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In Tough Times, Aldi Promises Cheap Thrills

Shoppers turn to Aldi for cheaper groceries as recession looms

By Amelia Atlas, Newser User

Posted Nov 7, 2008 1:28 PM CST

(Newser) – It may not stock Coke or tempt shoppers with fancy end-aisle displays, but bare-bones grocery chain Aldi fits these tough economics, reports Time. With Americans downgrading to cheaper stores, Aldi's generic, spartan approach is attracting customers eager to save a buck, or more, on a... Read full story »

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