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1. We have one in my area, it's pretty good. n/t

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Wed Feb 15, 2017, 10:16 AM

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No-frills grocer Lidl to open first US stores this summer [View all] DonViejo Feb 2017 OP

We have one in my area, it's pretty good. n/t TubbersUK Feb 2017 #1

Whats it best compared to? Just wondering as they have 4 planned for my area with the first due to cstanleytech Feb 2017 #3

I'm in the UK, too and sometimes shop at LIDL. Denzil_DC Feb 2017 #5

Makes me wonder what the pay here in the US is like with Aldi for its employees. cstanleytech Feb 2017 #7

Seems to average just over $12 an hour for non-managers. LanternWaste Feb 2017 #9

Aldi in the UK is due to increase its pay rates next month, Denzil_DC Feb 2017 #12

Aldi pays a decent wage Lilyhoney Feb 2017 #13

Thanks, I forgot about glassdoor. cstanleytech Feb 2017 #14

Aldi pays decently, but the employees earn every penny, work very hard wishstar Feb 2017 #22

It's around $13-$14/hr to start in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area NickB79 Feb 2017 #15

What are the benefits? Health insurance? Retirement? Upward mobility? nikibatts Feb 2017 #32

Aldi Pays Great Here In Indiana/Ohio Corey_Baker08 Feb 2017 #18

Aldi has very good pay, but there is a tradeoff jmowreader Feb 2017 #29

Aldi's the only retailer that lets their cashiers sit on stools crazycatlady Feb 2017 #30

Facebook keeps showing me a help wanted ad for the one near me kiranerys Feb 2017 #38

They really arent cashiers they do it all from what I have seen at the one I go to cstanleytech Feb 2017 #44

It's difficult to make a comparison TubbersUK Feb 2017 #6

perhaps aldi? catsudon Feb 2017 #31

Thanks for posting Sherman A1 Feb 2017 #2

Meh, Aldi is ok if your looking for budget produce but they dont cstanleytech Feb 2017 #4

Is that merely a personal observation or are there objective numbers validating the allegation? LanternWaste Feb 2017 #10

Entirely personal based on my shopping at the Aldi in my area. cstanleytech Feb 2017 #11

I doubt there are any numbers like that, but that's been my observation too kiranerys Feb 2017 #39

Agree on the produce. It's cheap, but use it fast NickB79 Feb 2017 #16

Yup, bought some mushrooms a few weeks ago cheap got home, popped them in the fridge for the next cstanleytech Feb 2017 #17

our Aldi here is amazing starshine00 Feb 2017 #33

No frills? I must be shopping at the wrong store NWCorona Feb 2017 #8

I much prefer Lidl to Aldi, it's just that notch higher and the prices are excellent. Also, OnDoutside Feb 2017 #19

I didn't ask for this... Blue_Tires Feb 2017 #20

Excellent Point Sherman A1 Feb 2017 #21

They will beat the backside off US retail firms. OnDoutside Feb 2017 #23

I tried and tried to make the point when I was working Sherman A1 Feb 2017 #26

Yes, and those who do up their game will be competitive. Tesco's market share here in OnDoutside Feb 2017 #27

yes, my biggest complaint about our Aldi is that it is always so crowded starshine00 Feb 2017 #34

Fresh and Easy (British) Mosby Feb 2017 #42

Unless of course they offer/import stuff I can't get at the regular places Blue_Tires Feb 2017 #28

they sell what is essentially the same product at much cheaper prices starshine00 Feb 2017 #35

Having worked in Grocery Sherman A1 Feb 2017 #36

aha starshine00 Feb 2017 #37

They don't call them "Aldi brand", but they're still their brand - many grocers do that kiranerys Feb 2017 #41

Lucerne is a rather fascinating case study in house branding. jetcat Feb 2017 #45

They're cheaper than Walmart, for one kiranerys Feb 2017 #40

It cost me more but I stick with the food stores MyNameGoesHere Feb 2017 #24

From a Retired Union Grocery Worker Sherman A1 Feb 2017 #25

For what it's worth, Aldi pays better than Safeway/Giant. Dunno about Lidl. kiranerys Feb 2017 #43