Aldi rolls out ‘top tier’ feature across the majority of its UK stores

Aldi is rolling out the change after a successful trial last year (Picture: Getty Images)

Aldi shoppers will be able to kill two birds with one stone thanks to a new feature that’ll soon be available across the majority of UK locations.

After a successful trial last year, the supermarket launched InPost lockers outside over 500 of its stores — and they’re now being rolled out in around 100 more by the end of 2025.

These 24/7 lockers allow customers to collect and return orders from other places, so as well as grabbing your groceries, you can drop off that ASOS dress that didn’t fit, or pick up that Zara blazer you’ve been dying to try. 

Simply check if InPost – which works with 200 popular brands including Vinted, Glossybox, Nasty Gal, and Barbour – has a free locker near you and you’ll get a QR code to open it up and either pick your parcel up or drop it off.

The collaboration has proven a big hit so far, with X user @LivBridge commenting: ‘Aldi always coming through with the top tier ideas.’

‘Nothing like a bit of convenience,’ added @eyup_io, while @MatthewBro59408 called it ‘a smart move’ and hailed the discount retailer for ‘adapting to consumer demand.’

The lockers are available for 24/7 pick-up and drop-off (Picture: Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Jonathan Neale, managing director of national real estate at Aldi UK, said: ‘Convenience and efficiency is important to our shoppers, which is why we’re continuing to roll out InPost lockers to as many of our stores as possible.

‘It has always been our aim to save our customers time as well as money, so making it easy for people to pick up or return parcels while getting the weekly shop done has been really valuable.’

Neil Kuschel, CEO at InPost UK, added: ‘Our growing partnership with Aldi reflects a shared commitment to offer the best everyday shopping experience for customers across the UK.

‘Together, we’re helping to create a more convenient, cost-effective and sustainable way for shoppers to manage their parcels, making collection and returns as easy and accessible as possible.’

This change comes as Aldi recently took back its crown of the UK’s cheapest supermarket, a month after being knocked off top spot by Lidl.

Prior to this, Aldi was the reigning champion for almost two years, before a basket of 75 everyday items at its German rival came in 85p cheaper for July.

Now however, the retailer regained its status, after Which? research saw it beating the competitor by 43p overall. Meanwhile, Waitrose was the most expensive, totalling £172.61 on average — a difference of £44.69 compared to the winner’s basket price.

‘Aldi is back on form as the UK’s cheapest supermarket in August, according to our latest price analysis, showing that it continues to represent great value without the need for membership prices,’ commented Reena Sewraz, Which? retail editor.

‘As the nights draw in and the weather gets cooler, rising costs will no doubt be a big worry for many households. The good news is that there are savings to be had for those who can shop around, simply choosing one supermarket over another could save you 35%.’

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