Shopper exposes massive price difference after doing her weekly supermarket trip to both Coles and Aldi: 'Truly unbelievable'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Shopper exposes massive price difference after doing her weekly supermarket trip to both Coles and Aldi: 'Truly unbelievable'

Daily Mail  

An Australian shopper has exposed the massive price difference she noticed after shopping at both Aldi and coles. Mum Lidia always shops at Aldi first to buy most of the items on her grocery list, before visiting Coles to grab a few extra products. Mum Lidia always shops at Aldi first to buy the bulk of her grocery list before visiting Coles to grab a few additional products. On her latest trip, her huge Aldi haul of more than 35 items cost $255 while the handful of extra items purchased from Coles cost her $78 The $255 haul consisted of three different types of cheese, a bag of avocados, mince meat, three cucumbers, three tubs of yoghurt, one cauliflower, peas, frozen chips, two boxes of Plat-A-Pops paddle pops, sweet potato, apples, two onions, two lemons, a punnet of strawberries and raspberries. Good on you Aldi,' Lidia said in a viral TikTok clip The short video has since been viewed a staggering 1.5 million times, and others said they too shop at Aldi to save money.

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Major supermarket to rival Aldi by slashing prices of 222 products in its smaller convenience stores
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Major supermarket to rival Aldi by slashing prices of 222 products in its smaller convenience stores

Daily Mail  

A major supermarket chain is looking to step up its competition with budget provider Aldi after opting to slash the prices of 222 products in its smaller convenience stores. A major supermarket chain is looking to step up its competition with budget provider Aldi The move by one of the UK's most popular outlets comes in the wake of a …

Coles faces ACCC supermarket inquiry, ASX closes down after Bitcoin hits record high, Mineral Resources fronts investors — as it happened
4 months ago

Coles faces ACCC supermarket inquiry, ASX closes down after Bitcoin hits record high, Mineral Resources fronts investors — as it happened

ABC  

Over the course of the past decade Metcash's share of the market has decreased. But Aldi is seen as a significant as a "significant and credible competitor" and she says the German supermarket player has positioned themselves as "the lowest price". "The vast majority of the population, I believe it's something like 75 per cent of the population, have an …

Aldi boss explains why their groceries are so much cheaper - as he takes a swipe at Coles and Woolworths
4 months, 1 week ago

Aldi boss explains why their groceries are so much cheaper - as he takes a swipe at Coles and Woolworths

Daily Mail  

A senior Aldi executive has taken a swipe at major competitors Coles and Woolworths while revealing why the German discounter is so much cheaper. Jordan Lack, Aldi's managing director of buying in Australia, said the chain was more focused on providing cheap prices than convenience during a cost of living crisis. A senior Aldi executive has taken a swipe at …

Aldi announces 11 new store openings as Christmas supermarket wars begin - is one coming to YOUR town?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Aldi announces 11 new store openings as Christmas supermarket wars begin - is one coming to YOUR town?

Daily Mail  

Aldi today revealed the locations of 11 new supermarkets it plans to open across Britain over the coming weeks before Christmas, including a store in London. 11 Aldi stores opening before Christmas 2024 Bilston Street, Sedgley, West Midlands – November 2024 Oakwell Road, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway – November 2024 Tanbridge Retail Park, Horsham, West Sussex – November 2024 …

This was the cheapest UK supermarket in November 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

This was the cheapest UK supermarket in November 2024

Daily Mail  

When it comes to discount retailers, are you team Lidl or team Aldi? That said, Aldi took the title of cheapest supermarket in 2023 after winning cheapest supermarket of the month for 11 out of 12 months last year. That track record shows no signs of abating this year, as Aldi has been crowned cheapest supermarket for November 2024 – …

Aldi brings back fan-favorite item after it sold out in just two weeks
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Aldi brings back fan-favorite item after it sold out in just two weeks

Daily Mail  

Aldi is bringing back a popular item after it last sold out in just two weeks. Aldi fans have chosen a festive dishcloth to return to shelves in an annual survey 'The Huntington Home Swedish Dish Cloth is a perfect instance of how shoppers can influence what they find on Aldi shelves,' Chantel Hailer, the retailer's director of buying, said. …

Aldi is still cheaper than Coles and Woolworths, which are 'almost identical on prices', Choice survey finds
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Aldi is still cheaper than Coles and Woolworths, which are 'almost identical on prices', Choice survey finds

ABC  

Buying a basket of Aldi groceries is $18 cheaper when compared with the same items sold at Coles and Woolworths, according to new Choice research, which again found little price difference between the two major grocers. Shopping List: Apples Carrots Weet-Bix Sliced white bread Flour Penne White sugar Tea bags Tinned diced tomatoes Block of tasty cheese Full-cream dairy milk …

