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USA: America's affordability crisis is putting Aldi in the spotlight
Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA aisle become more popular at mainstream American shoppers, as consumers across income levels are cutting back on extras and digging for deals. Newlyweds Brittany Zwier and Frank Martinez are starting their life together looking for ways to save money. Zwier, 32, and Martinez, 40, have an annual income of more than $100,000, but are finding their dollars aren’t stretching as far as they used to. The couple now buys groceries exclusively at the no
2 days ago4 min read


Colombia: 98% of households in Colombia buy at discount chain D1
Discount Retail Chain D1 Colombia opened this year more than 200 stores and operating 2,700 stores by the end of 2025, with 26,000 employees and operating19 logistics centers in the country. Christian Bäbler is the CEO behind the growth of D1 recently held a rare interview with El Espectador on the economic and commercial business focus of D1. Bäbler tells why D1 entered the category of "fresh", talks about the investigation of the Ministry of Labor for labor issues, tells wh
3 days ago1 min read


Mexico: Tiendas 3B stores reports 36.7% in Third Quarter revenue
Discount Retail Chain BBB Foods Inc. (Tiendas 3B), the largest grocery hard discounter in Mexico, reported a 36.7% increase in its consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2025, although it recorded a quarterly net loss due to a significant increase in administrative expenses derived mainly from stock-based compensation. The hard discount chain accelerated its expansion with 131 new stores and two distribution centers in 3Q25, bringing its operating regions to 18 and re
3 days ago2 min read


Peru: Discounters impact sales of basic products and begin to supply B2B
Discount Retail Chain such as the main once Mass, Tottus and Economax (Makro) impact the Peruvian winemaking industry. This analysis focuses on understanding the perception of the Peruvian winemaker, its stability, its expectations and, mainly, the impact of the discounter channel in development in Peru. The LOCK Research & Insights seeks to take the pulse of the winemaker periodically on certain axes that are monitored on a regular basis. As José Luis Quezada, Director of t
Dec 4, 20254 min read


USA: Dollar Tree gets a big boost from shoppers making over $100K
Discount Variety Retail Chain Dollar Tree reported that higher-income shoppers are contributing to one of its most successful recent quarters, fueling a resurgence for the retailer. The retailer saw 3 million more households shop its stores during the third quarter compared to the prior year, and about 60% of those shoppers came from households earning over $100,000, equal to the combined share of middle-income households (earning $60,000 to $100,000 at 30%) and lower-income
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Colombia: D1 enters the banking business
Discount Retail Chain D1's 2,700 stores in Colombia offers BBVA customers to withdraw savings. The fifth largest company in the country in terms of sales is now fully involved in the correspondent banking business. The hard discount chain of the Santo Domingo family's Valorem holding company announced an alliance with the Spanish bank BBVA to bring some financial services to its more than 2,700 stores. Customers of the financial institution will be able to make withdrawals of
Nov 29, 20251 min read


Mexico: Tiendas 3B reports 36.7% in third-quarter revenue
Discount Retail Chain BBB Foods Inc. (Tiendas 3B), the largest grocery hard discounter in Mexico, reported a 36.7% increase in its consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2025, although it recorded a quarterly net loss due to a significant increase in administrative expenses derived mainly from stock-based compensation. The company reported revenues of 20.279 billion pesos for the quarter ended September 30, driven mainly by the performance of stores with more than a y
Nov 27, 20252 min read


USA: Lidl US CEO: Private brands are life and death for us
Discount Retail Chain Lidl USA opened its first store in the United States, less than a decade ago, bringing its European grocery acumen and a focus on private label to this side of the Atlantic Ocean. Since the doors opened at the grocer’s initial locations in North Carolina and Virginia in 2017, the ride has been a bumpy one at times and included a management change in 2023 when Joel Rampoldt was named CEO and officially took over in September of that year. Now, more than
Nov 18, 20253 min read


USA: Discount retail still has a long way to go conquering the USA
Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA may be grabbing headlines, but retailers like Grocery Outlet and Lidl are still struggling to capitalize on a macroeconomic environment that’s very favorable for them. Consumers are beyond tired of paying stubbornly high prices for everyday essentials and are willing to shop around at various retailers to find the right deals. The turmoil surrounding the government shutdown and the SNAP program could end up pushing millions of shoppers to trade
Nov 15, 20252 min read


Bolivia: Tiendas 3B wins two Effie Awards for transforming the way people shop in Bolivia
Discount Retail Chain Tiendas 3B Bolivia was awarded two Effie Bolivia 2025 awards in the categories David vs. Goliath and Retail, for its contribution to the transformation of national retail and its commitment to real savings. Recognized worldwide as the "Oscars of marketing and effective communication", the Effie Awards reward ideas that achieve real results. Obtaining two awards in such competitive categories, and with just two years of operation in the country, represent
Nov 12, 20252 min read


USA: Aldi US trims its own brands, prints name on all private label packaging
Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA is undertaking a major US product rebrand by stamping its name on all private label products, reducing the number of own private label brands from approximately 90 to 26, and introducing the namesake "The Aldi Brand" for some products. This initiative, launched in late September in response to customer feedback, aims to make Aldi's private label quality more recognizable and visible to shoppers. “The new look and feel of our products is the next
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Poland: discounter Biedronka and ARA increase profits and revenues
Discount Retail Chain Biedronka whose main market is Poland booked a net profit of €214 million (US $250 million) in the quarter. Net sales rose nearly 8% to €9.14 billion and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased about 12% to €664 million. 'We confirm the outlook disclosed on 1 August 2025. In an uncertain environment, our banners remain committed to ensuring price competitiveness, sustaining consumer preference, and reinforcing o
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Germany: Record year for Lidl
Discount Retail Chain Lidl Foundation has achieved the highest profit in its history. Despite ongoing economic challenges and intense competition, Lidl has not only maintained but expanded its position in global food retail. The significance of this achievement lies not just in the numbers, but in how it was accomplished. In an era of high inflation, shifting consumer habits, and rising costs for energy, logistics, and personnel, Lidl demonstrates that consistent process opti
Oct 31, 20253 min read


Canada: Loblaw expanding driverless truck fleet to 50 through Gatik partnership
Discount Retail Chain No Frills owner Loblaw Cos. Ltd. is expanding its fleet of driverless trucks operating in the Toronto area through its partnership with Gatik AI Inc. Loblaw says it will ramp up the number of the trucks to 50 in operation by the end of next year, up from six currently in operation as a pilot program. Rob Wiebe, chief administrator of Loblaw, says the move will allow the company to ship orders more frequently to customers across more than 300 Loblaw store
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Mexico: Tiendas 3B hits 91% market penetration, outpaces Neto and OXXO
Discount Retail Chain Tiendas 3B is expanding its footprint in the Mexican retail market, achieving a penetration of 91%, according to a...
Sep 18, 20252 min read


USA: The Big Apple is a natural fit within Lidl's store growth plan
Discount Retail Chain Lidl USA opened its first U.S. stores in 2017, and has become a familiar place for many bargain-seeking Americans,...
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Research: Why Hi-Lo Pricing No Longer Works for Grocers or Customers?
The hi-lo pricing strategy wasn’t designed for the modern landscape, and the declining market share of traditional supermarkets proves...
Sep 12, 20253 min read


USA: Why Aldi is now expanding in the USA?
Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA is planning 600 new stores in the USA by 2030, despite Donald Trump's trade war. While Aldi in Germany can...
Sep 9, 20255 min read
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