Every new SpecialBuy item coming to Aldi's middle aisle on Thursday, August 7

Aldi shoppers will notice a major change in stores today (August 7) as Specialbuy refresh day arrives. The middle aisle, which is often very tempting to shoppers, is popular for its huge range of items that stand out for their budget prices.

Each week follows a specific theme - and this one is perfect for people already prepping for the upcoming 2025/26 school term. It seems like the summer holidays only just started for kids, but September is just a few weeks away.

With it comes the start of a new school year, which can be expensive for parents. They will need to make sure their kids have the right size uniforms and enough supplies for the best learning experience possible.

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Spreading the cost can help the overall expense feel less like a sudden bank balance drain, and Aldi has launched a handful of affordable items that are perfect for school, college, university or even the office. The range includes water bottles, lunch boxes and stationery.

It can be somewhat overwhelming to browse what's in stock during your weekly shop, and you might end up missing something. So, look ahead of time at what to expect with this roundup of new items coming into stores.

Dylan (@dylanreviews) is an Aldi employee who regularly showcases the Specialbuys for his massive 353,000 followers each week. He showed off a range of drinkware, including 750ml Stainless Steel Flasks (£6.99) and a jumbo 1.8L bottle (£9.99). For little ones, there was a choice of different Squishmallow-themed bottles (£3.99).

He also showed off a variety of Silicone Storage Packs (£2.99 for 3pk), ideal for packed lunches. Shoppers can pick up different themes such as Animals, Nature, Fruit and Gaming to make their break a little more fun.

Sticking with lunchtime, there is also some Bento-style lunchboxes for £3.99 and £4.99 (depending on size). To carry everything, shoppers can grab a simple Polar Gear Lunch Bag (£4.99) in plain colours like black, pink or blue - ideal for older kids or taking to the office.

Aldi is also selling a really useful tool for the office that's sure to save disputes over charging cables. The 3 in 1 Charger (£9.99) allows one connection to power up wireless headphones, smartwatches, and smartphones. The supermarket is also selling wireless speakers, alarm clocks,and headphones that work via Bluetooth (all £11.99 each).

Some items are listed in the Specialbuys section on the Aldi website. For example, shoppers can get a range of Mixed Stationery for 99p each, including coloured pens, pencils, highlighters, and geometry sets (including ruler, protractor, and set squares). There were also mini packs of paper clips, staples, push pins, and more, also for 99p.

In addition to the school items, shoppers might also spot the Italian theme running through the store this week with the arrival of new products. Celebrating the Taste of Italy event, shoppers can get a variety of sauces, pastas, recipe kits, sweet treats, and an alcoholic tipple inspired by the Mediterranean country from 59p.

Aldi Specialbuys are limited-time offers on unique items that appear in stores. The theme is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday, meaning shoppers tend to have a limited amount of time to get particular products. You can find details about upcoming Specialbuys by checking the Aldi website, picking up a leaflet in-store, or signing up for email alerts.