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ALDI SCALES INVESTMENT IN BRITAIN TO HELP TACKLE FOOD AFFORDABILITY

• Annual sales to 31^st December 2025 rise to a record £19bn*
• Aldi to invest record £900m next year in new stores and distribution centres to reach more communities ‘cut off’ from affordable grocery
• £340m invested in price cuts so far this year on over 1,000 products, lowering food bills for millions of families
• More long-term supplier agreements signed to help further increase home-grown production

DELIVEROO AND ALDI SET TO LAUNCH ON-DEMAND GROCERY DELIVERY

Britain’s biggest discounter is partnering with Deliveroo to enable shoppers to order Aldi products via the Deliveroo app, bringing great value on-demand groceries delivered to customers across the UK.

Modelled on Aldi’s successful partnerships with DoorDash, Deliveroo’s parent company, in the United States and Australia, Deliveroo Riders will pick, pack and deliver orders directly from stores. This will allow Aldi colleagues to focus on keeping stores running smoothly for customers.

It will be the only rapid delivery service available from a discount supermarket in the UK.

ALDI BEGINS FRESH PRODUCE OPERATIONS AT UK’S LARGEST AUTOMATED SUPERMARKET WAREHOUSE

Aldi has begun handling fruit and vegetables at its Bardon Distribution Centre in Leicestershire, as the UK’s largest automated warehouse moves into its next phase of operation. The first pallets of produce, including ginger and avocados, were delivered to the site on Wednesday 16^th September, with the first outbound pallet the following day.

ALDI HELPS STUDENTS HAVE A FRESHER FRESHERS WEEK WITH £5,000 GIVEAWAY

Aldi is helping students access more fresh fruit and veg this Freshers Week by giving away £5,000 in shopping vouchers.

Britain’s biggest discounter has launched the giveaway to help new and returning students stock up on affordable fresh fruit and vegetables as they settle into university life.

From fresh fruit for breakfast, snacks on the way to lectures, or vegetables for quick no-nonsense dinners, the vouchers are designed to give students a helping hand when it comes to building healthy, balanced meals on a budget.

ALDI MAKES MAJOR CHANGE TO MAMIA BABY FOOD RANGE – AND PARENTS WILL SPOT IT IN STORES THIS MONTH

Aldi is updating its popular Mamia baby food range to better support parents during weaning. Shoppers will start to spot the refreshed products in stores nationwide from this month, as they are introduced on a phased basis.

ALDI OPENS A NEW STORE EVERY WEEK IN SEPTEMBER

Aldi is opening a new store every week throughout September, creating up to 120 new jobs across the four locations.

ALDI TO GIVE STORE COLLEAGUES BOXING DAY OFF THIS CHRISTMAS

Aldi has confirmed that all of its UK stores will close on Boxing Day this year, giving store colleagues the chance to enjoy more time with family and friends after the festive rush.

The UK’s biggest discounter will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, before welcoming customers back on Sunday 27^th December 2026.

ALDI URGES SHOPPERS TO DONATE OUTGROWN CHILDREN’S COATS BEFORE THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR

Aldi is encouraging shoppers to donate children’s coats their families have outgrown ahead of the new school year, helping support families through its partnership with The Salvation Army and InPost UK.

ALDI REVEALS AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS

Aldi has revealed its opening hours for the upcoming August bank holiday, helping shoppers plan ahead for the long weekend.