Why no ALDI Stores in N.Ireland?

suki1964

Whilst it is great to see the multi nationals here in NI - as a Londoner I know all too well how they strip the towns and cities of their individuality - and to top it of take local money out of the local eccomany


Lidel and Aldi are both German

Nothing wrong with the Germans but end of the day is these cash strapped times I spend my money locally as much as I can

spike7451

Andrew_G wrote: »

Re: Curry Ketchup Heinz have just launched a Tomato Sauce blended with Indian Spices which for all intents and purposes is a Curry Ketchup.

Thanks Andrew,I have a jar of it however it is nowhere near the same as German Curry Ketchup...Roll on the Belfast Continental Market...hopefully I can stock up then....:D

Mike1966

The better half just informed me that a shop worker in Ards Shopping Center told her that the rumour is because Tesco have left it and Asda are leaving soon for new premises yet to be built that the shopping center are courting Aldi to move in. :j

Artytarty

I was once told they are owned by rival brothers and wont operate in the same towns.

Mike1966

Artytarty wrote: »

I was once told they are owned by rival brothers and wont operate in the same towns.

Not actually correct. Lidl and Aldi are not the same.
But Aldi was started by 2 brothers who operate in different areas inside and outside Germany. They are called Aldi North and Aldi South or something similar. lol
I love Google. :j:j

dmxdave

Mike1966 wrote: »

The better half just informed me that a shop worker in Ards Shopping Center told her that the rumour is because Tesco have left it and Asda are leaving soon for new premises yet to be built that the shopping center are courting Aldi to move in. :j

Unlikely they would open just one store in NI

Artytarty wrote: »

I was once told they are owned by rival brothers and wont operate in the same towns.

Is Dundalk a town? 2 x ALDI plus 1X LIDL

Mike1966

dmxdave wrote: »

Unlikely they would open just one store in NI

True, But they have to start somewhere.
Maybe Ards will be the first of many. :j
If its even true.