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Aldi Slashes Prices on 25 More Items to Counter Lidl

Consumer skepticism over spot price hikes at Lidl underscores the ongoing discount duel in Germany’s inflationary market.

Overview

  • On June 18, Aldi announced permanent price cuts on 25 items across categories including pet food, personal care and private-label chocolate.
  • The reductions feature 20-cent discounts on Choceur Milch Mäuse and a range of other Choceur chocolate snacks.
  • Aldi’s latest move follows Lidl’s May 24 record price cut across more than 500 products as both chains compete for budget-conscious shoppers.
  • Some Lidl customers reported isolated price increases despite the discounter’s overall cuts, fueling skepticism in social-media comments.
  • Other German retailers such as Rewe, Edeka and Norma have begun adjusting prices and consumer groups are calling for a dedicated pricing watchdog.