Lidl
Lidl is a German international discount retailer that operates a large chain of grocery stores across Europe and the United States. It is a subsidiary of the Schwarz Group, one of the world's largest retail companies, which is headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Germany
HQ City
Neckarsulm
Founded
1973
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
DE
Ultimate Parent
Schwarz Gruppe
Data Hosting
DE
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
Fined €15M
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Fairtrade, MSC, Rainforest Alliance, GOTS
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1930
Foundation of Lidl & Schwarz
Josef Schwarz joins the fruit wholesaler Lidl & Co. Südfrüchten Grosshandlung.
1973
First modern store
The first modern Lidl discount store is opened in Ludwigshafen.
1999
International expansion
Lidl accelerates its expansion across Europe to become a major continental retail force.