Theo Albrecht supermarkets, with the motto "The best quality at the lowest price," and now known by its acronym, Aldi. Forbes has estimated Theo's fortune from the supermarket chain as approximately £11 billion. Theodor and Karl Albrecht split the Aldi Company they founded in 1960 after a dispute about whether to sell cigarettes. The supermarket divided into two legally separate operating units with two geographical locations. Theodor's Aldi Nord set to operate in the north of Germany and Karl's Aldi Süd, set to operate in Germany's south. The progression of Aldi under Karl and Theodor Albrecht stands as one of Germany’s greatest
The Original Factory Shop fashion, homewares, toys and personal care products. The products can be from the chain's own lines, branded products or cut label products from a high street chain or supermarket. During 2010 to 2011, the chain expanded its warehouse and offices in Burnley by to provide for the future needs of the business. In the middle of 2010, The Original Factory Shop opened its online store, at first selling a limited range of instore products. In the middle of 2011, the online store was redeveloped several times and many new products were added, including more items from instore and also exclusive