Aldi to limit number of Christmas toys customers can purchase

Aldi will be limiting customer purchases to one of certain toys on sale.

Following the news that Ireland will be going to Level 5 from midnight on Wednesday, Aldi has announced that it will limit the number of Christmas toys customers can purchase in stores throughout the country. Aldi's Christmas toy range goes on sale from this Thursday, 22 October and customers will only be able to purchase one unit of the following toys available in Aldi stores:

• Large Wooden Toy Kitchen - Pink
• Large Wooden Toy Kitchen - Grey
• Premium Toy Kitchen
• Toy Vanity Table
• Stool and Access
• Wooden Dolls House
• Wooden Fire Station/Airport
• Wooden Cleaning Set
• Wooden Ironing Set/Airer Set
• Wooden Play Shop/Theatre

A spokesperson for Aldi said that a store marshal has been assigned to each Aldi store to manage a ticketing system and ensure any customer queues are orderly and that social distancing is strictly observed. Speaking about the news, Aldi Group Managing Director, Niall O’Connor said: "Our Christmas Specialbuys toy range as always offers exceptional value and prices. "The provision of a ticketing system will ensure as many shoppers as possible will get to avail of the offers and do so while shopping in a safe environment. "The safety of our staff and customers while in our stores is our number one priority and we continue to have in place several safety measures across our 144 stores."