Aldi Christmas shopping rules including one person per household rule

Aldi, like many other supermarkets in the UK, are doing everything they can to ensure that customers and staff stay safe while shopping this festive season. With Christmas just a matter of weeks away, the discount retailer has shared some safety rules that shoppers should be aware of.

For elderly and vulnerable customers wanting to pick up their Christmas goods, priority shopping hours are available every Monday to Saturday, 30 minutes prior to usual opening times.

As well as all the safety measures, the retailer is also extending their opening hours to help customers get everything they need for the big day.

A statement on their website states: “Good news everyone. In the run-up to Christmas Eve, we’ve extended our opening hours from 7am – 11pm Monday to Friday, just to make that whole Christmas shop a little easier for you.

“Of course, don’t forget you can check out all your local Aldi opening times online before you plan your visit.”

In another letter to shoppers, Mr Hurley explained: “I do hope that you are able to celebrate Christmas with your loved ones this year and enjoy the superb quality of the festive food, drink and seasonal products available at Aldi, don’t just take our word for it – Aldi was recently awarded Christmas Retailer of the Year by the Quality Food Awards.

“Clearly, Christmas can be an expensive time of year, but we continue to do everything we can to keep our prices low and make Christmas affordable for everyone. We are delighted that today, two independent organisations have confirmed that Aldi remains the lowest‑priced supermarket in the UK.

“Analysis by consumer group Which? has revealed that a typical basket of groceries at Aldi is between 11 percent and 22 percent cheaper than the same shop at the Big Four supermarkets. The latest independent price survey by The Grocer also shows that on their basket of 33 items you could save between £7.98 and £12.31.”

Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi, said: “We know this Christmas is likely to be difficult for many families and so we are incredibly proud to consistently provide our customers with the best value groceries in the UK.

“We’re delighted that Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket in not one but two independent price surveys.