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Germany: Schwarz Group's attack on Aldi's price leadership
Discount Retail Chain Lidl Germany and Kaufland Germany are advertising their new price reduction of sugar. The new price per kilo is 0.99 euros. ALDI Nord and ALDI SOUTH seem to have been caught off guard by the price reduction. The prices for Raffinade Zucker were still at the old price of 1.49 euros/KG when the shops opened in the morning. The falling world market prices on the futures exchanges for sugar provide the scope for this price reduction. Year-on-year, prices
Sep 27, 20243 min read


Lithuania: Lidl fights to regain price leadership
Discount Retail Chain Lidl Lithuania is struggling to regain momentum. Last year, the Schwarz discounter posted the lowest revenue growth among the country’s top food retailers. The abolition of paper leaflets in spring 2023 might have been instrumental in the drop in customers’ favor. Domestic competitors Maxima and Norfa are competing successfully with Lidl’s discount concept. Lithuania’s Lidl has announced its financial results for the year ended February 2024. According t
Aug 2, 20243 min read
UK: DRC's The Grocer Interview - Aldi denies loyalty app plans after scanners spotted
Discount Retail Chain Aldi UK has insisted it still has no plans to launch a loyalty app, after scanners were spotted at its checkouts identical to those used by Lidl f or its rewards scheme. Lidl Plus users scan the app at checkout to claim exclusive discounts and personalised rewards. The app has been credited by Kantar with helping fuel Lidl’s sales success, at the same time Aldi’s growth rate has shrunk dramatically. A version of a rewards scheme from Aldi is widely a
Jul 4, 20242 min read


China: Chinese retailers exploring German discount retail
A recent visit of 30 prominent Chinese retailers to Germany was a valuable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the discounter...
May 27, 20243 min read


Netherlands: Action published its 2023 financial results
Discount Variety Retail Chain Action’s net sales increased by 27.8% to €11.3 billion, largely as a result of like-for-like sales growth...
Mar 23, 20242 min read


UK: ALDI eyes new stores in London hotspots
Discount Retail Chain Aldi UK is looking at expanding its stores to a number of priority locations across the capital, including Notting...
Mar 23, 20242 min read


UK: Aldi is introducing flat bottle wine
Discount Retail Chain Aldi UK has launched the UK's first wine in flat PET bottles. The product is offered under the Chapter & Verse private label. With the new bottles, it has become possible to optimize the space in the store and in the warehouse. The new flat bottles are made from 100% recycled raw materials. Even though a single bottle weighs just 63g, which is seven times lighter than a standard glass bottle, Aldi claims that it is also seven times stronger yet unbreakab
Mar 23, 20241 min read


Germany: How much discount can Germany handle?
Discount Variety Retail Chains Tedi, KiK, NKD, Action, Woolworth and recently Pepco, discount chains are experiencing a real boom in...
Mar 13, 20243 min read


Uzbekistan: HAVAS owner buys large industrial plant
Discount Retail Chain HAVAS Uzbekistan owner Strategic Development Team LLC amounted 307.6 billion soums, equivalent to US$ 27 million....
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Spain: Aldi saves its customers more than 30% with its XXL products
Discount Retail Chain Aldi Spain offers its customers savings on the shopping basket by offering its products in the size range that include cleaning and food supplies, with discounts of up to 47% per product compared to its usual format. This measure ensures savings for Spanish households that choose a complete, simple and economical purchase option. In 2023, Aldi customers spent €86 less buying more than 70 XXL products. On the other hand, customers who shopped at Aldi duri
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Spain: Lidl's New Store in Lanzarote
Discount Retail Chain Lidl Spain has invested 4.7 million euros in its newest establishment, marking the expansion of its fourth store in...
Mar 3, 20242 min read


Spain: Lidl's Permanent Price Reduction Initiative
Discount Retail Chain Lidl Spain has recently made a significant announcement regarding a permanent price reduction campaign on over 200...
Mar 3, 20242 min read


Germany: Aldi Nord's Ambitious Expansion Plan
Aldi Nord has set its sights on a grand expansion, evident from the creation of a separate holding company for its non-German European...
Mar 3, 20242 min read


Turkey: 21 new stores from BİM to Hatay
Discount Retail Chain BIM Turkey, listed BİST : BIMAS, has been steadfast in its support for the affected regions, extending assistance from day one the destructive earthquake struck. In a significant stride towards the recovery process, BİM has inaugurated 21 new stores in Hatay, serving as a beacon of hope and revitalization for the communities grappling with the aftermath of the calamity. These endeavors reflect BİM's unwavering commitment to the restoration and rejuvenati
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Netherlands: Lidl's New Price Reduction Campaign in the Netherlands
Discount Retail Chain Lidl Netherland's latest initiative, "Lidl Deals," encompasses a comprehensive price reduction campaign tailored...
Feb 23, 20242 min read


UK: Lidl Revolutionizes Retail with Electronic Shelf Labels
Discount Retail Chain Lidl GB has initiated a sweeping upgrade by equipping all 960 of its UK stores with electronic shelf labels,...
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Serbia: Lidl's Commitment to Healthier Bakery Products
Discount Retail Chain Lidl Serbia's decision to reduce the amount of salt in certain breads and pastries is a significant step towards...
Feb 22, 20242 min read


USA: Aldi's efforts to minimize waste and promote sustainability
Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA's ingenious approach to sustainability endeavors extends beyond traditional environmental concerns,...
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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