Aldi has announced a new initiative that aims to make the lives of shoppers easier, starting this month.
The supermarket will be trialling the use of parcel lockers outside some of its UK stores, meaning Britons visiting branches can complete two jobs at once.
At select Aldi stores, customers will now be able to collect and return online orders from other retailers at the lockers placed outside branches.
This comes as the supermarket announces its new partnership with parcel locker provider InPost.
Aldi is trialling the use of parcel lockers outside a selection of its UK stores
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Throughout March, InPost lockers will be available outside 22 Aldi stores across the country.
Communications director at Aldi UK Richard Thornton commented: "We are all about making things efficient for our customers, and the installation of InPost lockers will make shopping at Aldi even more convenient.
“People can collect or return parcels while they are doing their shopping, with the lockers accessible with a QR code. If the trial is successful, this will hopefully be something available to lots more of our shoppers later this year.”
CEO at InPost International Michael Rouse added: "We’re on a mission to bring unrivalled parcel convenience to shoppers in the UK, and this trial with Aldi does just that.
Full list of Aldi stores with InPost lockers
Kingswood Road, Nuneaton CV10 8QY
Hollier’s Walk, Hinckley
Butts Street, Annan, DG12 5AL
4 Knightscliffe Avenue, Glasgow G13 2TG
Blackpool Road, Preston PR1 6AF
Ashton Under Lyne
Magdalen Street, Colchester CO1 2FJ
471 Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2 6AP
North Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1JA
Caerphilly Road, Cardiff CF14 4QF
St Mark’s Road, Sunderland SR4 7EG
Chichester Road, South Shields NE33 4HF
Leeds Old Road, Thornbury BD3 8JF
Magdalene Road, Little Coates, Grimsby DN34 5DN
281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool L15 2HF
1 Clocktower Drive, Liverpool L9 1ET
Lortas Road, Basford NG5 1EL
Somercotes, DE55 4JN
Southampton Road, Portsmouth PO6 4RJ
London Road, Rosherville, Gravesend DA11 9LY
Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8NT
171 Bristol Road, Quedgeley GL2 4QL
“With over 6,000 parcel lockers in the UK, we offer hassle-free delivery options that easily integrate into shoppers’ daily routines.
"In this case, Aldi customers can now pick up and drop off their parcels with ease and efficiency while doing the weekly shop. We look forward to seeing the results from the trial and the start of a successful partnership.”
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Customers can check the lockers at their local store are available to use before visiting at https://inpost.co.uk/lockers.
This comes as Aldi has announced the revival of several products, back by popular demand. The supermarket will bring back a best-selling - and award-winning beverage, in just a few days.
Aldi said: "Back by popular demand, Aldi is returning its award-winning Zerozecco Rosé for just £2.99 (75cl), available in stores from March 7.
"Boasting fruity red berry notes and a dry finish, this well-balanced tipple is the perfect alcohol-free alternative for those wanting to raise a toast to Springtime sunshine."
For Britons who are looking to enjoy hangover-free nights out, or designated drivers who want to enjoy a tasty tipple, this might be the ideal treat.
