Discount Retail Chain Biedronka Poland gains 20 bps in share and improves margins despite rising wages and weak demand. After Carrefour's departure from Poland, Jerónimo Martins is fulfilling what we explained a month ago, to become strong in Poland. Specifically, the Portuguese distribution chain recorded an impressive 2.5% growth in EBITDA in the third quarter, driven mainly by the like-for-like sales margin in Poland. In this sense, the brand under which Jerónimo operates

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

Discount Retail Chain Gala Supermarket, a proud member of the renowned Western International Group, has rapidly emerged as the leading discount retailer in the UAE. GALA fulfils a straightforward promise: offering premium local and imported products at the most competitive prices available. With 21 successful stores across the UAE and plans for 5 additional stores, GALA is swiftly expanding its reach. More than just a store, GALA is a community-focused retailer committed to p

Discount Retail Chain Lidl's parent company the Schwarz Group announced plans for a long-term partnership with Google. The strategic partnership will cover major dimensions for secure and sovereign digital transformation, including best-in-class collaboration and productivity solutions and advanced cyber security offerings in Germany and Europe. “For future viability in the digital age, it is essential to find partners who are truly willing to shape digitization together,” sa

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

Discount Retail Chain Lidl France buys 19 Auchan stores. The French Competition Authority has just validated Lidl's acquisition of 19 Auchan stores. The German discounter had therefore positioned itself to buy the Auchan stores. To confirm this acquisition, it was necessary to wait for the validation of the transaction by the Competition Authority. It was indeed required to ensure that these store acquisitions did not reduce price competition and local consumer choice. The

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

Discount Retail Chain Lidl strengthened its profitability despite slowing sales growth. The discounter's international operations increased the net margin to 2.4% and achieved a record net profit of €2.3 billion in the 2024/2025 financial year. The increase in gross margin and the reduction in debt offset the pressure caused by higher labour and financing costs. Central and South-Eastern Europe became Lidl's most profitable region, generating almost half of the total profit.

Discount Retail Chain are strengthening their position and already control 43 percent of the retail market in Poland. What can slow down their further expansion? What are the prospects for supermarkets, hypermarkets and small formats? These questions are answered by Szymon Mordasiewicz, Managing Director at YouGov Poland. Is there a place for a real supermarket in Poland today, one with a wide gastronomic offer and ready meals? Szymon Mordasiewicz, Managing Director at YouGov

Discount Retail Chain Lidl Hungary wants to reach customers from small towns and rural areas. The chain is increasingly setting up full-fledged retail outlets in such locations, but now it is launching a new initiative: stores on four wheels that will reach places where residents are many kilometers away from the nearest supermarkets. The project has just started in Hungary, and if it proves successful, it will most likely be transplanted to other countries. During one of my

Discount Variety Retail Chain Action, the non-food discounter, continued to deliver growth across Europe in the third quarter of 2025, despite softening consumer sentiment in Europe. Nine-month net sales grew to €11.2 billion, up 17.4% from 2024. Like-for-like sales growth was 6.3%, primarily driven by customer growth. Action stores once more delivered strong customer growth with an especially strong performance in Italy and Spain. Action’s summer season assortment, from picn

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

Discount Variety Retail Chain Action, the international discount retailer for non-food products, continues to expand on the Romanian market. Action opens its fourth store, in Bragadiru. The inhabitants of Bragadiru and its surroundings can benefit from the Action formula: 14 different categories, with a selection of 6,000 good quality and increasingly sustainable products, from toys and DIY items, to home, gardening and food products, all at the lowest price. Action introduce

Discount Retail Chain ALDI Poland continues its expansion in our country. Successive development is one of the strategic goals that ALDI Polska has been consistently pursuing for years. Thanks to this, the ceiling of 400 stores nationwide will be exceeded this year. In October alone, 9 new store locations appeared in Poland. "We will continue this strategy in 2026. We have already planned several dozen new stores. Each new opening is a reason for joy and pride, and soon we ar

Discount Retail Chain Lidl UK has recently added a self-scanning feature to its loyalty app and it could help cut customers time at the checkout. The update means shoppers can use their app to scan items with their phone before paying at a checkout. This feature was being tested out in a “friends and family” trial in four stores earlier this year, ahead of an expected rollout next year. Lidl has filed a trademark in Europe and the UK for “Lidl & Go” for digital payment and s

Discount Variety Retail Chain MR. D.I.Y. Holding (Thailand) Public Company Limited (MRDIYT), Thailand’s leading home improvement and lifestyle retailer, is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to raise up to THB 5.6 billion (approximately USD 173 million). This offering marks the largest IPO by Market Capitalisation on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in the last three years. The fundraising effort has secured strong backing from notable domestic and internatio

Discount Retail Consulting had the chance to share their insights on international discount retail in the esteemed RSEF magazine. The Red Sea, a crucial global waterway, connects Europe, Africa, and Asia. Extending from the Suez Canal in the north to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the south, it serves as a vital artery for international trade and is a region abundant in cultural heritage, natural resources, and untapped economic opportunities also for discount retail. As the Eur

Discount Retail Consulting Management joined forces with the procurement team of Ottno China at #Anuga 2025 to evaluate potential partnerships with A-brand and private label food manufacturers for one of China’s fastest-growing discount retail concepts, headquartered in Chengdu. Founded in 2021, #Ottno has rapidly expanded to 300 value-for-money discount stores across Sichuan and Chongqing province, offering an assortment of 800 SKUs from international and local brands, compl