Aldi supermarket chain posts big rise in pre-tax profit

Aldi, the discount supermarket chain, has posted a big rise in full-year profits as its share of the British grocery market continues to grow.

The company said pre-tax profits rose 65.2% to £260.9m for the year to 31 December 2013.

Group turnover rose 35.7% to £5.27bn over the period.

Emma Simpson reports.

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