Coke to Shift Soda to Warehouse Delivery From DSD at U.S. Aldi Stores
Move to Accommodate Unique Aldi Business Model. Granted Select Exclusivity
July 22, 2026
Coca-Cola has agreed to a key distribution change at Aldi in the US in return for exclusivity in some soda packages. The change is meant to accommodate Aldi’s low-cost, no-frill business model, according to BD sources. Skeptics say the change presents a slippery slope for soft drink distribution....