Shoppers arriving at Aldi in Llandudno on Friday, August 21 were turned away after a notice on the entrance said the store was shut “until further notice due to unforeseen circumstances”. The supermarket apologised for any inconvenience caused.
Unannounced closure sparks speculation
The unannounced closure led to online speculation that part of the ceiling had collapsed following Thursday's torrential downpours, according to North Wales Live. This has not been verified by the budget supermarket chain.
The shop's exterior was cordoned off with tape, and employees were stationed outside to assist arriving shoppers at Mostyn Champneys Retail Park. Staff were seen inside the dimly lit store.
Previous closure for refurbishment
In 2022, the Llandudno branch shut for five months while refurbishment and extension works took place. The floor space was doubled and the store received a fresh layout.
Shopper told of possible reopening
One shopper said he was informed the outlet could potentially reopen today. He said: “The guy on the door said it mainly depends on the contractor – I got a feeling the store might stay shut for a little while longer.”
“Most people seemed to accept the situation but a few left disappointed having made special trips to the store,” the shopper continued. “The Aldi guy said the store had suffered water damage - I got the impression it had come in from the roof.”
“Looking from the outside, there were no obvious signs of damage. But there were heavy downpours yesterday - some of the rain was torrential. So maybe that played a part?”
Aldi UK has been contacted by North Wales Live for a comment.
