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ALDI ENHANCES ALLYSHIP SUPPORT BY ROLLING OUT TRAINING TO MORE THAN 800 MANAGERS
17 April, 2023Aldi is rolling out allyship training to all of its managers across the UK to help ensure that its workforce of around 40,000 colleagues feel respected and included in the workplace.
The training aims to empower and encourage managers to better support, collaborate with and advocate for colleagues from minority groups.
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ALDI SCORES 10 OUT OF 10
5 April, 2023SUPERMARKET NAMED CHEAPEST IN THE UK YET AGAIN
- Latest research from consumer group Which? has found Aldi to be the cheapest UK supermarket for the tenth consecutive month
- Shoppers can save an impressive £20.01 compared to the most expensive supermarket, for the same basket of items
Aldi has yet again been named the cheapest UK supermarket, marking the supermarket’s tenth consecutive win.
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ALDI BOOSTS ITS SUSTAINABILITY AMBITIONS THROUGH LEAF MARQUE
3 April, 2023Aldi, Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket, is accelerating its sustainability commitments across its entire UK fresh produce supply chain through LEAF Marque certification.
The supermarket is aiming for all its UK fresh produce growers to be LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) Marque certified by the end of 2023. The system will support Aldi’s growers to advance their sustainable farming practices in key areas such as soil and water management, reducing waste, enhancing wildlife and biodiversity, energy efficiency and carbon footprinting.
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ALDI NAMED ‘GROCER OF THE YEAR’ AT PRESTIGIOUS RETAIL WEEK AWARDS
31 March, 2023- The retailer beat rivals Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Ocado
Aldi has been officially named Grocer of the Year at the Retail Week Awards 2023 held last night (30th March).
Following record growth – Aldi now has a 9.9% market share according to the latest Kantar figures1 – the nation’s cheapest supermarket2 beat its more expensive rivals Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Ocado to take the home the big award of the night, ‘Grocer of the Year’.
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ALDI SET TO DONATE UP TO 400,000 MEALS TO GOOD CAUSES OVER EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
29 March, 2023Aldi will be supporting charities, community groups and food banks across the UK by donating up to 400,000 meals to people in need during the Easter holidays.
The supermarket’s stores across the UK have paired up with local charities, community groups and foodbanks through its partnership with community giving platform Neighbourly to donate surplus food.
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ALDI LAUNCHES AN ADULT’S BREAKFAST CLUB AS RESEARCH REVEALS NEARLY HALF OF PARENTS FROM LOWER INCOME FAMILIES ARE SKIPPING MEALS TO ENSURE THEIR CHILDREN CAN EAT
27 March, 2023- The cost-of-living-crisis is leading parents to sacrifice their own health, with some going without a meal as often as twice per week
- Despite this, 63% of children are complaining they’re still hungry after mealtimes as there’s simply not enough food to go round
- To support struggling parents and help ensure they are getting the sustenance they need, Aldi launches Adult’s Breakfast Club, donating 10 tonnes of healthy cereal and 5,000 gallons milk to foodbanks cross the UK
- Aldi has donated over 25 million meals to families since 2019
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ALDI REVEALS EASTER OPENING HOURS
20 March, 2023Aldi has revealed when its stores will be open over Easter.
Over the Easter weekend, over 890 Aldi stores in England and Wales will be open until 10pm on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, to ensure everyone can pick up any last-minute Easter eggs, hot cross buns and Easter roast essentials.
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ALDI GIVES ALL STORE COLLEAGUES A FURTHER PAY RISE
17 March, 2023- Starting pay for Aldi Store Assistants will increase to £11.40 per hour nationally, and £12.85 within the M25, from 1 July 2023
- Pay rates rise further to £12.30 nationally and £13.15 within the M25 based on length of service
- Over 28,000 Store colleagues will benefit from the increase, which takes Aldi’s investment in pay in the last 12 months to over £100m
- As well as receiving the highest hourly rates in the sector, Aldi colleagues are also paid for breaks