GERMANY: Aldi co-founder dies

By: Petah Marian | 28 July 2010

Aldi has confirmed that Theo Albrecht, the discount grocer's co-founder, has died aged 88.

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Aldi has confirmed that Theo Albrecht, the discount grocer's co-founder, has died aged 88.

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