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Italy: Aldi’s New Era: "Back to Basics," Enhanced Efficiency, and over 85% Private Label
Discount Retail Chain Aldi Italy entered the Italian retail market eight years ago, Aldi is launching a new commercial phase that returns to the core of its discount roots: a streamlined selection, everyday low prices, high-quality fresh produce, and a strong private label identity. Corradomaria Vella, Head of Commercial at Aldi Italia, discusses how this "Back to Basics" strategy aims to reduce complexity, boost efficiency, and establish Aldi as a premier shopping destinatio
3 days ago4 min read


USA: Aldi opens another New York City store
Discount Retail Chain Aldi is officially bringing its budget-friendly groceries to the heart of NYC! On June 19, a brand-new Aldi South location is opening in Midtown Manhattan at 311 W. 42nd St. (inside The Ellery). This launch marks Aldi’s 26th store in New York City and expands its footprint of roughly 140 locations across New York State. On June 19, a brand-new location is opening in Midtown Manhattan at 311 W. 42nd St. (inside The Ellery). Here is what you need to know
3 days ago1 min read


USA: Aldi Taps Into 'Blind Box' Trend With Free Grocery Giveaways
Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA is offering 'blind boxes' in four themes: snack, protein, fiber, and mystery. Aldi is tapping into blind box culture with a limited-time promotion that will allow shoppers to claim one of four product-themed boxes to be released daily via a special website. From June 22 through June 25, a new Aldi Blind Box will be released at 12 p.m. Eastern time, which can be claimed by visiting Aldiblindbox.com. Winning boxes, which are free, will be shipped
3 days ago2 min read


Mexico: Tiendas 3B Stores opens 123 stores and reaches 3,469 stores
Discount Retail Chain Tiendas 3B started 2026 with revenues of 22,860 million pesos during the first quarter, a growth of 33.4% compared to the same period in 2025. The chain opened 123 new stores between January and March, reached a network of 3,469 units and reached 20 distribution centers in operation. In the message to investors included in the quarterly report, K. Anthony Hatoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BBB Foods Inc., indicated that the company recorded
3 days ago2 min read


Poland: Lidl points out Biedronka's smart pricing
Discount Retail Chain Lidl Poland's campaign exposed the pricing strategy used by Biedronka, but also by other chains. During the price war on the Polish market, Lidl publicly pointed out to Biedronka for differentiating the prices of the same products depending on the location of the store. In the opinion of Tomasz Stec, managing partner in the Warsaw office of the international company Simon-Kucher, which specializes in pricing, it is worth noting another interesting aspect
3 days ago5 min read


China: Discounter Leerle and Gome Supermarket start cooperation
Discount Retail Chain Leerle in Changsha, Hunan, was not long ago visited by, Gome Group founder Huang Guangyu paid a night visit to this retail chain company in Changsha, Hunan, and was personally received by founder Chen Zhengguo and his senior management team. After the visit, the two parties held closed-door talks and signed a cooperation agreement. Not only is Leerle actively promoting its cooperation with the former richest man, but from May 1 to now, Gome Supermarket,
4 days ago4 min read


Bolivia: Tiendas 3B opens its 67th store
Discount Retail Chain Tiendas 3B Bolivia, the fastest growing savings chain in the country, officially opened its 67th store in the municipality of Warnes, thus strengthening its expansion in the department of Santa Cruz and reaffirming its commitment to bring real savings to more Bolivian families. The new branch opens its doors with the proposal that characterizes Tiendas 3B: all the essential products for the home, really low prices, hundreds of offers every month and a tr
4 days ago2 min read


USA: Dollar General's Classic Strategy Is Working Again
Discount Variety Retail Chain Dollar General is finding success with its original price point as the Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based discount retailer makes serious traction with its $1 items. Value Valley, which comprises more than 500 rotating items priced at $1, outperformed the chain average in the first quarter with a comparable sales increase of 18.4% year over year. Health and beauty performed particularly well. Dollar General also introduced several new $1 private label i
4 days ago2 min read


Chile: Chile’s Biggest Retailer Bets on Hard-Discount Stores
Discount Retail Chain Don Salva, is formally inaugurated by Cencosud, in the Santiago Centro district. The launch beginning of June was attended by Chile’s economy and mining minister, Daniel Mas, and the mayor of Santiago, Mario Desbordes. The store sits on Santo Domingo street, in a traditional downtown neighbourhood. Cencosud has said it plans to open further locations in central Santiago and across the wider metropolitan region during the year. Don Salva is built around a
4 days ago3 min read


