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Aldi announces its Price Promise campaign citing annual savings based on internal data
The supermarket plans to roll out hundreds of new products across its Australian stores
New additions to core range include bakery, pantry and international food items
The supermarket segment within the ASX 200 and All Ordinaries retail landscape may witness intensified competition as Aldi Australia pushes forward with its pricing strategy aimed at undercutting key rivals. The German supermarket operator has publicised its ongoing “Price Promise” initiative, reinforcing its messaging around weekly savings and product value for consumers.
In the latest announcement, Aldi declared its long-standing pricing stance would remain a core business pillar. Alongside this, it revealed a significant upgrade to its product range within Australian stores.
Aldi Maintains Price Gap Against Major Supermarket Chains
Aldi claimed that its internal pricing review revealed a considerable gap between its average basket price and those of major Australian retailers such as Woolworths, Coles, and IGA. This pricing comparison, based on data gathered between July of last year and the end of June this year, underpins the retailer’s push to strengthen its competitive positioning.
The company stated that its approach is distinct from competitors who lean on short-term discounting campaigns. Aldi continues to emphasise that its pricing is consistently reviewed across a broader range of goods, not just selective product categories.
Core Range Upgraded with Over Two Hundred New Additions
To complement its pricing campaign, Aldi has unveiled plans to introduce a variety of new products into its stores. The upgraded core range will reportedly feature a mix of household staples and specialty international cuisine.
Among the notable inclusions are El Tora crunchy corn taco shells, World Kitchen garlic naan bread, Asia Green Garden sriracha sauce, and Bakers Life spiced fruit buns. These additions signal Aldi’s intent to appeal to a wide customer base seeking convenience, flavour, and affordability.
The expansion aligns with its wider strategy of encouraging customers to complete full weekly shops in-store rather than visiting multiple outlets.
Survey Data Shows Lower Basket Prices at Aldi
Though Aldi did not release the full methodology behind its pricing comparisons, broader third-party surveys have echoed similar findings. Historical pricing audits tracking grocery costs across supermarket chains in Australia have indicated that average basket totals at Aldi remain lower than those of competing outlets.
These comparative insights support Aldi’s overarching message and strengthen the retailer’s positioning in the market amid inflationary pressures impacting household spending habits.
Retail Competition Escalates Ahead of Holiday Period
The timing of this announcement positions Aldi to potentially benefit from increased household budgeting in the lead-up to the end-of-year shopping period. The extended product range rollout and renewed focus on long-term price leadership could drive shifts in consumer preferences, with broader implications for competitors operating across the ASX 100 retail and consumer discretionary categories.
