ALDI cutting prices on more than 250 items to help combat 'stubborn inflation'

(NEXSTAR) – ALDI announced that it's slashing prices on more than 250 items this summer to help ease "sticker shock at the checkout."

The discount grocer said in a press release that it is reducing costs on seasonal products, such as BBQ essentials and travel-ready snacks through Labor Day (which falls on September 2 this year). Certain meats, however, will only be discounted through July 10.

"We don’t want food prices to hold people back from getting together with friends...