Why Does Aldi Make Customers Pay for Shopping Carts? The Smart Reason Behind the Quarter Deposit
You walk into Aldi, ready to shop—and then you see it: a row of shopping carts, each chained together, with a sign that says “Deposit Required.” No employee is rushing to unhook one for you. Instead, you need a quarter (or a special token) to release a cart. At first glance, it seems odd—even …









