March 26th 2024.
It's no secret that Aldi checkout staff are known for their lightning-fast scanning skills. In fact, they often finish scanning your items before you can even start unpacking your reusable shopping bags. It's a common joke that customers can't keep up with these speedy cashiers, but one customer believes they have found a solution to the chaos.
Ciaran Elliott Walms, a regular Aldi shopper, shared his "life hack" on TikTok. In a short six-second video, he demonstrates his method of slowing down the checkout process by leaving large gaps between his items on the conveyor belt. "Spread out your shopping and you'll have more time to bag it without feeling rushed," Ciaran explains in the video.
His hack received mixed reviews from other TikTok users. Some, like @lorrijo68, praised Ciaran for his brilliant idea, while others, like @cosyscholar, cautioned against trying it as it could potentially affect the efficiency of the cashiers. Even an Aldi worker, @crazi_chloe, chimed in and joked that the hack wouldn't work as they would just scan faster. Another Aldi employee, @jessicawainx, also shared her perspective and advised against using this hack as it could create longer queues at the end of the till.
This is not the first time that Aldi's fast checkout process has been brought into the spotlight. In fact, the store has revealed that staff are encouraged to be as efficient as possible to keep prices low. According to a spokesperson from Aldi, their checkouts are 40% faster than those of their competitors. So instead of trying to slow down the cashiers, the trick is to use Aldi's designated "packing shelf" to sort out your items after they have been scanned.
For those who may not be familiar with this packing shelf, it can be found behind the tills and runs along the window towards the exit. This is where you are supposed to pack your shopping into your bags. You can simply slide your items back into your trolley as they are scanned, and then head to the shelf to neatly organize them into your bags. No need for any gaps on the conveyor belt.
It's no surprise that many people are turning to discount retailers like Aldi and Lidl to save money on their groceries. In fact, according to a study by consumer watchdog Which?, a typical monthly shop at Aldi costs approximately 30% less than one at Waitrose, the most expensive supermarket in the UK. Even Lidl, another budget-friendly retailer, came in second place with an average cost of only £2.67 more than Aldi for the same items.
The study included a variety of branded and own-brand products, such as Dolmio pasta sauce and Heinz baked beans, as well as Aldi and Lidl's own brand of bread, milk, and butter. However, it did not take into account multi-buy or loyalty prices, which are only available to members of the supermarkets' loyalty schemes.
Ele Clark, the retail editor at Which?, commented on the study, saying that with the rising cost of food, it's no wonder that many people are turning to discount retailers. She also added that customers can potentially save a significant amount by choosing to shop at Aldi or Lidl instead.
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