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Aldi is closing all its UK stores on Boxing Day again this year

The supermarket wants to thank staff for all their hard work.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 19th September 2024

Aldi has become the latest retailer to announce that it’ll be closing all its stores across the UK on Boxing Day this year.

Christmas is always known to be one of the busiest periods of the year for the retail industry, and Boxing Day has a reputation for being the ultimate day for shopping deals and discounts in the UK, but this year, Aldi has made the decision to close all of its stores nationwide on this bank holiday.

The supermarket retailer says it wants to thank its colleagues colleagues, once again, “for all their hard work” throughout the year.

This means that all Aldi stores will be closed on 25 and 26 December.

Aldi is closing all its UK stores on Boxing Day again this year / Credit: Aldi

All stores will then reopen as usual on Friday 27 December, so customers can pick up all the essentials for their New Year celebrations. 

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Opening hours at different Aldi stores across the UK will vary in the lead-up to Christmas, so it’s important to check the times for your local store, but the company has confirmed that most branches will be operating extended hours to “ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day”.

Speaking on the decision to shut up shop on Boxing Day this year, Richard Thornton, who is the Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is such a special period for many of our colleagues, and by keeping our stores closed on Boxing Day, Aldi gives them more time to spend with their loved ones.”

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Stores will reopen as normal on Friday 27 December, in time for grabbing New Year essentials / Credit: Aldi

Mr Thornton said that, despite the Boxing Day closure, Aldi customers will have “plenty to look forward to” in the run-up to Christmas.

He said the retailer has some “exciting Christmas ranges” hitting the shelves very soon.

Aldi’s announcement of its Boxing Day closures comes after fellow retailer, Home Bargains, confirmed a couple of weeks back that it would, once again, be shutting UK stores on both Boxing Day and New Year’s Day again in 2024, just as it has done for several other years prior.

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It’s expected that a handful of other retailers will make similar announcements over the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled.

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A massive student shopping event is returning to Manchester Arndale next week

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The MCR Student Social shopping event is back at Manchester Arndale. Credit: Manchester BID

Students in Greater Manchester will be able to bag some big savings next week when Manchester Arndale’s popular event returns to the shopping centre. 

The MCR Student Social will feature massive discounts, live entertainment, competitions, games, and loads more as it welcomes new and returning students to the city. 

Top brands like Levi’s, Urban Outfitters, The North Face, Space NK, and Victoria’s Secret will all be getting involved, with up to 30% student discount on offer. 

And there’ll be huge unbeatable offers on Manchester Arndale’s food, drink and entertainment offerings too, like 50% off at Doner Shack.

The brand new HOP Vietnamese, which serves street-food-inspired bites from its colourful restaurant on Market Street, will also be slashing its prices in half. 

You and your student pals can get competitive at Immersive Gamebox, or head to Urban Playground to try your hand at ITV’s The Cube.

Over on Market Street, our very own Audio North will be spinning tunes from a DJ truck – come say hi and get your requests in at @audio.north.

Another live DJ will also be in position at Halle Place, which is home to some of the shopping centre’s best restaurants. 

The MCR Student Social is back at Manchester Arndale this month. Credit: The Manc Group
The MCR Student Social is back at Manchester Arndale this month. Credit: The Manc Group
The MCR Student Social is back at Manchester Arndale this month. Credit: Manchester BID
The MCR Student Social is back at Manchester Arndale this month. Credit: Manchester BID

And keep your eyes peeled for roaming activations, where you can win big prizes and grab exclusive goodies. 

Inside the many stores at Manchester Arndale there’ll be more games, giveaways, free samples and prizes. Just grab a leaflet on the night to see what’s on around the city centre destination. 

Students will be able to get to grips with their new favourite retail hotspots, whether they’re browsing for accessories for their digs in Flying Tiger or TKMaxx, doing the big shop in Aldi, shopping in River Island and Monki, or having a night out in Roxy Ball Room or King Pins. 

Many of these offer big student discounts all year round, but for one night they’ll be pulling out all the stops. 

The MCR Student Social is the ultimate chance for new and returning students to grab amazing deals and experience the best of the city.

It’s back at Manchester Arndale on Thursday 26 September 2024 – see more here and follow @manchesterarndale on Instagram for the latest updates.

Featured image: Manchester BID

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Space NK to give away hundreds of free goody bags at opening of new Trafford Centre store

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Space NK is set to open its new store in the Trafford Centre this weekend, and hundreds of shoppers are expected to turn out.

As the leading beauty retailer – which also recently just opened a swanky new store in Manchester Arndale – prepares to welcome cosmetics fans through the doors of its newest Greater Manchester home this weekend, customers are being told they’re in for a real treat, as the brand has now confirmed some exciting launch day plans.

The first 300 people to visit the new Trafford Centre store on Saturday (21 September) when it opens at 10am will receive an exclusive Space NK goody bag filled with items from some of the world’s best beauty brands.

Not only that, but the first 200 shoppers to spend £150 in store will also receive a goody bag that’s worth an incredible £300.

Known and loved by millions of shoppers all across the country for offering a wide range of products, including skincare, cosmetics, and even beauty ‘gadgets’ too, Space NK stocks more than 130 world-renowned brands.

Drunk Elephant, Nars, Charlotte Tilbury, and Diptyque are just some of the big names the retailer is known to stock, alongside a whole host of exclusive products.

The new Trafford Centre store will feature 18 makeup ‘gondolas’, more than 300 shelves of the most in-demand brands, and dedicated areas for customers to try products at their leisure.

Space NK is opening a new store in the Trafford Centre this weekend / Credit: Space NK (via Facebook)

To make sure no launch-day customer walks away empty handed, Space NK branded tote bags will be handed out to Trafford Centre shoppers, alongside a selection of different beauty samples for anyone joining the queue.

Across the opening weekend, on both Saturday and Sunday, any customer who makes a purchase in-store will also get the chance to play the ‘Spin to Win’ wheel game, and there’s loads of amazing prizes set to be won – including a much-coveted Space NK advent calendar, just in time for the festive season.

DJs will be blasting tunes to entertain shoppers all weekend long, and there’ll also be an exclusive set from TikTok sensation, the Altego twins, as well as complementary croissants and cookies for the first customers in the queue.

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Space NK will be located on Lower Peel Avenue in the Trafford Centre, and it officially opens for business from 10am on Saturday 21 September.

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