Background
Albrecht, Theo was born on March 28, 1922.
Albrecht, Theo was born on March 28, 1922.
Owner grocery business eventually covering, all of Ruhr area, Germany, from 1946. Founder, proprietor, managing partner Albrecht KG, Herten, Germany, from 1961. Opened first Aldi market, Dortmund, Germany, 1962.
Acquired by Albrecht Group in United States of America, 1977. Managing partner Aldi GmbH & Company, Mülheim, Germany. Co-Chief Executive Officer Aldi Group, Essen, Germany.
Owner Trader Joe's, Monrovia, California, 1979—2010. Served with German Army, World World War II.
Married Cilli Albrecht. Children: Theo Junior, Berthold.