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James Andrews

Aldi apologises to shoppers as it removes popular items from stores

Aldi has taken the decision to remove some of its special buys from stores.

The budget supermarkt's website has been updated to tell shoppers that while they'll still be able to find Special Buys online, some items will not be available in stores as planned.

The notice reads: "Unfortunately, you won’t find many of our Baby & Toddler Specialbuys in store on Monday 13th April as planned.

"However, you can still shop the full range below and have them delivered straight to your door."

Buying restrictions are lifted, but some things are still missing (REUTERS)

If you head to the Special Buys homepage, a second message reads: "You may have noticed that not all our advertised Specialbuys have been available to purchase in store due to current events.

"We're pleased to be able to tell you that many of these are still available to purchase online, while stocks last."

The news that products will be restricted comes as work behind the scenes means Aldi has been able to lift most of its buying restrictions.

In a letter to customers yesterday, chief executive Giles Hurley wrote: "I would like to personally thank you for your continued patience and co-operation during these unprecedented times.

"There is no doubt that we have all had to radically change the way we go about our daily lives, not least in the way we shop."

But thanks to work done, things are almost back to normal now.

"From Monday 13th April, we will remove all of our remaining product restrictions," he said.

"Our shelves are now well stocked throughout the day, so there is no need to visit stores first thing in the morning.

"In fact, from Tuesday 14th April, we will be extending our opening hours in almost all of our stores so you can shop until 10pm Monday to Saturday, when our stores are quieter.

"Normal Sunday opening hours remain in place."

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