Odd Lots: How Aldi Strategizes to Lower Grocery Costs (Podcast)

In June, grocery giant Aldi opened a store just off of Times Square in Manhattan. It’s the company’s first location in Midtown and, according to their US Chief Commercial Officer Scott Patton, Aldi has to orchestrate a “logistical symphony” to get groceries into the middle of one of the busiest places in America. For instance, they use shorter trucks to navigate the tight corners of New York City streets. On this episode, we speak with Patton about what it took to open this specific Aldi and why