Introduction: Aldi is a supermarket chain of German origin that has a global presence as of today, with the brand having as many as 10,000 stores in 20 countries worldwide. Two sub-brands together make up the Aldi brand – each of them being called Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud. The annual revenue of the company exceeds $100 billion, with the figures on a steady incline throughout the past few years. There have been talks recently between the two branches to try and merge them into a single Aldi brand. This, the company believes, would improve Aldi in terms of quality and efficiency. Let’s know ‘Does Aldi Sell Bags of Ice?’
Aldi does not sell bags of ice at its US stores but it has been found out that the brand’s British outlets do sell ice bags at relatively cheap prices. It is difficult to understand the logic behind the decision but there have been talks recently that Aldi might soon start selling ice bags in the US as well.
Reasons behind Aldi not selling ice bags in the USA:
We dug deep into the topic and tried to find the logic behind the reasoning of Aldi not selling ice bags in the USA. Although it’s difficult to pinpoint a particular reason, a few possible explanations could be:
- The demand for ice in the US is less than that in other places, and selling other products yield more profit
- Aldi stores are not very big and do not have huge storage capacities. As such, they do not want to overload their stores by loading bags of ice that require huge space
- Most of the products at Aldi are designed to be sold instantly without requiring much storage space. Ice bags can take time to sell because of the reduced demand. Then, it becomes difficult for Aldi to store the items at the stores
Cost of ice bags at retail stores:
The average price of ice bags being sold at retail stores is usually around the $6 mark. Larger packets (up to 20pounds) may cost upwards of $10. The price varies depending on a few factors such as the quality of ice, the manufacturing process used, etc.
Retailers who sell ice bags:
Although Aldi does not sell ice bags, there are several other stores in the US that do. Here is a list of such stores that sell ice bags from all of their outlets:
- Walmart
- Sam’s Club
- Sheetz
- Kwik Trip
- Cumberland Farms
It must be noted that the list is not exhaustive, and apart from these, several other stores sell ice. Customers can always call in at the store before visiting to find out if the stores have stocks of the required product.
Conclusion:
Thus, we have seen in this article that Aldi does not sell ice bags in the US stores and customers may visit the aforementioned stores to purchase the product. Aldi fears that the efficiency and compactness of their stores might be impacted by storing such bulky stock at the stores, but considering the increased demand for ice bags, Aldi might as well consider rethinking their strategy as far as selling bags of ice are concerned.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Question. Why is there such an increased demand for ice bags at the stores?
Ice bags have varied applications in our daily life. About 80% of the ice is used in the drinks and beverage industry. Ice bags can be used for medicinal purposes (in the form of First Aid) as well. Items such as blended ice cream and regular ice cream also require ice bags to keep them fresh.
Question. How much does an average bag of ice weigh?
The weight of an average ice bag that can be purchased from the store is around 970 grams/ 2 pounds. The price of such an ice bag would be around $3, or even lower. All of the ice products being sold by the retailers are manufactured commercially and thus, are different in material than the ice we get at our home freezers.
Question. What are the best-selling products at Aldi?
Aldi is known for its homegrown products manufactured by subsidiaries owned by the brand itself. The products are decent in quality and come at very low prices, making Aldi a popular choice for consumers looking to cut down on their shopping budget. Some of the best-selling products at Aldi supermarket include dairy products (such as cheese, butter), fresh vegetables, instant food (such as noodles, chicken, etc.), and dog food.
Question. How does Aldi sell its products at such cheap prices?
Aldi sells products that are all manufactured by the brand itself. Thus, there are no additional costs involved and no charges in the middle as the products are sold directly from the manufacturer to the consumers. This allows Aldi to offer such cheap prices.
