The first photo of ALDI supermarket’s new small trolleys have been shared on social media, prompting an excited reaction from shoppers.
In June, the retail giant confirmed to 7NEWS.com.au that it will introduce smaller trolleys to customers in an effort to provide “greater convenience”.
In the past, ALDI has only offered large 212-litre carts – which are 1.1m high – for shoppers to use, attracting criticism.
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Some claimed that the “enormous” trolleys were unsuitable for elderly, pregnant and “short” people, saying they are “made for giants”.
In response, an ALDI Australia spokesperson revealed that the half-sized trolleys – which are popular at Coles and Woolworths – would be available in stores.
“We recognize that customers are looking for greater convenience when they visit our stores, as it’s almost impossible not to pick up the excellent value products on offer,” the spokesperson said.
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“That’s why we’re introducing smaller trolleys across all our locations, so our customers can more efficiently pick up products while doing smaller grocery shops.”
The first photo of the new trolleys appeared on the Aldi Mums Facebook page, sending fans wild.
“Yes I just used one. I was surprised to see them. A great addition,” said one.
Added another: “OMG yes! So hard when you’re a short person to lag around their big trolley!”
A third wrote: “Fantastic, no more tiptoes trying to get the bottom items out of trolley.”
One more said: “About time! For me, 144cm of shortness the trolleys are so big, almost climbing in every time! Well done ALDI for the newer half cart smaller trolleys.”
Another responded: “Thank goodness, I hurt my stomach every time I try to get goods from the bottom of the larger trolleys. I hope mine gets them very, very, very soon.”
The new trolleys come just months after ALDI confirmed that it was introducing hand baskets to all stores.
ALDI fans said they were excited to use the new smaller trolleys arrive in store.
“I am only 5’2” & feel like a child pushing an adult trolley,” said one.
Another added: “I fall in the all the time or I have to get my taller kids to get the stuff out. I’m only 5’2”!”
Write one more: “I’m a shorty, and very tired of bashing my boobs on the big trolleys!”
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