Aldi Click and Collect: UK Ended, Ireland Launched (2024 Update)

If you’ve been trying to place an Aldi click and collect order lately, you might have noticed things look different depending on which side of the Irish Sea you’re on: in the UK, the service vanished from 174 stores in August 2024, while Aldi Ireland launched its own click and collect service with plans to expand. Here’s what happened and what it means for your next shop.

UK stores that ended service: 174 ·
Ireland stores with service (initial): 1 (Dublin), expanding to 15 ·
Date UK service ceased: August 19, 2024 ·
Date Ireland service launched: August 2024 ·
Service name: Click and Collect

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts

UK ended click and collect on August 19, 2024 (The Retail Bulletin (supermarket trade news))
174 stores were affected (Retail Systems (retail technology publication))
Ireland launched in August 2024, starting at Sallynoggin, Dublin (IGD (food & consumer goods research))

2What’s unclear

Exact future expansion timeline beyond 15 stores in Ireland
Whether Aldi UK will ever reintroduce the service
Specific details behind the “efficiency drive” rationale
Whether Aldi Ireland will introduce home delivery after the click and collect expansion

3Timeline signal

UK trial launched September 2020 (Retail Systems)
UK ended August 2024 (Retail Gazette (UK retail news))
Ireland launch August 2024 (IGD)

4What’s next

Ireland expansion to 15 stores (IGD)
UK shoppers must rely on in-store only (IGD)

The upshot

Aldi’s click and collect story is a tale of two strategies: UK Aldi is doubling down on its ultra-efficient in-store model, while Irish Aldi is betting that a small online-to-car-park service will win over local shoppers looking for speed and convenience.

Why has Aldi stopped doing click and collect?

Efficiency drive and store operations

Aldi UK ended its click and collect service after Sunday, August 18, 2024. No new orders could be placed from August 19 (The Retail Bulletin (supermarket trade news)). The discounter said the move was part of an efficiency drive to focus on its core in-store operation (Retail Gazette (UK retail news)).

The service was originally launched in September 2020 during the pandemic (Retail Systems (retail technology publication)).
At its peak, it reached over 200 stores, but had shrunk to 177 by July 2023 (The Grocer (UK grocery industry news)).
Aldi UK also ended home delivery of alcohol and Specialbuys in 2023, and dropped its Deliveroo trial in 2022 (Retail Gazette).

Customer response and impact

Some customers took to social media to express disappointment, particularly those who relied on the service for quick pickups. The fee was £4.99 per order, with staff loading items into car boots in compostable tray liners (The Retail Bulletin). Aldi is Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket group (Retail Systems), and the decision signals a sharp retreat from online services.

Bottom line: Aldi UK decided that running click and collect didn’t fit its lean, low-cost store model. Shoppers who valued the convenience: you’ll have to pop into a store again. Aldi’s focus is squarely on in-store efficiency, not online flexibility.

The pattern: Aldi UK’s retreat from online services highlights a strategic bet that its core in-store experience outweighs digital convenience.

Does Aldi Ireland do click and collect?

Current availability in Dublin

Yes. Aldi Ireland launched a click and collect service in August 2024, starting at its Sallynoggin store in Dublin (IGD (food & consumer goods research)). (The company had run a smaller trial in February 2021 (IGD), but the current rollout is new.) Customers order online and pick up at designated parking spots.

Expansion plans to 15 stores

Aldi Ireland plans to extend the service to 15 stores across the country (IGD). The move is a direct contrast to the UK decision, reflecting different market conditions and consumer habits.

How to use the service

Visit the Aldi Ireland website and select the click and collect option.
Choose your store (currently Sallynoggin, Dublin).
Select a 1-hour collection timeslot.
Add items to your cart and pay online.
Drive to the designated parking spot at the chosen time.
Staff will bring your shopping to your car.

What to watch

If the Irish rollout succeeds, Aldi’s parent company may have a blueprint for click and collect in other European markets — but the UK’s retreat suggests it’s not a one-size-fits-all strategy.

The implication: Aldi Ireland’s expansion signals a test of digital convenience in a market where Aldi’s discount model can coexist with online ordering.

Can I click and collect with Aldi?

UK: service no longer available

No. Since August 19, 2024, the service is gone from all UK stores (Retail Gazette). You can still shop at any Aldi UK branch in person.

Ireland: service available

Yes, at the Sallynoggin store initially, expanding to more locations (IGD). Orders are placed online for collection at a chosen timeslot.

