The store, located at 381 Croydon Road, will officially open its doors on Thursday, July 10, at 8am.
The launch of the store will see a visit from Team GB’s Kate Shortman. (Image: Aldi) The launch will be marked by a visit from Team GB’s artistic swimming star and Olympic silver medallist Kate Shortman, who will help cut the ribbon.
Besjana, the store manager, said: “We can’t wait to open the doors to the new store in Caterham.
“It’s set to be a special day and having Olympic hero Kate Shortman join us will make it a morning to remember.”
Kate will also hand out free bags of fresh fruit and vegetables from Aldi’s Super 6 range to the first 30 customers in the queue.
Aldi’s Super6 aisle. (Image: Aldi) She said: “I’m so excited to be opening Aldi’s new store; it will be great to chat to customers and a lovely way for me to thank Aldi for its support of Team GB.”
The store will be run by Besjana and a team of 28 colleagues from the area.
It will stock Aldi’s full range of high-quality, low-price products, including fresh British meat, the Specially Selected collection, beers, wines and spirits, and a Food to Go section.
Customers can also look forward to the popular Specialbuys aisle, offering new bargains every Thursday and Sunday on everything from electrical goods to garden tools.
Aldi has supported Team GB with fresh food vouchers since 2015 as part of its commitment to healthy eating and sport.
Aldi’s iconic Specialbuys aisle. (Image: Aldi) The supermarket has also been named the UK’s Cheapest Supermarket for 2024 by consumer group Which? —the fourth consecutive year it has earned the title.
Alongside the launch, the Caterham store is encouraging local charities and food banks to sign up with Neighbourly, a platform connecting businesses with community organisations.
Registered charities will be able to collect surplus food and perishable items such as fruit, vegetables, and bakery goods seven days a week.
Charities interested in partnering with the store can email aldi@neighbourly.com.
The new Caterham branch will be open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 10pm, and Sundays from 10am to 4pm.