In the 2026 retail world, two distinct strategies stand out: the rapid growth of discount retail chains with low price margins and the efforts of experience-focused stores to generate higher margins. While the change in consumer demand and economic pressures are behind the growth of discount stores, experience stores are trying to achieve a sustainable position by investing in customer experience and brand loyalty rather than price competition. The Power of Discount Markets:

Discount Retail Chain Lidl USA opened its first U.S. stores in 2017, and has become a familiar place for many bargain-seeking Americans,...

Discount Retail Chain Lidl UK has bounced back to profit this year, swinging from a £76m loss to a £43.6m pre-tax profit, as it...