Aldi is a world-famous German chain of supermarkets with stores all over the globe. Within Germany, its subdivision Aldi Nord caters to Northern Germany. This Dresden branch boasts of racks replete with gourmet chocolate, cereals, jams, cheese, sauces, fresh vegetables and fruits. One can also find personal care products, kitchen and garden equipment, lipsticks, nail polishes and other cosmetics, fashionable apparel, toys and gifting items. Most of their merchandise is highly discounted, attracting shoppers looking for quality household items at good bargains. However, it also stores costlier electronic goods such as mobiles, laptops, desktops and PlayStations. This is truly a one-stop shop for shopping with the entire family.

Sandwiched between the Altmarkt shopping area and the Schlossviertel, Wilsdruffer Strasse is a traditional shopping street in Dresden's city center. The street home to a diverse collection of interesting shops, cafes restaurants. Currently undergoing a bit of a face lift, Wilsdruffer Strasse is welcoming new upmarket outposts to the M District, along the likes of Mont Blanc, Armani, Max Mara and Strenesse.

Lidl is a German discount supermarket retailer with branches all over the globe. The sheer range of products found in this Dresden store is enough to making shopping aficionados browse through the shop all day. The electronic items include television sets, computes, mobile phones, landline phone sets, cameras, camcorders and audio players. There are items for every conceivable hobby, from camping to music. Other merchandise includes books, DVDs, sports equipment and gear, stationery and gardening apparatus. It also has specialized departments for fashion, home decor and furniture, cosmetics and personal care items, flowers, wine and gourmet food.

Netto Marken-Discount is a major supermarket chain with over 4000 branches all over Germany. Unlike other discount supermarket retailers who sell their own line of products at low prices, Netto Marken-Discount offers concessions on well-established brands. One can shop for packaged food items such as fruits, vegetables, jams, sauces, baking powder, cooking fat, coffee, wine and cheese. Other merchandise includes household items such as soaps and detergents, travel accessories, school bags and water bottles, hair dryers, cosmetics and personal care products. You can even find higher priced gadgets such as cycles and electronics. Separate sections such as a drugstore and a flower shop sell specialty merchandise.