Rachael also contributed to this post. Earlier this year, Aldi announced that it was bringing Instacart grocery delivery nationwide across the United States, following a pilot year in various test markets. Since then, it has gradually rolled out the program, finally landing in our Midwest neck of the woods just…
In the past, Aldi was very particular about what forms of payment it accepted. This may have been due, in part, to Aldi’s German origins, since Germans use cash more than many other groups do. Times though, have changed, and Aldi has steadily expanded the forms of payment it takes…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This review deals with the Aldi US mobile app version 3.9 (release date August 2018). We will periodically update the review if the app experiences a major change in features or performance. We truly live in a mobile world. While desktops and laptops are still around, especially for…
On the fourth Thursday in November, Americans celebrate the holiday known as Thanksgiving. The following day is known as “Black Friday,” taking its name from the idea that businesses go from being “in the red” — or losing money — to being “in the black” — or being profitable. (Black Friday…
There are some things that seem to never change. The sun rises. Families argue over politics and religion. Taxes. And people online claim to have Aldi coupons. So what’s the scoop? Does Aldi do electronic coupons? What about print coupons? Or manufacturer’s coupons for name-brand products? Let’s look at these…
Few people really like dealing with warranties. A warranty means that, by definition, a product you bought isn’t working the way it’s supposed to. It means the time and effort to contact someone, combined with possibly having to pack up a product and / or be deprived of its use…
If you’re like us, no holiday gets you thinking about food quite like Thanksgiving. The big Thanksgiving feast is a legendary pastime in the United States, from the ham and turkey to the millions of side items. It can also be an expensive holiday meal to host, which is what…
My husband and I are not wine drinkers, but we were intrigued when Aldi announced it was bringing Festive Collection Wine Advent Calendars to its U.S. stores. We were more intrigued when we learned each store would get a very limited supply of calendars. Some people speculated each store would…
Aldi is closed for some holidays such as Christmas and New Year’s Day. It also maintains “limited hours” for some holidays, including the 4th of July and and Labor Day. (You can find out what those hours are using Aldi’s store locator, although they may not be shown until close to…
It’s a universal truth that our food tastes are connected to the weather. While the summer months are a time for cold food — ice cream, to be exact — the fall and winter months are when we pine for those hot “comfort foods.” In our view, nothing beats a…
