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Aldi today confirmed it remains commited to opening a new store in Tuam by 2022. It has purchased part of Glynn Homevalue Hardware’s site on the Ballygaddy Road in the centre of Tuam to build its store.
Aldi Ireland today announced that it is removing polystyrene trays from its multi-award winning range of Specially Selected Irish Pizzas, instead introducing cardboard trays. Arriving in stores this month, the new trays are fully recyclable and will lead to the removal of 3.5 tonnes of non-recyclable packaging each year.
Aldi Ireland has extended its partnership with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) in a new four-year deal.
Aldi will continue as the IRFU’s Official ‘Fresh Food Partner’ until 2024. The new contract sees Aldi extend its commitment to the Aldi Play Rugby programme, a national initiative for primary school children. The extension will bring the return of the Aldi Play Rugby Sticker Competition later this month, which will bring investment by the retailer this primary schools competition to €1.2m over the last 12 months.
Aldi Ireland today announced that it will increase its minimum rate of pay for 2020 to €12.30 per hour. Aldi will be the first Irish retailer to implement The Living Wage Technical Group’s rate for its employees, reaffirming its position as Ireland’s highest paying supermarket. The new rates will be effective from 1st February. Aldi Store Assistants will earn up to €14.10 per hour.