Poland: Lulu Retail & Y International organise a Discounter Buyer Pitch Event for the CEE region in Łódź, Poland
Lulu Retail Holding PLC (Lulu Retail) and DRC Discount Retail Consulting GmbH cordially invite Polish and other CEE FMCG manufacturers to present their product portfolios (private labels and factory brands) for international export business. The Opportunity Lulu Retail — the market leader in the GCC grocery format—is actively expanding. In addition to their core hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores, Lulu Retail is launching a new hard discount store format in the
6 days ago1 min read


Workshop: The Strategic Engine of Hard Discount - Mastering Private Label 2.0
In the high-stakes arena of hard discount retail, success ultimately hinges on three execution pillars: product, efficiency, and price. As market competition intensifies, Private Label (PL) programs have evolved from a margin-boosting option into the primary strategic battleground. When executed properly, private label naturally optimizes product differentiation, slashes cost structures, and unlocks maximum pricing elasticity. However, capturing this value requires a profound
7 days ago4 min read


Peru: Dollarcity opens its first store in this Peru and plans new openings
Discount Variety Retail Chain Dollarcity arrived in a historic city in the interior of the country, marking a new milestone in its expansion strategy in the Peruvian market. This move is part of its growth plan, focused on strengthening its presence in regions with high consumption potential. The commitment responds to the trend of decentralization of retail to intermediate cities, where the demand for affordable alternatives is growing. With this opening, Dollarcity reaches
Jun 122 min read


Research: Poland FMCG Market a serious discount retail export destination
Poland's FMCG market grew in value by PLN 14.5 billion last year. That figure has circulated widely in trade media, prompting more than a few international suppliers to take a serious look at Poland as an export destination. But place a second number next to it: over the same period, actual FMCG sales volumes fell by 1.8%. The logic becomes clear immediately. Value growth was driven by inflation and promotional price competition — not by consumers buying more. Real purchasing
Jun 127 min read


Germany: Lidl's sales rise with 8 billion euros to 140 billion euros
Discount Retail Chain Lidl, the prominent discount retail chain, alongside its sister company Kaufland, drove their parent company, the German retail powerhouse Schwarz Group, to a total revenue of €185.6 billion for the 2025 financial year. This marks a solid 5.8% year-on-year growth compared to the €175.4 billion recorded in 2024. Despite navigating ongoing geopolitical and economic crises, the group successfully expanded its global footprint by opening 300 new brick-and-mo
Jun 122 min read


Dominican Republic: Ritmo opened 50 stores in Dominican Republic
Discount Retail Chain Ritmo (developed by the same founders of Justo Y Bueno) has opened since August 2025 50 stores in the Dominican Republic. Known for its aggressive promotional strategies and low-price model, the chain aims to establish an initial footprint of another 50 small-format discount stores across various regions of the country. According to details shared on the Business Lunch program, Justo Y Bueno—which experienced rapid growth in Colombia after its 2016 debut
Jun 122 min read


Uzbekistan: Korzinka launches Afzal Market
Discount Retail Chain Afzal Market format reflects the Korzinka’s strategy of developing affordable retail and contributing to an improved quality of life by expanding opportunities for convenient and value-driven shopping close to home. The Korzinka supermarket chain announces the launch of a new discount proximity retail format under the Afzal Market brand. The first stores have already opened in the Tashkent region, in Dostobod, Chinaz and Yangiyul. The company plans to ex
Jun 112 min read


Spain: Germany's Aldi and Lidl strengthen their commitment to the Basque Country and exceed 50 supermarkets
Discount Retail Chain Lidl and Aldi have not stopped growing since opening Lidl's first store in Gernika in 1994. Lidl's currently has a network of more than 30 stores strategically distributed across the Basque map and employs more than 1,000 people, including store staff, regional management, and logistics platforms. Specifically, Lidl's commitment to the Basque Country materialized four years ago with its logistics platform. It is the brand's second-largest logistics hub i
Jun 96 min read


USA: Dollar Tree reports higher first-quarter sales, raises fiscal 2026 outlook
Discount Variety Retail Chain Dollar Tree reported stronger first-quarter earnings and sales growth Thursday, driven by higher customer spending and improved merchandise margins, as the discount retailer raised its outlook for fiscal 2026. Dollar Tree said net sales for the quarter ended May 2 rose 7.2% to $5 billion from a year earlier. Comparable-store sales increased 3.5%, fueled by a 4.5% increase in average ticket size, though customer traffic declined 1%. Results reflec
Jun 92 min read
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