ALDI has announced it is trialling a new feature in 22 of its stores to make shopping more “convenient” for its customers.
The discount retailer has said throughout March InPost parcel lockers will be available outside selected stores.
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Customers close to these stores will be able to pick up packages whilst they do their weekly shopping.
Shoppers should be able to receive their packages from their lockers with a QR code via email that will need to be scanned.
Aldi will be trialling the scheme with intentions to roll it out to more stores if it is successful.
What is InPost UK?
InPost is a popular locker service that allows people to drop off and pick up parcels 24 hours a day.
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The service is often used by Vinted users who wish to sell or buy second-hand clothes.
They will also have been provided with a tracking number that they can scan using a keypad on the InPost locker screen.
The service can be compared to parcel services likeziffit.com or Amazon lockers.
However, Amazon locker services allow people to collect Amazon packages instead of getting them sent home.
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You may find InPost lockers outside train stations inside shopping centres and outside other supermarkets like Lidl.
Richard Thornton, communications director at Aldi UK, said: “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.”
Here’s the full list of stores where Aldi will be trialling parcel lockers.
- Kingswood Road, Nuneaton
- Hollier’s Walk, Hinckley
- Butts Street, Annan
- 4 Knightscliffe Avenue, Glasgow
- Blackpool Road, Preston
- Ashton Under Lyne
- Magdalen Street, Colchester
- 471 Springfield Road, Chelmsford
- North Street, Bedminster, Bristol
- Caerphilly Road, Cardiff
- St Mark’s Road, Sunderland
- Chichester Road, South Shields
- Leeds Old Road, Thornbury
- Magdalene Road, Little Coates, Grimsby
- 281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool
- 1 Clocktower Drive, Liverpool
- Lortas Road, Basford
- Somercotes
- Southampton Road, Portsmouth
- London Road, Rosherville, Gravesend
- Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth
- 171 Bristol Road, Quedgeley
Michael Rouse, chief executive officer at InPost International, said: “We’re on a mission to bring unrivalled parcel convenience to shoppers in the UK, and this trial with Aldi does just that.
“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.”
How do I use an InPost locker?
You’ll want to check that your local store has InPost lockers located outside.
Use the Aldi store finder tool on its website to find the correct postcode.
Type the postcode on InPost website to find out if there are any lockers available near your store.
To send a parcel through InPost you’ll want to scan the QR code you have received and follow the instructions on the screen.
You won’t need a label as couriers will add one for you when they pick up your parcel.
To pick up your parcel you’ll need to scan you collection code you have received via email or text.
You’ll have three days to pick up your parcel once it’s delivered and you’ll get a reminder when there are 24 hours left to pick it up.
If the parcel isn’t collected in time it will get sent back to the seller.
If the parcel lockers are due to be trialled in your local store you can type in your store’s postcode on the InPost lockers to when they will be available to use.
The news comes Aldi confirmed it was making another big change but this was to its checkout.
Aldi recently introduced a 20-item limit on its self-service checkouts.
The German retailer also announced it was slashing the price of 50 items in a major supermarket aisle.
We’ve covered the whole list of fruits and vegetables.
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How to save money in Aldi
It’s worth keeping an eye out for the retailer’s red stickers on products – staff add them when something has been reduced in price.
But it can catch some shoppers out as most supermarket chains add yellow stickers to reduced items.
Meanwhile, take super saver Tom Church’s advice and shop at the German discounter at 10am on a Wednesday.
This is when staff restock their regular items and you’ll have the best selection of products to choose from.
Aldi also puts out a Special buys leaflet which tells you items that will be on sale every week.
It’s worth signing up for the Aldi newsletter and following them so on social media.
Also every two weeks Aldi picks six fruits and vegetables and reduces them to a silly low price
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