Founded in 1976, ALDI is one of the leading chains in the grocery retailing industry. The chain maintains more than 1,000 stores in over 25 U.S. states and serves nearly 18 million customers. Its stores provide a selection of wines, grocery supplies, specialty and deli products, and frozen food and household items at discounted prices. The chain s stores also sell a variety of skin care products, such as moisturizers, lip balms, toners and cleansers. Its stores offer products of the Lacura, Granger, Roseland and Welby brands. In addition, ALDI provides various online services that include meal planning, food tips and cooking instructions. The chain s stores are spread over an average size of approximately 10,000 square feet. ALDI has been ranked as one of the leading grocery chains in the United States by Supermarket News 2008.