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Aldi is named Britain's cheapest supermarket as shoppers could save over £60 by switching from Waitrose

From the Newshound archive · first published 6 October 2026.

Aldi is named Britain's cheapest supermarket as shoppers could save over £60 by switching from Waitrose

monthly comparison, which tracked prices across Britain's major supermarkets in September. Lidl came within £2 of Aldi's top spot, with its sales surging 10.8% to £13bn in 2026. Aldi's cheapest basket cost £159.48 against Waitrose's £223.38 for the same shop.

Lidl's rapid growth is piling pressure on Aldi for the discount crown, analysts at GlobalData warn.

At £208.64, Ocado ranked as the second priciest option, giving budget-conscious families a clear steer on where to shop.

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