Lidl follows Aldi with its back to school range

James Rodger & Estel Farell Roig

3 July 2024 at 0:10 pm·2-min read

Lidl has launched a cheap back to school bundle which rivals fellow discounter Aldi, and it includes everything from pencils to polo shirts for mums and dads to buy. — -Credit: (Image: No credit)

Lidl's budget-friendly school uniform bundle is making a return to stores this week, providing competition for Aldi. The discount supermarket has unveiled an affordable back-to-school package that includes everything from pencils to polo shirts for parents to purchase.

The back-to-school range will be available from this Thursday (July 4). The Lidl back-to-school collection features items such as Kids' School Sweatshirt priced at £1.50 and Kids' School Shirts 2 pack for £2.49, along with Kids' School Polo Shirt 2 pack at £1.75, Kids' School Trousers for £1.75 and Kids' School Jersey Trousers 2 pack for £4.99.

Additional items on offer include Kids' School Shorts for £1.75, Kids' School Pinafore 2 pack at £6.99, Kids' School Skirt for £1.75 and Kids' School Tights 3 pack for £3.79, as well as Kids' School Knee High Socks 5 pack for £2.49 and Kids' School Ankle Socks 5 pack for £2.49.

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Also listed are Kids' Zip-Up School Sports Hoodie for £3.49, Kids' School Joggers for £3.49 and Kids' School Cycling Shorts 2 pack for £2.99, alongside Kids' School T-Shirts for £1.99, Kids' Leggings 2 pack for £3.99, Kids' Joggers 2 pack for £6.99 and Make it Easy Workbook for £3.49.

Other items in the range include Kids' Character Lunch Box And Bottle for £7.99, Electric Pencil Sharpener for £3.99, BIC Stationery Display for £1.99 and Food Storage Boxes or Drinks Bottles Shipper for £4.99. The range also features a Notebook A5 / A6 2 pack for £2.99, Gel Pens - 30pk for £3.99, Digital Drawing Board for £5.99, Fluffy Notebook Set for £3.99 and Craft Pen Set for £1.99, reports Birmingham Live.

The collection is rounded off with Folder (2 for £4) - £2.49, Kids Magic Pen Set 10pk - £1.99, Bumper Sticker Pad Shipper (2 for £3) - £1.99 and Educational Mini Games CDU - £2.99, along with Curious Universe Kids' Activity Case - £4.99 and Undercover Bumper Stationery Set - £4.99.

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