Aldi has announced a reduction in prices for over 900 products in recent months. The supermarket disclosed that it has invested over £300 million in price cuts since the beginning of 2025, covering items like fresh produce, bread, dairy, and essential household goods.
Julie Ashfield, the Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, emphasized the impact of rising inflation on consumer spending habits. She stated that Aldi’s commitment to providing the best value to customers led to the substantial investment in price reductions this year, ensuring competitive pricing during the festive season and beyond.
Aldi’s affordability was reaffirmed by consumer group Which?, which ranked Aldi as the most economical supermarket in a recent study. The analysis revealed that a basket of 75 items cost an average of £127.92 at Aldi in August 2025, making it 38p cheaper than the same basket at Lidl with its loyalty program, Lidl Plus.
Comparatively, Tesco Clubcard members spent an average of £142.36, while Sainsbury’s Nectar cardholders paid £144.75 on average for the same list of items. Aldi also unveiled plans to open approximately one new store per week until the year’s end, with confirmed locations including Liverpool, Eastbourne, Chesterfield, and London.
The supermarket released a list of preferred locations for new stores in the UK, seeking sites capable of accommodating a 20,000 sq ft store with ample parking and easy accessibility. Additionally, Aldi is scouting locations for its smaller Aldi Local format in Central London zones one and two, which require a minimum trading space of 5,000 sq ft.
In a commitment to work-life balance, Aldi will close all its stores on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, allowing staff time to enjoy the holidays with their loved ones. Extended operating hours leading up to Christmas will be implemented to cater to customer needs for festive preparations.