Overview

• The Albrecht and Heister families are engaged in ongoing discussions to merge their separate discount chains under one corporate umbrella.
• Proposals under consideration envision a joint holding company with equal representation for each family’s foundation in governance.
• Stakeholders acknowledge that the initial goal of completing the merger by the end of 2025 is unrealistic, setting a new target for 2026.
• Early integration talks include plans to consolidate IT and software divisions as a foundation for unified operations.
• Both Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd have declined to comment publicly on the merger discussions, leaving details unconfirmed.