Aldi makes 'emergency' change to UK stores 'which will last for next eight days'

Aldi makes 'emergency' change to UK stores 'which will last for next eight days'Aldi is offering a limited number of exclusive ‘Aldi SOS’ gift boxes, which include a card to personalise, a

bar of Aldi’s Moser Roth chocolate, and most importantly, a pair of Aldi-themed socks.What's OnJames Rodger Content Editor09:56, 04 Jun 2025Ahead of Father’s Day, Aldi is launching an ‘SOS

Service’ to help shoppers who have forgotten or don’t have time to buy a gift for the big day. Ahead of Father’s Day, Aldi is launching an ‘SOS Service’ to help shoppers who have forgotten

or don’t have time to buy a gift for the big day.

Aldi is offering a limited number of exclusive ‘Aldi SOS’ gift boxes, which include a card to personalise, a bar of Aldi’s Moser Roth chocolate, and most importantly, a pair of Aldi-themed

socks.

‌ The German supermarket's offers a wide range of Father’s Day gifts, including a Cast Iron Dutch Oven for the budding home chefs, and a Sisal Dartboard for those wanting to perfect their

aim.

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To be in with a chance of receiving a gift box, shoppers simply need to email their name and email address to [email protected]. Boxes will be sent out on a first come, first served

basis, so shoppers are encouraged to act quickly.

Shoppers have from Wednesday 4 June to Thursday 12 June to get their hands on a box while stocks last, and winners will be contacted on or before Thursday to provide their delivery address.

Article continues below Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: “We know how much occasions like Father’s Day mean to our shoppers, and we’re committed to offering quality

gifts at affordable prices.

“Our SOS Service means our customers can celebrate their loved ones even if they’re shopping last minute, helping to make Father’s Day special for everyone.”

This initiative follows Aldi’s recent Mother’s Day giveaway, where one lucky shopper won a year’s supply of flowers through the retailer’s partnership with family-run British supplier JZ

Flowers.

Article continues below It comes as Aldi is set to open ten new stores over the next 14 weeks, while a further 30 stores will undergo a refresh.

Jonathan Neale, Managing Director of National Real Estate at Aldi UK, said: “At Aldi, our goal is to ensure everyone has access to high-quality food at unbeatable prices, and we’re committed

to achieving that with our ambitious store opening plans.

“We’re targeting 40 new store openings in 2025, while many of our current stores will also be getting a refresh to enhance the customer experience, meaning we can consistently offer the best

value for money to even more shoppers across the UK.”