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ALDI SENDS OVER 100 REUSABLE CARRIER BAGS TO 10-YEAR-OLD SUPER-FAN
31 July, 2024
A 10-year-old boy who prefers Aldi to toy shops has been gifted more than 100 of the supermarket’s reusable bags.
Ollie Hingley developed an interest in the shopping bags after he saw his family use them at Christmas time last year.
His mother asked Aldi shoppers on a Facebook group to help grow his dozens-strong collection.
In response, the supermarket has sent him over 100 Aldi shopping bags, including a personalised bag, a number of limited-edition bags, and bags from Germany & Scotland.
Ollie goes to the supermarket at least twice a week with family members, said his mother Kelsey Hingley, 30. “He would go there every day if he could,” she said.
Ms Hingley said: “We’ve offered to take him to the toy shop, but he wants to go to Aldi.”
For his 10th birthday in July this year, Ollie received reusable bags from Aldi’s Scottish stores to add to his collection. His birthday cake was also decorated with mini reusable bags.
Ms Hingley said that Ollie – who has autism – wants to be the manager of his own Aldi when he grows up.
“Whenever he meets anyone, he asks do they shop at Aldi,” she said.
Even teachers at the school he attends have contributed reusable bags to his collection.
“We have tried a few different supermarkets, he always struggles with the fluorescent lights,” she said. At Aldi, ‘he just feels comfortable’.
Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK, says: “
At Aldi, we love hearing wonderful stories from our shoppers. Ollie’s story, in particular, touched us, so when we heard about his quest for Aldi carrier bags we wanted to do all we could to bring a smile to his face. We hope our very special carrier bag delivery helps to brighten Ollie’s day – as learning about him certainly brightened ours.”
For more information, please contact the Aldi Press Office on:
T: 0207 479 0910 or alditeam@clarioncomms.co.uk
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ALDI LAUNCHES NEW FAMILY CAMPING RANGE FROM £1.79
9 June, 2026- Aldi’s latest camping range returns with accessories starting from just £1.79, From a versatile 4-in-1 Airbed to a Camping Double Chair and Folding Trolley
- Landing in stores from 18th June
With summer staycations calling, Aldi’s latest range of family camping products helps transform campsites into the perfect home away from home. From comfortable sleeping solutions to fireside entertainment, the much-anticipated range lands in stores from 18th June. But shoppers will need to be quick, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Shoppers will be blown away with how easy it is to enjoy a quality night's sleep with the 4 in 1 Airbed (£24.99). A must-have for family getaways or camping with friends, this handy essential can be used in a variety of ways; a double bed, two singles, a double-height single for extra padded comfort, or just a single. Complete with a raised pillow and available in either grey or cream, it’s perfect for campers looking for extra comfort and an uninterrupted night’s sleep. Inflate in minutes with the help of the Electric Air Pump (£4.99), making camp set up easy and hassle free.
Happy campers can also bring living room comforts to the great outdoors with comfortable seating options for everyone. The Camping Double Chair (£39.99) is perfect for couples to relax in, while the Picnic Table with 4 Stools (£24.99) offers the perfect space for family mealtimes. For furry companions, the Camping Pet Play Pen (£19.99) provides a safe space for pets close to camp.
For campsite entertainment, the Soft Archery Set (£24.99) will keep the whole family entertained, or for those long summer nights, the Camping Games Table (£24.99) offers hours of fun, and can be used as both a darts board or a ping pong table.
Create the perfect home base with the spacious Large Family Tent (£89.99). This tent fits up to 6 people comfortably with space for equipment and a spacious entrance area. Waterproof against up to 2,000mm of rain, it’s a practical and durable option for family staycations.
Once pitched, whip up a feast using Aldi’s campsite cooking essentials. Take a break with the handy Folding Kettle & Warmer (£19.99), folding down for compact storage, it includes a boil or keep warm function, perfect for a morning brew or warming up a quick soup for lunch. Keep supplies fresh in the Electric Cool Box (£34.99), with an in-built fan to keep drinks un-beer-lievably cold and ready to pour. For a standout storage solution, the Pop-Up Cool Box with Stand (£14.99) is a great addition to any campsite and can be built and collapsed in seconds.
Ditch the heavy lifting - transporting essentials from the car to camp has never been easier with the heavy-duty Folding Trolley (£39.99), perfect for festivals and family camping weekends. Keep devices powered up with the Portable Solar Charger (£29.99) and banish darkness with the handy Camping Lights (£14.99), featuring a powerful torch to guide the way back at the end of the day.
Aldi’s Family Camping range is available in stores from 18th June, while stocks last.
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8 June, 2026- The supermarket reveals enough cans to line the length of 72,705 football pitches end-to-end will be sold across the World Cup tournament (11th June – 19th July)1
- That works out at over 1,330 cans flying off shelves every minute2
- Aldi also predicts shoppers will snap up over 14 million pizzas and 9 million packs of crisps as fans gear up for viewing parties across the country3