Overview
- An Aldi spokesperson confirmed Specialbuys would arrive on Friday, January 2, followed by the usual Sunday release on January 4.
- Lidl’s Middle Aisle timing was also adjusted, with items landing around December 31 and January 2, plus a Sunday drop on January 4.
- Both chains typically refresh these limited-quantity ranges on Thursdays and Sundays but moved dates because Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fell on Thursdays.
- Aldi reiterates its “once they’re gone, they’re gone” policy, while Lidl directs shoppers to online stock indicators for availability checks.
- Aldi’s Back to School bundle returns on January 4 at £3.50, and routine middle-aisle releases are expected to restart from Thursday, January 8.