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Aldi Closes Joint Online Shop Today to Refocus on Stores

The discounter says it is refocusing on in‑store retail after sustained losses at the 2021‑launched venture.

Overview

  • New orders are accepted only through September 30, after which the Aldi Nord/Aldi Süd webshop stops taking purchases.
  • All orders placed by the deadline will be fulfilled, with free returns and statutory withdrawal and warranty rights preserved.
  • About 80 employees at Aldi E‑Commerce GmbH are affected by the shutdown, according to reporting.
  • Industry reports indicate the shop never reached profitability, with a roughly €4.8 million loss in 2023.
  • Aldi will concentrate non‑food deals back in stores while keeping services such as its apps, Aldi Talk, Reisen and Foto running, as rival Netto courts online shoppers with a limited free‑shipping and €10 voucher offer.