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6 days ago
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Aldi reveals the quietest time to do your supermarket shop over summer
Tackling a big shop when the supermarket is packed full of people can leave you stressed, overstimulated and sometimes even without what you came in for. And thanks to the summer break, anyone who usually times their visits to avoid busy periods will have had their routine thrown into chaos. Thankfully though, Aldi has revealed its quietest times during the school holidays, so you can browse the aisles in (relative) peace. According to in-store data, the golden moment in the mornings is between 8am and 10am — perfect for those who want to get their groceries before the lunchtime rush. While it depends on the branch, Aldi typically puts out its reduced yellow sticker bargains first thing, so this has the added bonus of potentially saving you some cash. But if you're not an early bird, no need to panic. In the afternoons, stores are normally quieter from 4pm to 5pm, after which you risk being disturbed by the after-work crowd. If you prefer to get your shopping done in the evenings, you should wait until 8pm to 10pm. Alongside tips for a peaceful shop, the budget-friendly supermarket shared a few simple ways families can 'shop smart' over the holidays. First off, there's its Summer Support Scheme giveway, where one customer will win a £50 Aldi voucher every day in July and August. To enter, all you need to do is send your name and address to summersupportscheme@ New parents can also get a helping hand, with a £100 voucher giveaway that runs until the end of the year. To be in with a chance, simply send a receipt of a Mamia nappy purchase to mamiaparentfund@ Additionally, Aldi urges shoppers to make the most of its 'Super Six' fresh produce deals – this week, you can find cucumbers and baby potatoes for 69p and tomatoes, blueberries and seedless grapes for £1.19 – and to 'stock up and freeze any suitable items you won't eat right away'. This comes after Lidl recently stole Aldi's crown of cheapest supermarket in the UK – a title it had retained for 20 months in a row. More Trending According to analysis by consumer champions, Which?, a basket of 76 grocery items was cheaper at Lidl than eight of the UK's biggest supermarkets for July, It was certainly close though, with just an 85p price difference between the German discount rivals. At Lidl, the total on average across the month came out to £128.40, with members of the retailer's loyalty scheme saving a further 40p. At Aldi, the same shop – including own-brand and branded items like Hovis bread, Birds Eye Peas, milk and butter – came out at £129.25. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ View More » MORE: Don't take cold showers and other expert tips to sleep better during a UK heatwave MORE: Full list of where UK hosepipe ban is taking place in 2025 MORE: I'm a drinks writer — this £4.85 supermarket white wine is a 'delicious' bargain Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Metro
06-08-2025
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The UK's cheapest supermarket has changed for the first time in 20 months
For the last 20 months in a row, one supermarket has retained the crown as the cheapest in the UK. Aldi's prices beat out competition for almost two years straight, but as of last month, the budget retailer's reign came to an end. According to analysis by the consumer champions at Which, Lidl knocked Aldi off the top spot to become the UK's cheapest supermarket in July 2025. And they managed to secure the victory by being just 85p cheaper than their German discount rival. The research compared a shopping list of 76 grocery items at eight of the UK's biggest supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda, Waitrose and Sainsbury's. It took into account special offers and loyalty prices, but not multibuys. At Lidl, the total on average across the month came out to £128.40, with members of the retailer's loyalty scheme saving a further 40p. At Aldi, the same shop featuring own-brand and branded items like Hovis bread, Birds Eye Peas, milk and butter, came out at £129.25. Asda came in third place, with the average price being £139.53, proving cheaper than a shop at Tesco using Clubcard prices (£141.92). To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Tesco Clubcard members would have paid £13.92 more on average than at Lidl, while those who aren't part of the loyalty scheme would be paying £17.10 more (£145.10). Sainsbury's shoppers with a Nectar card are paying £16.21 more on average a month than at Lidl, and £21.55 more without using a Nectar card (£149.55). Lidl (including loyalty discount) – £128 Lidl – £128.40 Aldi – £129.25 Asda – £139.53 Tesco (including loyalty discount) – £141.92 Sainsbury's (including loyalty) – £144.21 Tesco – £145.10 Morrisons (inc loyalty discount) – £146.91 Morrisons – £147.84 Sainsbury's – £149.55 Ocado – £159.20 Waitrose – £170.91 It's worth noting though, that for those doing a bigger shop of 192 items, Aldi and Lidl are taken out of the running for the cheapest supermarket as they offer a smaller range of products than other retailers. Instead, it's Asda that's the cheapest overall, with a longer list of groceries costing £474.12 on average. More Trending Waitrose was found to be the most expensive supermarket for both the bigger and smaller shop throughout the month, with 72 items costing £170.91 on average and £538.33 for 192 items on average. Reena Sewraz, Which retail editor, said: 'Lidl has bagged the top spot as the UK's cheapest supermarket for the first time in 20 months, according to our latest price analysis, showing that it can beat Aldi even without loyalty prices. 'The bigger trolley of groceries shows that Asda continues to be the cheapest non-discounter supermarket – beating membership prices at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. View More » 'Households are still contending with high food prices but our analysis shows it pays to shop around, simply choosing one supermarket over another could save you 25%.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Morrisons axed 3,600 jobs after closing 17 stores MORE: Lidl issues urgent food recall on popular chicken product MORE: Urgent product recall of Waitrose protein pot over risk of salmonella contamination Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
