It’s mid-September, and when I stroll down the middle aisle at Aldi, a few things are conspicuously missing: namely, heaps of fall decorations. For someone who loves autumn, it’s slightly disappointing. I love the sights, smells, and colors of the…
From the first days of our website, we’ve received emails from people who think that we’re Aldi, despite all our attempts to tell people otherwise. We say so on our about page. We discuss it in our disclosure policy page….
It’s no secret that, at the time of this post, the world is in the midst of a product shipping crisis. There are many reasons, but the end result is that some products that are usually easy to find are…
We’ve interacted with many shoppers over the years, and we’ve found there are countless different ideas out there on how Aldi is structured, or how it relates to Trader Joe’s. In response, we’ve written about who owns Aldi, the relationship…
In many areas, the new school year is upon us or nearly upon us. That means that in addition to all the usual back-to-school shopping for pencils, notebooks, and backpacks, many parents are also thinking about lunch. If your student…
Aldi is one of the fastest-growing grocery chains in the United States. New store openings are practically a weekly occurrence, as Aldi seeks to be the third-largest grocery store chain in the United States by the end of 2022. But…
If you’re an Aldi lover, you’ve no doubt experienced the disappointment of going to a store to get an Aldi Find — or Special Buy — only to find out the store doesn’t have it. We’ve had plenty of people…
Independence Day is fast approaching, and for many people that means cookouts, backyard grilling, picnics, and time spent enjoying good food with family. Fortunately, you can buy everything you need for your Fourth of July cookout at Aldi. (While…
Aldi is a cult. We know this. Aldi knows this, too, and actively encourages it. This cult is all about quarter holders, weekly ads, the Aisle of Shame, and dupes galore. That cult has spawned some major league followings, especially…
Aldi checkouts are pretty legendary. They’re fast … so fast, in fact, that some people hate how fast they are. This isn’t just anecdote, either: Aldi consistently ranks high for its checkout speed. Aldi workers are trained for speed, and…
