German discount retailer Aldi plans to add 200 Spanish outlets over the next five years, taking its network towards a long-term target of 700. Spain is among Aldi Nord’s fastest-growing markets, with CEO Valentin Lumbreras reporting double-digit LFL growth. Aldi recently reached 500 Spanish stores after expanding its estate by more than 50% in five years, although it remains well behind market leader Mercadona. (Lebensmittel Zeitung)