Aldi has announced a reduction in prices for more than 900 products recently. The supermarket has allocated over £300 million for price cuts since the beginning of 2025, covering various items such as fresh produce, bread, dairy, and household essentials.
Julie Ashfield, the Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, stated that the increase in inflation has made shoppers more conscious of their spending habits. She emphasized that Aldi has already invested over £300 million in lowering prices this year to ensure customers receive the best value.
Aldi was recognized by Which? as the most affordable supermarket last month. According to Which?, a basket of 75 items cost an average of £127.92 at Aldi in August 2025, making it 38p cheaper than Lidl, which totaled £128.30 with its loyalty program. The list included both branded and own-brand items like Birds Eye Peas, Hovis bread, milk, and butter.
Members of Tesco Clubcard paid an average of £142.36, while non-members spent £145.01. Sainsbury’s Nectar cardholders paid an average of £144.75, compared to £149.02 for non-cardholders.
Aldi has also announced plans to open approximately one new store per week until the end of the year. Some confirmed locations include Sefton in Liverpool, Pacific Drive in Eastbourne, Brimington in Chesterfield, and Shoreditch in London.
The supermarket has identified key locations across the UK for new stores, each requiring a 20,000 sq ft space with around 100 parking spots and easy access from main roads. Additionally, Aldi is seeking locations for its Aldi Local store format in Central London zones one and two, which typically comprise a minimum of 5,000 sq ft trading area with an extra 3,000 sq ft for ancillary use.
Aldi will close all its stores on Boxing Day, reopening on December 27, 2025. Similarly, stores will remain closed on New Year’s Day, resuming operations on January 2, 2026. Extended hours will be in place leading up to Christmas to accommodate customers preparing for the festive season.
