10 reasons why Aldi's groceries are so cheap

• Although a smaller chain, Aldi has become a popular grocery store for many because of its cheaper prices.
• Part of the reason why prices are so low is because the supermarket avoids using brand names as much as possible.
• Aldi offers a smaller selection of items and as a result, the stores are smaller which keeps the cost of rent down.

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Aldi is famous for having low grocery prices. We found a bunch of reasons the supermarket can keep its prices at rock bottom.

 

Aldi avoids brand names

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At most supermarkets, you'll find tons of big-brand items, but at Aldi, a whopping 90% of the products are private label. By avoiding brand names, Aldi can skip going through another company and offer you cheaper prices. 

They have a small selection, which means smaller stores

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Did you know that Aldi only offers a selection of 900 core products? Since they don't have national brands, they have less to warehouse and display in the store. This means having smaller stores compared to most other grocery retailers, and in return, smaller rent prices!

They take less time restocking shelves

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Aldi's design was specifically made for minimal stocking and upkeep. Other stores may have beautiful displays, but employees have to constantly restock them. At Aldi, products are inside boxes or simply stacked on each other, making it much easier for employees to restock.

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