A major Special Buy update has been issued to all Aldi shoppers as the budget supermarket has announced it is set to scrap online deliveries. The move comes as part of a new shake-up, where bosses have decided to make a huge change to the way people purchase items on its website.
Later this month, Aldi will begin phasing out its wine and spirits deliveries, and the same is expected to happen for Specialbuys in the autumn. Meanwhile, the retailer will still provide a click and collect service for its groceries, where shoppers can pick up their order directly after purchasing them online.
It is not clear yet if the SpecialBuy and alcohol change will impact jobs as a result of online ordering coming to an end. However, the supermarket is said to be hopeful that affected staff can be moved to other departments within the company, the Mirror reports.
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A spokesperson for Aldi said: “Aldi is more popular than ever, and we are prioritising making our wine and Specialbuy products available in our stores. We keep our prices low by being the most efficient retailer in Britain and we have therefore taken the decision to stop selling wine and spirits online for home delivery from later this month.
"We will also stop selling our Specialbuys online for home delivery later this year. Our grocery click and collect service will continue, and we would like to thank every customer that has bought Aldi products online. Aldi will continue to consider new digital services in the future."
The news was shared on the Aldi UK shoppers Facebook group, which was seen as a devastating blow by many. Peter Jason Quill slammed: "Aldi taking a huge step back and misreading the room."
Christine Coldwell said: "No I love them." Sarah Jane Harris said: "Uh oh now that will just make massive queues at the shops." Others were happy to hear the news. Sandra Stagg said: "That will save me an absolute fortune." Sharon Bishop-Walton said: "That might be a good thing." Amanda Dee agreed: "Not good news but my bank account will be happy."
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