It's good news for shoppers who already get the discounter's booze and Specialbuy ranges delivered as they will now be able to add groceries to their orders.
But customers will have to pay a premium, with a £6 per delivery charge plus a 10 to 20 per cent mark up on all shelf prices.
So if you ordered a £30 shop, you will expect to pay up to £42, including the maximum mark up and delivery charge.
The actual delivery cost isn't the most expensive charged by a supermarket, with Tesco charging up to £11 if your order is below £40.
Sainsbury's will charge up to £7 for the service compared to Waitrose where it's free.
Customers will need to order their shopping via the Home Run app or websiteBut you'll have to pay the mark up charges on whatever size your Aldi order is, unlike bigger supermarkets who often offer free delivery once you've spent a certain amount on your shopping.
The service is actually being run by a third-party delivery company who will pick up your goods from Aldi for you, and even queue at the check out.
Home Run already runs a speedy delivery for branches of Tesco, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer's in London and is adding Aldi to its list of supermarkets from today.
The company claims that it can get your order to you in just one hour but it could take longer depending on how big your shopping is and how far you are from the store.
Here's how to cut the cost of your grocery shop
- Write yourself a list – Only buy items that you need. If it isn’t on your list, don’t put it in the trolley
- Create a budget – Work out a weekly budget for your food shopping
- Never shop hungry – you are far more likely to buy more food if your tummy is rumbling
- Don’t buy pre-chopped veggies or fruit – The extra they’ll charge for chopping can be eye watering
- Use social media – follow your favourite retailers to find out about the latest deals
- Be disloyal – You may want to go to different stores to find the best bargains
- Check the small print – It’s always worth checking the price per kg/lb/litre when comparing offers so you’re making a like for like decision as a bigger box won’t necessarily mean you get more
- Use your loyalty cards – Don’t be afraid to sign up to them all. They all work slightly differently – work out what bonus suits you better and remember to trade in your points for additional rewards
Aldi bosses announced earlier this year that it had no plans to roll out a delivery service for groceries so Home Run could be the next best thing.
The discounter doesn't endorse the service but has been made aware that it is operating in their stores.
Customers who want to take advantage will need to place their order via the Home Run app or website.
It will then pass your order onto a contracted store picker and courier who will bring the goods to your door.
Launched in 2016, Home Run is hoping to expand the service nationwide, and could be the UK's answer to the United State's popular same day delivery service, Instacart.
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