Why Aldi Charges for Shopping Carts: The Smart Reason Behind It
If you’ve ever shopped at Aldi, you’ve probably noticed that the store requires a small deposit to use a shopping cart. Unlike most supermarkets, where carts are free, Aldi asks customers to insert a coin—usually 25 cents or a small token—to unlock a cart. While it might seem unusual at first, there’s a clever reason behind this practice.