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Aldi’s Specialbuys go on sale every Thursday and Sunday with some items immediately selling out due to their popularity. However, some products are currently delayed, meaning they will not land in store until later this month, or in November.
Aldi has apologised to its customers for the delays on some Specialbuys.
Disruptions in global shipping are to blame, according to the supermarket.
Aldi stated on its website: “Due to the current disruptions to global shipping, a number of Specialbuys may be delayed.
“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
“We’re doing all we can to provide clarity on expected availability dates, but these are subject to change.
“Dates will vary by store and by region.”
Aldi recommended signing up to its newsletter for the latest updates on Specialbuys.
Back in April, the discount retailer announced that its delays were due to the blockage of the Suez Canal.
A container ship was stuck in the canal for almost a week, causing havoc to global trade.
However, the current situation could be because of a number of reasons, such as the ongoing Covid pandemic or the shortage in workers within the supply chain industry.
Many EU citizens have left the UK since the start of the pandemic, meaning that there are fewer lorry drivers to deliver stock to supermarkets.
According to the Road Haulage Association, the UK is currently short of 100,000 drivers, compared to a shortage of 60,000 before the pandemic.
Some of the items that were expected to land online earlier this week and in store today include children’s toys such as the Giant Soft Toy, Large Wooden Vehicles, and Little Town Grey Ukelele.
The two former items will arrive online this weekend and in store later this month, while the latter product will not be available to buy online until November.
A popular item that has already sold out in stores include the Squishmallow.
Available in different models and costing £7.99, the Novelty Squishmallow toy will be back online this weekend and in stores at the end of the month.
Other popular products that were supposed to be available to buy this week but are now delayed include the Two in One Coffee Pod Machine and the Mamia Nursery Cot Bed.
Aldi does not yet know when these items will be available to buy, but they will be on sale online only.
The Ambiano Glass Kettle, however, will be in stock on October 29.
Unfortunately, there are also cancelled products which will not be arriving in stores at all, although they had been advertised to arrive in mid-October.
These are Children’s Halloween Costume, Halloween Inflatable Pumpkins, and Halloween Lights.
Full list of delayed Specialbuys and estimated store arrival dates
13.3 Inch Notebook - Online Only
2 In 1 Coffee Pod Machine - Online Only
Mamia Nursery Changing Unit - Online Only
Mamia Nursery Cot Bed - Online Only
Mamia Nursery Wardrobe - Online Only
Mini Cast Iron Cookware 2 Pack - Online Only
Acacia Wood Rectangle Chopping Block - 05/11/2021
Ambiano Vacuum Food Sealer - 24/10/2021
Batman Tile Track Playset - 05/11/2021
Blue 20cm Cast Iron Casserole Dish - 26/10/2021
Blue 26cm Cast Iron Casserole Dish - 05/11/2021
Blue 26cm Shallow Casserole Dish - 26/10/2021
Blue 27cm Cast Iron Casserole Dish - 05/11/2021
Blue 30cm Cast Iron Casserole Dish - 05/11/2021
Blue Cast Iron Roaster - 05/11/2021
Blue Rectangular Cast Iron Griddle - 26/10/2021
Green Rectangle Clip & Close Set - 24/10/2021
Harry Potter Panorama Puzzle - 24/10/2021
Kirkton House Blue Griddle Pan - 26/10/2021
Machines on The Move Jigsaw Book - 26/10/2021
Planes Pull Back & Go - 05/11/2021
Princess & The Prize Sound Book - 26/10/2021
Vacuum Food Sealer Refills - 05/11/2021
3D Puzzle Paw Patrol - 31/10/2021
Aldi Bear Eco Soft Toy - 31/10/2021
Doll with White Dinosaur Sleepsuit - 24/10/2021
Little Town Detective Set - 05/11/2021
Little Town Grey Ukulele - 05/11/2021
Little Town Kids' Stripe Teepee - 26/10/2021
Little Town Toy Box - 29/10/2021
Little Town Wooden Home Gym Set - 27/10/2021
Peppa Pig Glow Soft Toy - 05/11/2021
Racer/Hammer/Dominoes Set - 31/10/2021
Wooden Cookie/Biscuit/Doughnut Set - 31/10/2021
Wooden Garden/Veg Patch/Windmill - 31/10/2021
Wooden Grocery Sets/Play Food - 31/10/2021
Wooden Peppa Pig House - 31/10/2021
Wooden Pirate Ship/Garage - 31/10/2021
Wooden Pull Along Animals - 31/10/2021
Wooden Salad/Sushi/Burrito Set - 31/10/2021
Wooden Tambourine Percussion Set - 05/11/2021
20V Cordless Combi Drill - Online Only
50 Piece Drill Set - Online Only
Ferrex Bandsaw - Online Only
Harry Potter Projector Alarm Clock - Online Only
Lego Harry Potter 4 Privet Drive - Online Only
Lego Hogwarts Astronomy Tower - Online Only
Lego Hogwarts Clock Tower - Online Only
Lego Hogwarts Express - Online Only
Black Fleece Trainers - TBC
Boy's Black Winter Boots - 23/10/2021
Girl's Black Winter Boots - 04/11/2021
Heart Cookie Cutters - TBC
Pink Dough Scraper - TBC
Ash And Dirt Vacuum Cleaner - Online Only
Crane Acupressure Mat - Online Only
Chopping Board Set - TBC
Edged Dirt Buster Mat - TBC
Grey Cat Ottoman Box - 22/10/2021
Teddy Bear Rug - TBC
Deco Style Soft Touch Brush Set - TBC
Kirkton House Pink Dough Scraper - TBC
Melamine Mixing Bowl Set - TBC
Natural Wonders Mosaic Sticker Book - TBC
Powder Coated Heart Cookie Cutters - TBC
Princess Scratch and Sketch Book - TBC
Rose Gold Baking Tray - TBC
Children's 3D Unicorn Umbrella - TBC
Metal Grey Storage Caddy - TBC
Brush & Duster Set - TBC
Desk Chair - Online Only
Phillips Air Fryer XL - Online Only
3D Unicorn Umbrella - TBC
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