Aldi hails record Christmas trading as UK sales jump 10.6%

Aldi said it was boosted by increased demand for premium products and online, highlighting a 75% sales increase for its online wine and Specialbuy businesses.

Aldi has posted 10.6% growth in the four weeks to December 24 (Peter Byrne/PA)

Discount supermarket chain Aldi has hailed record sales during the key Christmas period.

The retailer has revealed that sales rose by 10.6% in the four weeks to December 24, compared with the same period last year.