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Scotsman
14 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Aldi Scotland's famous Supermarket Sweep is coming to Perth
Aldi Scotland's Supermarket Sweep challenge is back again for another year, giving customers in Perth the chance to raise funds for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The supermarket challenge, inspired by the legendary game show, is sure to add excitement to the weekly shopping trip. As well as fundraising, Perth locals have the chance to take home their favourite items from Aldi's store in Perth Retail Park. Launched in 2016, the supermarket challenge offers shoppers the chance to take part in a five-minute trolley dash, allowing them to gather as many Aldi favourites as they can within the timeframe. Once the time is up, the lucky shopper gets to take home the trolley full of goodies, while Aldi matches the cash value of the goods as a donation. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Each year across Scotland CHAS supports over 500 babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions and their families. In 2025 every penny raised through Aldi's Supermarket Sweep will go directly to CHAS, with £10,000 pledged in support. Aldi Scotland are partnering with CHAS for this years Supermarket Sweep. Perth residents can apply for the Supermarket Sweep from Monday, August 11 to Sunday, August 17. Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland, said: 'Our annual Supermarket Sweeps hold a special place in the Aldi calendar, donating over £50,000 to local charities since 2016. We're very much looking forward to its return for another year and giving one lucky Perth resident the chance to enjoy a truly unique supermarket experience. 'CHAS is a charity very close to our hearts, which provides a truly invaluable lifeline for families across Scotland, offering specialist care and unwavering support during the most difficult moments imaginable. This year, Aldi Scotland's Supermarket Sweep will be travelling all over Scotland, giving Aldi customers nationally a brilliant opportunity to raise funds for CHAS while shining a light on the incredible work the charity does.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Entry is free and customers can apply in-store or by emailing supermarketsweep@ Entrants must be available to take part in the sweep after stores close at 10pm on their chosen date. Entrants must be over 18 years old to take part, and alcohol products are not included in the sweep.
Daily Record
29-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Aldi Scotland's Supermarket Sweep challenge is coming to Ayrshire
Applications for Ayrshire are open until Sunday, August 3. Aldi Scotland's Supermarket Sweep challenge is back again for another year, giving customers in Ayrshire the chance to raise funds for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). The supermarket challenge, inspired by the legendary game show, is sure to add excitement to the weekly shopping trip. As well as fundraising, Ayrshire locals have the chance to take home their favourite items from Aldi's store in Kilmarnock. Launched in 2016, the supermarket challenge offers shoppers the chance to take part in a five-minute trolley dash, allowing them to gather as many Aldi favourites as they can within the timeframe. Once the time is up, the lucky shopper gets to take home the trolley full of goodies, while Aldi matches the cash value of the goods as a donation. Each year across Scotland, CHAS supports over 500 babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions and their families. In 2025 every penny raised through Aldi's Supermarket Sweep will go directly to CHAS, with £10,000 pledged in support. Ayrshire residents can apply for the Supermarket Sweep until Sunday, August 3. Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland, said: "Our annual Supermarket Sweeps hold a special place in the Aldi calendar, donating over £50,000 to local charities since 2016. "We're very much looking forward to its return for another year and giving one lucky Ayrshire resident the chance to enjoy a truly unique supermarket experience. "CHAS is a charity very close to our hearts, which provides a truly invaluable lifeline for families across Scotland, offering specialist care and unwavering support during the most difficult moments imaginable. "This year, Aldi Scotland's Supermarket Sweep will be travelling all over Scotland, giving Aldi customers nationally a brilliant opportunity to raise funds for CHAS while shining a light on the incredible work the charity does." Entry is free and customers can apply in-store or by emailing supermarketsweep@ Entrants must be available to take part in the sweep after stores close at 10pm on their chosen date. Entrants must be over 18-years-old to take part, and alcohol products are not included in the sweep. For more information about CHAS and how to support its work, visit here.
Scotsman
24-07-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Edinburgh shopper scoops over £300 for CHAS in Aldi Supermarket Sweep
Aldi Scotland's much-loved Supermarket Sweep challenge recently returned to Edinburgh, and one lucky local winner has raised £310.64 for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) while picking up the same amount in Aldi favourites for herself. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Aldi's popular Supermarket Sweep is inspired by the legendary gameshow and arrived in Leith on Sunday 20 July. Lucky shopper Alea Ibrahim, who was chosen as the winner of a competition, took part in the five-minute trolley dash for CHAS. As well as taking home a trolley full of goodies, Aldi Scotland matched the cash value of Alea's haul, donating all proceeds to CHAS to help support over 500 babies, children and young people across Scotland with life-shortening conditions and their families. In 2025 every penny raised through the initiative will go directly to CHAS, with £10,000 pledged in support. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aldi Supermarket Sweep winner, Alea Ibrahim, said: 'The Aldi Supermarket Sweep was such a brilliant experience! It's actually a bit of a family tradition, I'm a second-generation sweeper- my dad won a sweep years ago, so he was ready with some advice (and high expectations!) Alea Ibrahim scooped £310.64 for CHAS. 'It's not every day that you get to sprint at full speed into the cheese aisle after closing time. Knowing the funds raised are going to CHAS to support children's hospices in Scotland made the whole experience even more meaningful. A big thank you to the Aldi team as well who could not have been lovelier and made it such a memorable experience!' Laura Hart, Senior Charge Nurse at CHAS said: 'At CHAS, our priority is to ensure children with life-shortening conditions and their families receive the expert care and support they need, whether that's in one of our hospices, in hospital or at home. We support a number of families in the Midlothian area, providing everything from palliative care and respite to family and bereavement support, helping them make the most of every precious moment together. 'Initiatives like Aldi's Supermarket Sweep raise vital funds that allow us to continue this work, and we're so grateful to Aldi and everyone who takes part for making a real difference to local families.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland said: 'Our annual Supermarket Sweep holds a special place in the Aldi calendar, and we're so pleased to bring it back for another year. Congratulations to Alea who managed to raise a fantastic £310 for CHAS, while snapping up a whole load of Aldi favourites for herself. Alea Ibrahim scooped £310.64 for CHAS. 'CHAS is an incredible organisation which does invaluable work for families in Scotland. We are committed to raising as much money as possible so the charity can continue to provide vital hospice care to children with life-shortening conditions, and unwavering support to families during the most difficult moments imaginable.' For more information about CHAS and how to support its work, visit
