Aldi has integrated InPost Lockers into over 500 of its stores in the UK. These lockers offer customers the convenience of collecting and returning online orders while doing their regular supermarket shopping. Aldi has introduced InPost lockers to 536 stores across England, Scotland, and Wales, with plans to expand to more locations in the coming months. The supermarket aims to have lockers in at least 600 stores by the end of the year out of its total 1,050 stores.
Jonathan Neale, Managing Director of National Real Estate at Aldi UK, emphasized the importance of convenience and efficiency for shoppers. He expressed the supermarket’s commitment to saving customers time and money by making parcel collection and returns easily accessible during their grocery trips.
Neil Kuschel, CEO at InPost UK, highlighted the partnership with Aldi to enhance the shopping experience for customers nationwide. Together, they aim to provide a more convenient, cost-effective, and sustainable way for shoppers to manage their parcels.
Aldi recently revealed a list of priority locations in the UK for new store openings. The ideal sites should accommodate a 20,000 sq ft store with ample parking and good visibility near main roads. Additionally, Aldi is seeking locations for its Aldi Local store format in Central London zones one and two, requiring a minimum of 5,000 sq ft trading space and 3,000 sq ft ancillary space.
Individuals with potential sites matching Aldi’s requirements are encouraged to contact realestateacquisitions@aldi.co.uk. This expansion is part of Aldi’s £650 million investment this year, with a long-term goal of reaching 1,500 UK stores.
In other news, Aldi has increased pay rates for store assistants, with hourly wages rising to a minimum of £12.75 and £14.05 within the M25. The supermarket has committed to further pay raises for store colleagues starting in September 2025, setting minimum rates at £12.85 per hour nationally and £14.16 per hour within the M25.