Does Aldi no longer do online shopping?

Aldi UK online shopping alternatives

Aldi UK does not offer any direct online shopping for groceries as of August 2024. It previously sold wine, spirits, and Specialbuys online, but those ended in 2023 (Grocery Gazette (UK grocery news)). The only way to buy Aldi products in the UK now is in-store.

Aldi Ireland online shopping options

In Ireland, online ordering is available exclusively for click and collect — there is no home delivery (IGD). Customers select a store, choose a timeslot, and pay online before pickup.

Can I order things from Aldi online?

Aldi UK: no direct online ordering

Not for groceries or general merchandise. The only official Aldi UK website provides store information and offers, but no online checkout (Retail Systems).

Aldi Ireland: click and collect ordering online

Yes, through the click and collect portal on the Aldi Ireland website. The process is straightforward: choose a store, pick a 1-hour collection window, and pay. Then drive to the designated bay, and staff bring your shopping to your car.

Why this matters

The divergence between UK and Ireland shows how local operations can shape digital services. Aldi UK is ruthlessly efficient; Aldi Ireland is experimenting with convenience. For shoppers, the takeaway is check your local market — the same brand can mean a totally different experience.

The catch: Aldi’s regional split underscores that one-size-fits-all digital strategies don’t always apply, even within the same company.

Timeline: Aldi click and collect key dates

September 2020 — Aldi UK trials click and collect in response to pandemic demand (Retail Systems).
February 2021 — Aldi Ireland launches initial click and collect trial in Dublin (IGD).
July 2023 — UK network shrinks from 200+ to 177 stores (The Grocer).
August 19, 2024 — Aldi UK ends click and collect at all 174 remaining stores (The Retail Bulletin).
August 2024 — Aldi Ireland relaunches click and collect at Sallynoggin, Dublin, with plans for 15 stores (IGD).

What’s confirmed and what’s still unclear

Confirmed facts

UK service ended on August 19, 2024, affecting 174 stores (Retail Systems)
Ireland service launched (or relaunched) in August 2024 (IGD)
Aldi UK gave operational efficiency as the reason (Retail Gazette)
£4.99 fee applied in UK (The Retail Bulletin)
Aldi Ireland plans to expand to 15 stores (IGD)

What’s unclear

Exact launch date of Ireland’s service beyond “August 2024”
Detailed reasons behind the UK efficiency drive
Whether Aldi UK will ever bring click and collect back
Whether Aldi Ireland will expand beyond 15 stores
Whether Aldi Ireland will introduce home delivery after the click and collect expansion

What Aldi has said

“After careful consideration, we have taken the difficult decision to remove our Click and Collect service to focus on providing the best possible value, quality and experience in our stores.”

— Aldi UK spokesperson, quoted in Retail Gazette

“Our new Click and Collect service offers our customers the convenience of shopping from home and collecting at a time that suits them.”

— Aldi Ireland spokesperson, quoted in IGD

The contrast in messaging is striking: UK Aldi pulls back to its core in-store promise, while Irish Aldi leans into a hybrid model that gives shoppers a digital entry point without the complexity of home delivery.

Additional sources

hindustantimes.com, grocerygazette.co.uk, thegrocer.co.uk

The discontinuation of Aldi’s click and collect in the UK is explored in depth in Aldi click and collect UK status.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aldi click and collect free?

In the UK it cost £4.99. In Ireland, the fee structure hasn’t been officially detailed, but typical Aldi models involve a small charge.

How do I access Aldi click and collect in Ireland?

Visit the Aldi Ireland website, select the click and collect option, choose your store (currently Sallynoggin), pick a collection timeslot, and pay online.

What is the minimum order for Aldi click and collect?

No minimum order has been publicly stated for the Irish service. In the UK there was no minimum either.

Can I use the Aldi app for click and collect?

In Ireland, orders are placed via the website, not the app. The Aldi app in the UK never supported click and collect orders.

Will Aldi bring back click and collect in the UK?

Aldi has not announced any plans. Given the efficiency drive and the dropping of other online services, a return seems unlikely in the short term.

Does Aldi Ireland offer home delivery?

No. Click and collect is the only online option; there is no home delivery service.

For UK shoppers, the choice is clear: in-store only, or switch to a competing service. For Irish shoppers, click and collect offers a new way to save time without sacrificing Aldi’s legendary low prices. The bigger lesson: even a single brand can run two very different plays from the same playbook.