Aldi apologises for 'shipping disruption' - more than 50 Specialbuys delayed - full list
ALDI has announced that some of its Specialbuys that were supposed to go on sale this week or earlier will not be available until the end of the month. This is due to issues with global shipping.
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Aldi’s Specialbuys go on sale every Thursday and Sunday with some items immediately selling out due to their popularity. However, some products are currently delayed, meaning they will not land in store until later this month, or in October.
Aldi has apologised to its customers for the delays on some Specialbuys.
Disruptions in global shipping are to blame, according to the supermarket.
Aldi stated on its website: “Due to the current disruptions to global shipping, a number of Specialbuys may be delayed.
“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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“We’re doing all we can to provide clarity on expected availability dates, but these are subject to change.
“Dates will vary by store and by region.”
Aldi recommended signing up to its newsletter for the latest updates on Specialbuys.
Back in April, the discount retailer announced that its delays were due to the blockage of the Suez Canal.
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A container ship was stuck in the canal for almost a week, causing havoc to global trade.
However, the current situation could be because of a number of reasons, such as the ongoing Covid pandemic or the shortage in workers within the supply chain industry.
Many EU citizens have left the UK since the start of the pandemic, meaning that there are fewer lorry drivers to deliver stock to supermarkets.
According to the Road Haulage Association, the UK is currently short of 100,000 drivers, compared to a shortage of 60,000 before the pandemic.
Some of the items that were supposed to arrive in store this week but will not be available until later this month, or even October, include women’s clothes.
Women’s trainers, joggers, and pyjamas will not be available to buy in store until early October.
This is the same for men’s clothing.
Other delayed products include children’s clothes, a Beldray Steam Iron, and a Phillips Air Fryer.
The fryer was meant to arrive in stores in late August, but it is still not clear when it will now be available to buy.
Full list of delayed Specialbuys and estimated arrival dates
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Bikemate Bike Mirror – 19/09/2021
Bikemate Combination Chain Lock – 9/09/2021
Bikemate Pink Snap Bands 2 Pack – 19/09/2021
Bikemate Pump – 19/09/2021
Children's 3D Unicorn Umbrella – 19/09/2021
Children's Raincoat – 26/09/2021
Crane Winter Cycling Tights – 19/09/2021
Kirkton House Toddler Bed Set – 19/09/2021
Ladies' Cycling Rain Jacket – 19/09/2021
Ladies' Grey Merino Base Shirt – 01/10/2021
Crane Black Cycling Trousers – 19/09/2021
Metal Grey Storage Caddy – 19/09/2021
T-Shirt 3-pack – 26/09/2021
Winter Cycling Jacket – 19/09/2021
3 Piece Saucepan Set – 16/09/2021
Avenue Hipsters 3 Pack – 19/09/2021
Children's Bedroom Lights – 16/09/2021
Children's Jogging Set – 01/10/2021
Children's Jogging Set – 01/10/2021
Harry Potter Ankle Socks – 19/09/2021
Harry Potter Backpack – 19/09/2021
Kirkton House Bath Mat – 16/09/2021
Kirkton House Spot Mug with Lid – 16/09/2021
Kirkton House Wok – 16/09/2021
Ladies' Avenue Trainers – 01/10/2021
Ladies' Avenue Joggers – 01/10/2021
Ladies' Avenue Pyjamas – 01/10/2021
Ladies' Avenue Sweatshirt/Hoody – 04/10/2021
Men's Avenue Joggers – 04/10/2021
Men's Avenue Black T-Shirt 3 Pack – 01/10/2021
Men's Avenue Hoodie – 04/10/2021
Men's Memory Foam Slippers – 19/09/2021
Tiered Fruit and Vegetable Storage – 16/09/2021
Ferrex 13W Engraving Tool – 26/09/2021
So Crafty Bright XL Marker Pack – 19/09/2021
So Crafty Pewter Chunky Yarn – 19/09/2021
Beldray Steam Iron – 16/09/2021
Brush & Duster Set – 16/09/2021
Embroider Your Own T-shirt Grow – 26/09/2021
So Crafty Crochet Wall Hanging Kit – 26/09/2021
So Crafty Large Fabric Clips – 26/09/2021
So Crafty Learn to Crochet Craft Kit – 26/09/2021
Desk Chair – Online Only
Phillips Air Fryer XL – Online Only
3D Unicorn Umbrella – 19/09/2021
Animal Welly Socks – 19/09/2021
Unicorn Backpack – 19/09/2021
Bath & Shower Mats – 16/09/2021
Print Cushion – TBC
Stainless Steel Coffee To Go – 10/10/2021
Tiered Fruit Storage – 06/09/2021
Scheppach 6.5HP Petrol Compactor – TBC Online Only
Honey & Nectarine Reed Diffuser – TBC
Boy's Ankle Socks 5 Pack – TBC