first wave of stores in the U.S. this summer, months ahead of schedule.

The German chain has plans to open up to 100 stores along the East Coast within a year.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: fairfaxcounty; food; grocery; retail
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I live in Central VA and this area seems like ground zero for a supermarket war. Publix and Wegmans are moving in. German based Aldi has moved in and now another Kraut chain. I finally figured out what was being built right across the street from the Costco I frequent. The end result in a few years will be vacant supermarket buildings. There is going to be way over capacity.
1 posted on 02/15/2017 11:04:00 AM PST by C19fan
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To: C19fan

The bottom half of Americans are not doing well in terms of income or family security. We discuss these problems all day long here on FR.

As such, I believe there is space for rock-bottom price, no frills stores. Certain cities can support a few Whole Foods Markets, but a large part of the population can’t even consider entering that store.


2 posted on 02/15/2017 11:10:56 AM PST by PGR88
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To: C19fan

They are also opening a Lidl’s in Havelock, NC, right across from a Wal-Mart.


3 posted on 02/15/2017 11:13:14 AM PST by Garvin (The Fourth Estate is The Fifth Column.)
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To: Garvin

They did the same thing here. I saw an Aldi built in almost the same location as a Walmart. Who the hell decided that location?


4 posted on 02/15/2017 11:14:21 AM PST by C19fan
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To: C19fan

We are getting one....right next to the new Aldis


5 posted on 02/15/2017 11:14:59 AM PST by AppyPappy (Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
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To: Garvin

And offering $12 an hour for an associate job. I’m happy to see more choices, since Win Dixie and Food Lion closed.


6 posted on 02/15/2017 11:20:12 AM PST by binreadin
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To: C19fan; All

‘The People’s Republik of Madistan’ has an Aldi a block away from a Target store, which also sells food and has a Starbucks.

When I had three teen boys, two adult males and myself to feed, Aldi saved my grocery budget every week. It really rocked then (20 years ago!) and has done nothing but gotten better.

Highly recommended if you have one within driving distance. Well worth the trip.

Remember to bring a quarter (refundable) for a shopping cart; my kids KNEW not to touch ‘Mom’s Quarter’ that was in the (unused) ashtray in the car upon fear of DEATH, LOL!


7 posted on 02/15/2017 11:20:15 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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To: C19fan

There’s a store called Rulers here: concrete floor, surly employees. A Stalingrad decor.
Good prices but it was like A Visit To 1984.
I bought a big tub of oleomargarine there and no one here will eat it: it’s white and has a waxy texture.
Maybe I can lube my car door hinges, weatherstripping and ball joints with it.


8 posted on 02/15/2017 11:22:01 AM PST by tumblindice (America's founding fathers, all armed conservatives)
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To: C19fan

Nothing but an Anti-Trust suit will stop Amazon from eventually taking over the supermarket business.


9 posted on 02/15/2017 11:24:42 AM PST by PUGACHEV
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To: C19fan

http://www.lidl.de


10 posted on 02/15/2017 11:25:15 AM PST by goldstategop ((In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever))
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To: C19fan

We could use them here, we don’t even have an Aldi.

Our choice is expensive, more expensive or Whole Foods.


11 posted on 02/15/2017 11:25:45 AM PST by dangerdoc ((this space for rent))
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To: tumblindice

I have seen these stores. They are not that good. They pale in comparison to USA markets.

To compete in the USA their work ethic would have to drastically change.


12 posted on 02/15/2017 11:26:41 AM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: C19fan

More on Lidl here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lidl


13 posted on 02/15/2017 11:27:18 AM PST by goldstategop ((In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever))
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To: C19fan

Aldi can be a good store when it isn’t trashed by its feral customers.


14 posted on 02/15/2017 11:27:40 AM PST by Moonman62 (Make America Great Again!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

But all the cool people go to Whole Foods for the snob factor and the coop food market for their rancid whole milk and kale and other inedible stuff


15 posted on 02/15/2017 11:27:52 AM PST by bigbob (We have better coverage than Verizon - Can You Hear Us Now?)
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To: longtermmemmory

I like to save a nickle but once was enough for me in that place.
I used to to go to Aldis a lot, still do from time to time but you have to be in a certain frame of mind to bring your own quarter, bags, deal with people clogging the aisles, etc. But Aldis is OK.


16 posted on 02/15/2017 11:31:57 AM PST by tumblindice (America's founding fathers, all armed conservatives)
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To: C19fan

same demographics but those tired of walmart food


17 posted on 02/15/2017 11:33:03 AM PST by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: C19fan

We used to shop mainly at Walmart but switched to Aldi over a year ago and have saved average 15 to 20 % on groceries.

Higher quality, quite a few luxury specialties and much more pleasant Less choice but the few items they don’t carry we pick up elsewhere.

Pittsburgh


18 posted on 02/15/2017 11:34:12 AM PST by slorunner
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To: C19fan

Perhaps it is not about money, perhaps it is a way for the owners to extract money into the USA.


19 posted on 02/15/2017 11:35:26 AM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: Moonman62

really, that applies to virtually all stores. :-)


20 posted on 02/15/2017 11:36:42 AM PST by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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