Aldi crowned by Choice as Australia's cheapest supermarket
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Aldi crowned by Choice as Australia's cheapest supermarket

Daily Mail  

Aldi remains the most affordable supermarket chain to do your weekly shop, beating Coles, Woolies and IGA by up to $28.16, the second government-commissioned report in supermarket prices has revealed. More than 104 visits conducted at supermarkets across the country by CHOICE mystery shoppers revealed the same basket of groceries cost $50.79 at Aldi, $66.22 at Coles, $68.70 at Woolworths, …

Australia's cheapest supermarket is revealed: Here's where you can get the most bang for buck
9 months ago

Australia's cheapest supermarket is revealed: Here's where you can get the most bang for buck

Daily Mail  

Shoppers have been able to slash their grocery bills by a quarter by ditching the major supermarkets, a report has found, but those in Tasmania and the Northern Territory will miss out on the chance. Research from consumer group Choice found that Aldi had the lowest prices of the major supermarkets for a basket of average goods. Aldi has been …

I've tried nearly every product at Aldi and save $100 a week shopping there - but there's one thing I'll never buy
10 months, 3 weeks ago

I've tried nearly every product at Aldi and save $100 a week shopping there - but there's one thing I'll never buy

Daily Mail  

She revealed the one product she'll never buy from the discount retailer Aussie mum Lidia Scida always shops at Aldi first before Coles An Australian mother-of-two has revealed how much she saves by shopping at Aldi - and the one product she has vowed to never buy again. 'Despite what many people have said, I find the quality of Aldi …

Supermarket changes hundreds of products in battle against Aldi and Lidl
1 year, 1 month ago

Supermarket changes hundreds of products in battle against Aldi and Lidl

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Morrisons has become the latest supermarket to try to win …

Grocery price inflation slowdown stumbles as supermarkets offer fewer deals
1 year, 1 month ago

Grocery price inflation slowdown stumbles as supermarkets offer fewer deals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Grocery prices were 6.8% more expensive than a year …

Food price inflation falls at fastest rate on record
1 year, 2 months ago

Food price inflation falls at fastest rate on record

The Telegraph  

Mr McKevitt said cost of living pressures were forcing more shoppers to hunt out discounts, with almost a third of all spending in the weeks before Christmas made on items that were on offer at the tills. He added: “Retailers were clearly working hard during the festive period to offer best value and win over shoppers, and promotions were central …

More Australians shopping for groceries online to ensure they're getting value for money as cost-of-living pressures remain
1 year, 5 months ago

More Australians shopping for groceries online to ensure they're getting value for money as cost-of-living pressures remain

ABC  

Sarah Woodland was one of thousands of people who turned to online grocery shopping during the pandemic, but she is part of a growing trend of people who are staying away from physical stores during their weekly shop. Key points: Consumers are shopping at multiple stores to get the best deal on their grocery shop Online stores like Amazon, Catch …

Customers shopping differently due to cost-of-living crisis, says Aldi boss
1 year, 5 months ago

Customers shopping differently due to cost-of-living crisis, says Aldi boss

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The boss of Aldi’s UK …

Aldi and own brands: Figures reveal how the UK is changing its big shop
1 year, 10 months ago

Aldi and own brands: Figures reveal how the UK is changing its big shop

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Grocery price inflation dipped slightly …

Grocery in UK costlier than ever as 'cost of living' crisis deepens
2 years ago

Grocery in UK costlier than ever as 'cost of living' crisis deepens

Firstpost  

London: The grocery inflation rate in the United Kingdom reached a new record high of 17.1%, said reports based on industry data. According to Kantar Worldpanel, the cost of a family’s typical buying basket could increase by £811 per year as a result of the increase over the past 12 months. According to Kantar, the allure of less expensive own-label …

Aldi and Lidl come for the corner shop as supermarket war engulfs the high street
2 years ago

Aldi and Lidl come for the corner shop as supermarket war engulfs the high street

The Telegraph  

Urban expansion comes with its own unique challenges, however. A former Aldi director says: “If you think about convenience stores, this often means less space so you have to fill it more often and that means it’s more expensive to run.” Higher costs filter through into prices. Another former Aldi director believes executives will also be “considering how they can …

Aldi is crowned Britain's CHEAPEST supermarket with basket of 48 items coming to £77.21
2 years, 3 months ago

Aldi is crowned Britain's CHEAPEST supermarket with basket of 48 items coming to £77.21

