Aldi introduces huge change outside stores and it could be rolled out nationwide

04 March 2024 , 10:45

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Aldi is introducing parcel lockers outside 22 stores (Image: Kent Live)

Aldi is trialling the parcel lockers outside a selection of its UK supermarkets.

It means shoppers will be able to collect and return online orders from other retailers, before or after their Aldi shop. InPost lockers will be available outside 22 stores across the country. The trial will conclude after 12 weeks, after which it could potentially be rolled out to Aldi sites nationwide.

Richard Thornton, Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “We are all about making things efficient for our customers, and the installation of InPost lockers will make shopping at Aldi even more convenient. People can collect or return parcels while they are doing their shopping, with the lockers accessible with a QR code. If the trial is successful, this will hopefully be something available to lots more of our shoppers later this year.”

Michael Rouse, CEO at InPost International, said: “We’re on a mission to bring unrivalled parcel convenience to shoppers in the UK, and this trial with Aldi does just that. With over 6,000 parcel lockers in the UK, we offer hassle-free delivery options that easily integrate into shoppers’ daily routines.

“In this case, Aldi customers can now pick up and drop off their parcels with ease and efficiency while doing the weekly shop. We look forward to seeing the results from the trial and the start of a successful partnership.”

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It comes after Aldi announced plans to create 5,500 new jobs this year. The budget supermarket is looking for new store assistants, managers and cleaners across new shops. Aldi also wants to recruit across its 11 regional distribution centres and for head office positions.

Store and warehouse assistants will get a starting salary of £12 an hour, rising to £12.95 nationally, while those working within the M25 will receive £13.55 an hour, rising to £13.85. The supermarket chain has already revealed plans to grow its estate to 1,500 stores in the coming years.

Meanwhile, Aldi has also revealed it will roll out refill stations across more of its UK stores over the coming months, as part of a partnership with The Refill Coalition. The refill stations allow customers to bring their own packaging which they can fill up with Aldi branded cereal which cut out the single use packaging.

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