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Aldi UK says Christmas sales up 3.4% on robust demand for premium products

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Posted on January 6, 2025

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Image of an Aldi UK store highlighting its premium 'Specially Selected' range, illustrating the 3.4% increase in sales during the Christmas period. This reflects strong consumer demand for high-quality products in the grocery sector.
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Aldi UK Sees 3.4% Rise in Christmas Sales on Premium Demand

LONDON (Reuters) - Aldi UK, the British arm of the German discount supermarket group, said on Monday its sales increased 3.4% in the four weeks to Dec. 24 year-on-year to top 1.6 billion pounds ($2 billion), helped by strong demand for premium products.

Britain's fourth largest grocer after Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda said sales of its premium 'Specially Selected' range jumped by 12% compared with the same period in 2023.

($1 = 0.8037 pounds)

(Reporting by James Davey; Editing by Kate Holton)

Key Takeaways

  • Aldi UK's Christmas sales rose by 3.4% year-on-year.
  • Sales reached £1.6 billion in the four weeks to Dec. 24.
  • Strong demand for premium 'Specially Selected' products.
  • Premium range sales jumped 12% compared to 2023.
  • Aldi is the fourth largest grocer in the UK.

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Aldi UK's sales increased by 3.4% during the Christmas period.
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