Daily Mail  

Aldi has been crowned the UK's cheapest supermarket in November with shoppers saving almost £27 on a basket of items as the cost of living becomes almost impossible. Waitrose was an eye-watering £38.03 more expensive than Asda, coming in at £393.37 on average for the trolley of 149 comparable goods After Aldi was named the UK's cheapest supermarket this month …

Aldi named UK’s cheapest supermarket
3 years, 2 months ago

Aldi named UK’s cheapest supermarket

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The cheapest supermarket in the UK has been revealed as …

Aldi named cheapest supermarket of the year amid ‘significant’ price rises
3 years, 2 months ago

Aldi named cheapest supermarket of the year amid ‘significant’ price rises

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Aldi has narrowly beaten its …

Cheapest supermarket to buy Christmas dinner revealed in Which? study
3 years, 3 months ago

Cheapest supermarket to buy Christmas dinner revealed in Which? study

The Independent  

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Aldi named cheapest supermarket when comparing a basket of 20 essential items, according to Which?
3 years, 10 months ago

Aldi named cheapest supermarket when comparing a basket of 20 essential items, according to Which?

Daily Mail  

Aldi has been named the cheapest supermarket as part of a new price-match probe by a leading consumer group. Aldi has been named the cheapest supermarket as part of a new price-match probe by a leading consumer group The cheapest supermarkets in April, according to analysis of 20 item shopping basket by Which? Aldi - £22.64 Lidl - £22.76 Asda …

Aldi shopper reveals clever hack for saving money on groceries every week
4 years, 5 months ago

Aldi shopper reveals clever hack for saving money on groceries every week

Daily Mail  

Everyone loves a bargain on their shopping, and one savvy shopper has worked out a way of ensuring she gets the best deals every week at her favourite supermarket. Sharing her tip on the Aldi Shoppers UK Facebook page, the woman explained that she makes a habit of checking the budget supermarket's weekly comparison basket of shopping, on the reduced …

Aldi to offer online shopping and create 4,000 new jobs
4 years, 5 months ago

Aldi to offer online shopping and create 4,000 new jobs

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Aldi is planning to roll …

Coles is set to launch a $79 weighted blanket this week as part of its new Best Buys sale
4 years, 9 months ago

Coles is set to launch a $79 weighted blanket this week as part of its new Best Buys sale

Daily Mail  

Australian supermarket giant Coles is set to release a $79 weighted blanket as part of the company's new 'Best Buy's range on Friday June 12 - which will also feature chic bedding and tech accessories at budget prices. Australian supermarket giant Coles is set to release a $79 weighted blanket as part of the company's new 'Best Buy's range on …

Aldi, Coles and Woolworths are put to the test to find the cheapest grocery basket for Christmas
5 years, 3 months ago

Aldi, Coles and Woolworths are put to the test to find the cheapest grocery basket for Christmas

Daily Mail  

Australian consumer organisation CHOICE has put three leading supermarket giants to the test to find the cheapest grocery basket for Christmas. Retailer Aldi cheapest grocery basket for Christmas, followed by Woolworths and then Coles Aldi has won yet another supermarket battle after coming out on top with a total price of $174.50 - $46.80 cheaper than the most expensive basket …

Aldi enjoys record Christmas trading as grocery shoppers seek bargain prices
6 years, 2 months ago

Aldi enjoys record Christmas trading as grocery shoppers seek bargain prices

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Giles Hurley, chief executive of Aldi UK, said: “Although …

How Aldi went from cheap to savvy thanks to an error by Coles and Woolworths
6 years, 6 months ago

How Aldi went from cheap to savvy thanks to an error by Coles and Woolworths

Daily Mail  

A discounting war by Coles and Woolworths has helped fuel Aldi's growth, a retail expert has claimed. A discounting war by Coles and Woolworths has helped fuel Aldi's growth, a retail expert has claimed He said by centering their marketing campaigns on discounts in recent years, Coles and Woolworths had counter-intuitively helped Aldi. Coles and Woolworths focusing their marketing campaigns …

Supermarket own-brand products and discount retailers thrive as inflation bites, data shows
7 years, 6 months ago

Supermarket own-brand products and discount retailers thrive as inflation bites, data shows

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the three months to 9 September, consumer spend …

New Aldi supermarket a win for WA shoppers 'paying premium'
8 years, 11 months ago

New Aldi supermarket a win for WA shoppers 'paying premium'

ABC  

German supermarket giant Aldi plans to open four stores in Perth in the next two months, in a move one analyst says will force down prices in the state. "This is an exciting time for the Aldi business and for West Australian shoppers," managing director Damien Scheidel said in a statement. "The first stores form part of Aldi's long-term expansion …

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