ALDI’s upcoming four-store launch in Nanjing represents more than geographic growth. It reflects the retailer’s confidence in applying its globally proven supply chain and cost-control model to one of China’s most competitive urban markets.

Operating over 13,000 stores worldwide, ALDI has built its reputation on lean operations, private-label dominance, and high supply-chain efficiency. In China, these strengths have been adapted through localized sourcing and simplified product assortments tailored to daily meals.

By establishing a network that covers multiple urban districts from day one, ALDI aims to maximize logistical efficiency while quickly embedding itself into the city’s retail ecosystem.

The move further demonstrates how international retailers are aligning global systems with China’s localized consumption patterns, with Nanjing emerging as a key testing ground.