date:Sep 14, 2018
resigned and is likely to be replaced by his deputy, Torsten Hufnagel. Marc Heussinger stepped down last week under pressure to hit targets and catch up with Aldi Sd and Lidl, rival discount grocery chains. Although Aldi is known throughout Europe and the US, its actually two different retailers in Germany after a family spat: Aldi Nord and Aldi Sd. The former is larger in Germany, but owns Trader Joes in the US; Aldi Sd has more stores abroad, including Aldi-branded shops in America.
Source: gl