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Aldi Ireland fans rushing to buy game-changing staple for beach in middle aisle – and prices start from €12.99

Aldi Ireland fans rushing to buy game-changing staple for beach in middle aisle – and prices start from €12.99

The Irish Sun5 days ago
ALDI bosses are set to drop a game-changing staple for the beach in stores this week - but shoppers must act fast.
The budget retailer is releasing some cooler bags ranging from €12.99 to €24.99.
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The retailer has a selection of cooler bags arriving in stores
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The Pull Along Picnic Cooler has a 40L capacity
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The Collapsible Cooler Bag is just €12.99
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The CROFTON Pull Along Picnic Cooler is set to land on the shelves on Thursday.
With a 40L capacity, the handy storage cooler will keep your drinks chilled for hours.
Shoppers can choose from three designs including seabird, shell or striped.
The
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'A spacious wheeled cooler with an inner divider that keeps contents cool for up to four hours.'
It is foldable to compact size and has a telescopic pull along handle.
And it also features a bungee cord top for additional storage.
The budget supermarket is also releasing a
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For just €12.99, this handy portable bag is ideal for keeping
The Collapsible Cooler Bag, with a 30L capacity, comes in blue or grey.
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The retailer said: 'Take any food and drinks with you on and keep them cool on your day out.
'Good idea for picnics, camping, BBQ's, days out at the beach and festivals.'
Its main lid closes with a two-way zipper and has two additional side pockets.
Meanwhile, the supermarket giant has confirmed that "hours may vary slightly" across all 163 of its Irish stores in a major shake-up coming in just weeks.
Shoppers around the country are preparing for a long weekend this upcoming August bank holiday.
The upcoming bank holiday is set to take place in two weeks time on August 4.
And those who are hosting and toasting from Friday to Sunday will need to be sure that they are up to date with shopping times.
Aldi bosses said: "Ahead of the last bank holiday of the school summer holidays, the retailer has revealed the best times to shop and stock up on essentials and seasonal favourites in its stores across Ireland."
It means that those who want to stock up on goodies, food, and entertaining bits can still make last minute trips.
Saturday, August 2nd is expected to be the busiest day of the weekend for picking up groceries, BBQ bits and picnic supplies.
THE HISTORY OF ALDI
The German discount supermarket chain came to Ireland in 1999.
Aldi's first few shops opened in November 1999, with locations in Sandyford, Dublin, and Ballincollig, Cork.
By the mid-2000s, Aldi bosses had opened numerous stores, focusing on providing high-quality products at low prices.
As the recession hit 2008-2012, Aldi's popularity grew as consumers became more price-conscious.
The supermarket giant continued it's expansion in Ireland between 2013-2018, while refurbishing existing stores.
By 2018, Aldi had over 130 shops throughout the country.
The chain began to focus on expanding its range of Irish-made products and supporting local producers.
In 2023, Aldi had over 140 stores in Ireland.
The store invested in sustainability initiatives, such as reducing plastic packaging and increasing the availability of organic and eco-friendly products.
Aldi chiefs said: 'At Aldi we are committed to supporting Irish suppliers. Developed in partnership with Bord Bia, Grow with Aldi is designed to help the very best Irish suppliers develop their brand.
'To date, we've invested €10 million in our Grow with Aldi development programme in a bid to find the very best Irish suppliers.
'As a result, for a limited time only there are over 47 new products, from 27 Irish suppliers available in store.'
Aldi have introduced technological advancements with self-checkout systems and contactless payment options.
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There are a number of designs to choose from
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The bags will hit the shelves on Thursday
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Shoppers are urged to act fast
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