Aldi's little-known trolley rule means some items aren't scanned at the till

What's OnShoppingAldiThere is one number to look for on your Aldi shoppingNeil Shaw Assistant Editor10:08, 04 Sep 2026Updated 10:08, 04 Sep 2026Aldi has explained a little-known trolley rule that means there are some items you don't need to put on the belt when you get to the till. The Aldi rule is one of a number of 'secrets' the supermarket chain has explained for shoppers.‌Shoppers might think they know their local Aldi inside out, but bosses say some of its 'most useful store features' are hiding in plain sight. From shelf dividers to tiny yellow checkout numbers, Aldi is lifting the lid on four design details that shoppers may not have noticed.‌Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, explained four in-store featires you may have missed - including the trolley rule.‌The me