Scotsman
24-07-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Edinburgh shopper scoops over £300 for CHAS in Aldi Supermarket Sweep
Aldi Scotland's much-loved Supermarket Sweep challenge recently returned to Edinburgh, and one lucky local winner has raised £310.64 for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) while picking up the same amount in Aldi favourites for herself. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Aldi's popular Supermarket Sweep is inspired by the legendary gameshow and arrived in Leith on Sunday 20 July. Lucky shopper Alea Ibrahim, who was chosen as the winner of a competition, took part in the five-minute trolley dash for CHAS. As well as taking home a trolley full of goodies, Aldi Scotland matched the cash value of Alea's haul, donating all proceeds to CHAS to help support over 500 babies, children and young people across Scotland with life-shortening conditions and their families. In 2025 every penny raised through the initiative will go directly to CHAS, with £10,000 pledged in support. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aldi Supermarket Sweep winner, Alea Ibrahim, said: 'The Aldi Supermarket Sweep was such a brilliant experience! It's actually a bit of a family tradition, I'm a second-generation sweeper- my dad won a sweep years ago, so he was ready with some advice (and high expectations!) Alea Ibrahim scooped £310.64 for CHAS. 'It's not every day that you get to sprint at full speed into the cheese aisle after closing time. Knowing the funds raised are going to CHAS to support children's hospices in Scotland made the whole experience even more meaningful. A big thank you to the Aldi team as well who could not have been lovelier and made it such a memorable experience!' Laura Hart, Senior Charge Nurse at CHAS said: 'At CHAS, our priority is to ensure children with life-shortening conditions and their families receive the expert care and support they need, whether that's in one of our hospices, in hospital or at home. We support a number of families in the Midlothian area, providing everything from palliative care and respite to family and bereavement support, helping them make the most of every precious moment together. 'Initiatives like Aldi's Supermarket Sweep raise vital funds that allow us to continue this work, and we're so grateful to Aldi and everyone who takes part for making a real difference to local families.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland said: 'Our annual Supermarket Sweep holds a special place in the Aldi calendar, and we're so pleased to bring it back for another year. Congratulations to Alea who managed to raise a fantastic £310 for CHAS, while snapping up a whole load of Aldi favourites for herself. Alea Ibrahim scooped £310.64 for CHAS. 'CHAS is an incredible organisation which does invaluable work for families in Scotland. We are committed to raising as much money as possible so the charity can continue to provide vital hospice care to children with life-shortening conditions, and unwavering support to families during the most difficult moments imaginable.'
Scotsman
24-07-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Edinburgh woman wins hundreds of pounds for charity in Supermarket Sweep
An Edinburgh woman has bagged hundreds of pounds worth of goods after taking part in Aldi's Supermarket Sweep. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Alea Ibrahim took home more than £300 after taking part in the challenge as it arrived in Leith Aldi on Sunday July 20th. The challenge is based on the popular 90s gameshow of the same name. After winning the prize to compete in the challenge, shoppers have five minutes to find items around the store to put in their trolley. Alea managed to collect items with the total value of £310.64 which she took home with her. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aldi Scotland matched the price of her winning food haul to donate to Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) on her behalf. The charity helps to support over 500 babies, children and young people across Scotland with life-shortening conditions and their families. Alea Ibrahim, said: 'The Aldi Supermarket Sweep was such a brilliant experience! It's actually a bit of a family tradition, I'm a second-generation sweeper- my dad won a sweep years ago, so he was ready with some advice (and high expectations!) Alea Ibrahim managed to raise over £300 for CHAS | Aldi 'It's not every day that you get to sprint at full speed into the cheese aisle after closing time. Knowing the funds raised are going to CHAS to support children's hospices in Scotland made the whole experience even more meaningful. A big thank you to the Aldi team as well who could not have been lovelier and made it such a memorable experience.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This year every Supermarket Sweep win will be calculated to be matched with a donation to CHAS. Laura Hart, senior charge nurse at CHAS, said: 'At CHAS, our priority is to ensure children with life-shortening conditions and their families receive the expert care and support they need, whether that's in one of our hospices, in hospital or at home. We support a number of families in the Midlothian area, providing everything from palliative care and respite to family and bereavement support, helping them make the most of every precious moment together. 'Initiatives like Aldi's Supermarket Sweep raise vital funds that allow us to continue this work, and we're so grateful to Aldi and everyone who takes part for making a real difference to local families.' Graham Nicolson, group buying director at Aldi Scotland, said: 'Our annual Supermarket Sweep holds a special place in the Aldi calendar, and we're so pleased to bring it back for another year. Congratulations to Alea who managed to raise a fantastic £310 for CHAS, while snapping up a whole load of Aldi favourites for herself. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'CHAS is an incredible organisation which does invaluable work for families in Scotland. We are committed to raising as much money as possible so the charity can continue to provide vital hospice care to children with life-shortening conditions, and unwavering support to families during the most difficult moments imaginable.'
