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Aldi Sees Record Christmas Sales Amid Cost Challenges

1/5/2026

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  • Aldi posted record UK Christmas sales, £1.65 billion for four weeks to 24 December, up 3% year on year.
  • The final week for Aldi rose 5%, with more than 57 million transactions recorded.
  • Aldi's Chief Executive Giles Hurley said Christmas can be affordable, despite living costs challenging households.
  • Lidl posted a 10% sales increase to £1.1 billion.