Aldi

They're the Wal-Mart of Germany. Big. Powerful. With low prices. The similarities with Wal-Mart are numerous. They are efficient. They control inventory and have a vice-grip on their suppliers. Unlike Wal-Mart however, they carry a limited assortment -- and the assortment are mostly their own private brand labels. In the US, they have the Trader Joe's brand -- where they market upscale food items, at rock bottom prices. And another difference from Wal-Mart -- they pay their employees -- and provide healthy benefits. In Germany, Aldi gives Wal-Mart trouble wherever Wal-Mart tries to set up shop -- and now, they have big expansion plans for North America. Let the fun begin!