Aldi Is Giving Away Free Groceries for a Year—Here’s How You Could Win

While the grocer has not yet said which exact stores will be affected, the spokesperson told MarthaStewart.com, self-checkout will remain at some locations.

“At Aldi, our top priority is delivering customers with a simple and seamless shopping experience. We continually test and refine our in-store technologies and checkout options to better address customer needs and enhance operational efficiency,” the spokesperson said. “As part of this process, we have adjusted checkout formats in select locations to ensure we’re offering the best shopping experience possible while delivering exceptional value. Self-checkout will remain available at many ALDI stores, and our approach is designed to evolve with customer feedback and new opportunities to innovate.”

On Reddit, one customer wrote that their local store never received the self-checkout kiosks, and that was fine with them. “The cashiers at the stores I regularly go to are very quick. If the customers would have their payment out while the cashier is doing their thing, the lines would move even quicker,” they posted.

The grocery store chain is known for its speedy cashiers, but shoppers do need to bag up their own wares, which can sometimes slow down the process.