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- The vibe is familiar. Minimalist in aesthetic, with clean, efficient aisles and European touches, Lidl’s vibe brings to mind fellow four-letter stores like Aldi and IKEA.
- It’s worth a visit for the bakery alone. The bakery is positioned — I suspect strategically — right by the entrance: As you walk through its doors, the store welcomes you with the wafting scent of European-style pastries and breads, which are baked daily in-store.
- The weekly deals are easy to spot. Lidl’s promise of lower-cost quality products seems especially helpful at a time when grocery prices are on the rise.
- The company is focused on sustainability. Lidl takes pride in offering organic, grass-fed, certified humane, and non-GMO groceries. Responsibly produced, sustainable proteins, and other earth-friendly products abound, including fair trade coffee and chocolate, and True-Source certified honey.
Feb 28, 2022 · I compared the popular budget grocery chains Aldi and Lidl to see which was better. Aldi had low prices but was confusing and disorganized with a lacking produce section. Lidl was my winner with...
- Henry Blodget
Jun 5, 2024 · Aldi and Lidl are probably among the first brands that come to mind when considering America's best discount grocery chains. And in some ways, it can be hard to distinguish between the two. Both were founded in Germany and later expanded to the United States.
- Staff Writer
May 15, 2022 · Aldi rival Lidl sells own-label products that look just like big brands. Its stores focus on promotions and discounts, with items ranging from Dutch chocolates to leaf blowers. But the aisles...
- Henry Blodget
- The Name Rhymes with Needle, Not Fiddle
- Lidl Stores Are A Lot Bigger Than Aldi Stores
- Lidl Has Some Big Fans
- Freshly Baked Bread Is Key
- Variety Is The Spice of Life
- They Have A Great Wine Selection
- All Flowers Come with A Freshness Guarantee
- Cheaper Than Amazon, More Costly Than Walmart
- The Best Deals Are on The Weekends
- There Are Lidl Stores in Nine States
It's OK if you've been calling it "lidd-el." Many people do! But the correct pronunciation is "lee-del." What does Lidl mean? The name comes from the founder of Lidl's business partner whose last name was Lidl.
Yes, they're both German discount grocery stores with more than 11,000 locations worldwide. But even without signage, you'll quickly be able to tell the difference between an Aldi and a Lidl. For starters, Lidl stores are bigger. They range in size from 14,000-21,000 square feet, whereas Aldi stores average 10,000 square feet. They also stock about...
In 2018, Food & Wine Magazine called Lidl "like Trader Joe's, but better." The reasoning? Trader Joe's products certainly have a cult-like following,but Lidl stores offer similar products, sometimes at even cheaper prices — plus there's a much wider variety of produce and baked goods.
Lidl doesn't have greeters like Walmart. Instead, its in-store bakeries, which are always in the front of any store, welcome shoppers with enticing aromas. The bakery puts out fresh bread, pastries and desserts throughout the day.
Around 80% of what Lidl carries comes from its own private label, Preferred Selection. As an international grocery store, they're able to bring in lots of products from other countries. Think pasta from Italy, chocolate from Germany and cured meats from Spain. Of course, Lidl also carries familiar brands like Jif, Coca-Cola, SeaPak and So Delicious...
Lidl's wine department has won more than 200 industry awards. Lidl credits its in-house "Master of Wine" who has tasted more than 10,000 wines to curate the available selection in stores. Most Lidl stores offer about 80 wines at any given time.
Lidl's fresh flower section, also located at the entrance of stores, is replenished daily. All of Lidl's flowers come with a five-day freshness guarantee and its roses and lilies come with a seven-day guarantee. If your flowers don't last that long, simply bring back the receipt for a refund.
As one of the cheapest grocery stores in the U.S., Lidl ranked 9th in a 2019 study of more than 50 grocery store chains. It came in just after Walmart Neighborhood Market and before Amazon. Another study conducted by the University of North Carolina found that retailers in the "immediate vicinity" of a Lidl store responded to a new opening near the...
While Lidl's new deals and weekly specials drop on Wednesdays, its "super deals" come out on Saturdays and Sundays. The best way to learn about those deals is to download the myLidl app or check out the store's website. Recent super deals have included $3 for smoked salmon, $8 micro-fiber bathrobes and patio umbrellas for $7.
Due to COVID-19, Lidl opted not to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Suwannee, Georgia, at the opening of its 100th U.S. store in May. But the pandemic hasn't stopped Lidl from conducting business as usual otherwise. Lidl's stores are primarily scattered up and down the East Coast in nine states, from Georgia to New Jersey. The company hasn't divul...
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Feb 27, 2024 · A former grocery store employee compares the two budget-friendly retailers’ product variety, availability, and prices — plus rates their overall shopping experience.
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Feb 17, 2022 · Here are all the reasons why I'm a big fan of the Lidl grocery store — and how you can cut your grocery budget by adding a little Lidl to your weekly shopping route.
