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\nThe new \u201ccontact-free\u201d grocery service will cover more than 200 stores of Aldi\u2019s UK network by Christmas
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MONTREAL, Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aldi <\/strong>has recently signed an agreement with mdf commerce inc. (TSX:MDF),<\/strong> a leader in SaaS commerce technology solutions, for its omnichannel commerce solution Orckestra Commerce Cloud. Together they are expanding the Click & Collect grocery service to make it available to more than 200 stores across the UK before Christmas.<\/p>\n

This Click & Collect initiative is an opportunity to offer a service in high demand in the UK and provide customers the option of contactless shopping. Following a successful trial in the fall where Aldi launched Click & Collect store pilots in different regions, the service is now expanding to more than 200 stores. With this new service, Aldi customers will be able to access Aldi\u2019s full grocery range contact-free through a convenient online shopping experience and curbside collection.<\/p>\n

\n David Barter, Managing Director of IT at Aldi UK, said<\/strong>: \u201cAldi has always offered amazing quality products at unbeatable prices and our new Click & Collect service provides customers with even more choice when shopping with us. mdf commerce<\/strong> has been a key partner to the process, providing their platform and expertise to help us introduce this new service.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n Louis Mousseau, President, ecommerce at mdf commerce, said:<\/strong> \u2018\u2019To have been chosen by Aldi UK to assist them in the launch of this very successful service is not just an honor, but also a proof of our unique capabilities to support timely and strategic omnichannel commerce initiatives through one comprehensive solution for our clients. Our thanks go to the entire team that has contributed to this initiative and make it possible for shoppers in the UK to plan and celebrate the Holidays as easily as possible before 2020 comes to an end.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n About mdf commerce inc.<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

\n mdf commerce inc. (TSX:MDF)<\/strong>, formerly known as Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc., enables the flow of commerce by providing a broad set of SaaS solutions that optimize and accelerate commercial interactions between buyers and sellers. Our platforms and services empower businesses around the world,\u00a0allowing them to generate billions of dollars in transactions on an annual basis. Our strategic sourcing, unified commerce and emarketplace platforms are supported by a strong and dedicated team of more than 600 employees based in Canada, the United States, Denmark, Ukraine and China. For more information, please visit us at\u00a0mdfcommerce.com<\/a>, follow us on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0or call at 1-877-677-9088.<\/p>\n

\n About Aldi<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Aldi is Britain\u2019s fifth largest supermarket with over 900 stores and more than 36,000 employees.<\/p>\n

Aldi is attracting hundreds of thousands of new customers every year with its range of exclusive brands, passing low operating costs on to customers in the form of low prices.<\/p>\n

The supermarket believes in making every day amazing and that\u2019s why every single day Aldi delivers on the best possible value for millions of families throughout the UK and Ireland across everything from award-winning fresh produce to world class gin.<\/p>\n

Aldi won\u2019t be beaten on price; consistently racks up award after award for quality; treats its suppliers with fairness and respect and recognises the responsibility of supporting valued institutions such as Team GB to demonstrate the importance of health and wellness. That\u2019s Aldi. That\u2019s everyday amazing. The reason they do this? Because Aldi believes that everyone should have access to fresh, healthy, affordable food\u2026it\u2019s a right, not a privilege.<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s current achievements and initiatives include:<\/p>\n