Shoppers will see items that are the same price, or cheaper than Aldi, in 1,400 Sainsbury's Local shops, after the supermarket chain issued a major update today

Sainsbury's announced itself as the first major UK supermarket to match Aldi prices in its convenience stores on Monday, committing a £1bn price investment over the holiday season.

The supermarket giant has said it is hoping to cut prices for more shoppers as well as increasing the number of products available and updating its range

The retailer has invested nearly £1 billion in value since setting out to put food back at the heart of its business four years ago.

The move marks the first time a supermarket has rolled out the money-saving initiative into smaller stores.

Sainsbury's has become the first UK grocer to extend Aldi Price Match into convenience stores, showing its commitment to delivering exceptional value and competitive pricing.

It follows criticism that shopping in convenience stores can be more expensive than main supermarkets.