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Canada: CA$2.4 billion, 70 new stores, 9,700 jobs
Discount Retail Chain No Frills and Shoppers Drug Mart, owned by Loblaws, announce one of our biggest retail investments for a single year: $2.4 billion slated for 2026 70 new stores to open nationwide 191 stores to be renovated Creation of 9,700 jobs in retail and construction This project is a part of Loblaw's ambitious CA$10 billion commitment over five years to Canadian communities by 2030. In a time when Canadians prioritize affordability and healthcare access, Loblaw is
Feb 231 min read


North-Macedonia: Lidl deepens strategic partnerships with North Macedonian suppliers
Discount Retail Chain Lidl North-Macedonia collaborates with various partners to support local producers and create opportunities for consumers and businesses, thereby connecting them to European markets. "Lidl is exploring opportunities in agriculture and local production because our objective is clear: to establish long-term partnerships and incorporate Macedonian producers into Lidl's international supply chain," stated our Commercial Director, Stefan Georgiev, during the
Feb 172 min read


Switzerland: Denner aims to expand its Swiss market footprint to 10%
Discount Retail Chain Denner achieved marginal sales growth of 0.13% in its 2025 financial year, reaching CHF 3.9 billion (€4.07 billion) across its 612 self-owned stores and 260 partner businesses. The company’s store network expanded by two locations, to 872 stores, and continues to grow. To date, 250 existing points of sale have been upgraded to the new store concept, significantly enhancing its fresh produce offering. This revitalisation, combined with a double-digit mill
Feb 52 min read


Germany: Mr. DIY makes its German debut
Discount Variety Retail chain, MR. D.I.Y. Germany GmbH, has been officially registered with the District Court of Berlin-Charlottenburg. Germany is the fourth European country where Mr. D.I.Y. operates, following Spain, Poland, and Turkey, and is the fifteenth country globally. The company is headed by directors, with Choon Leng Gan being a shareholder in Platinum Alphabet, one of Mr. D.I.Y.'s investors, and Chen Hwee Lim serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Mr. D.
Jan 312 min read


China: ALDI opens Four Stores simultaneously, accelerating China's Hard Discount Growth in Nanjing
Discount Retail Chain ALDI China simultaneously opened four new stores across four districts in Nanjing: Jianye, Qixia, Jiangning, and Pukou. This wasn't just a routine opening; it was a calculated strategic move. While the locations are geographically dispersed, they collectively cover Nanjing’s most representative residential hubs, just before Chinese new year. With these four successful store launches, ALDI’s national store count has reached 95, all concentrated in the Eas
Jan 273 min read


Peru: Dollarcity Accelerates National Expansion in 2026
Discount Variety Retail Chain Dollarcity started 2026 with seven new stores in Lima and regions, reaching 107 stores and reinforcing its expansion in Peru. The Dollarcity chain of multi-category stores started 2026 with a clear sign of expansion in the Peruvian market. After closing 2025 with 100 operating stores nationwide, the company launched a new stage of growth with the opening of seven new stores in different areas of the country during the first weeks of the year. Thi
Jan 235 min read


USA: Aldi is the Grocer of the Year
Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA is reinforcing its role as a leading player in the evolving grocery landscape According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, Aldi is pushing forward with aggressive growth plans in the U.S., aiming to reach 3200 total stores by the end of 2028. The discount grocer opened nearly 200 locations in 2025 alone, strengthening its position as America’s fastest-growing grocery chain. This surge is fueled by strong demand for affordable optio
Jan 216 min read


USA: ALDI USA Doubles Down on Growth in 2026 with Plans to Open 180 New Stores
Discount Retail ALDI U.S. enters its 50th year in the United States, the low-price leader is doubling down on its nationwide expansion, announcing plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of 2026. ALDI is also sharing a deeper outlook into its growth plans over the next five years, including entering Colorado for the first time, continued growth in Southeast and West markets, and plans to open three new distribution centers across the country. With its increased footprin
Jan 185 min read


France: Lidl buys 19 Auchan stores
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
Nov 15, 20252 min read


Germany: IT Platform will enable TEDi to integrate financial, operational and merchandise planning across Europe
Discount Variety Retail Chain TEDi, one of Europe’s largest discounters with more than 3,600 stores across 15 countries, has selected...
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Finland: Tokmanni Group expands in the Nordics
Discount Variety Retail Chain Tokmanni Group is expanding and renovating its stores across Finland, Sweden and Denmark. In Finland, the...
Sep 18, 20252 min read


China: Consumption crashes, 30,000 customers rush into new Aldi
Discount Retail Chain ALDI China opened a new store in Wuxi Economic Development District, Wuxi, Jiangsu province, on July 19. ALDI is...
Sep 17, 20252 min read


USA: Lidl and Aldi secure market share with discounter strategy
DRC interview for Handelsblatt The German discount retail chains Aldi and Lidl are reacting quickly and benefiting especially one of the...
Sep 5, 20256 min read


Bulgaria: Lіdl аnd thе Wау tо thе Неаrt оf thе Вulgаrіаn Соnѕumеr
Discount Retail Chain Lidl Bulgaria iѕ аt thе fоrеfrоnt оf thе ѕtrаtеgіс еffоrtѕ tо ехраnd thе сhаіn'ѕ ѕаlеѕ nеtwоrk іn thе соuntrу....
Aug 8, 20259 min read


Canada: Dollarama completes acquisition of Australian discount retailer The Reject Shop
Discount Variety Retail Chain Dollarama Inc. announced Tuesday the closing of its previously announced acquisition of The Reject Shop ...
Jul 27, 20252 min read


Spain: Aldi exceeds 480 stores and gains more than half a million new customers
Discount Retail Chain Aldi Spain has reached 480 stores in Spain after adding more than half a million new shoppers between June 2024 and...
Jul 27, 20251 min read


UK: Lidl to reach 1,000 stores by the end of 2025
Discount Retail Chain Lidl UK is preparing to open its 1,000th UK store in November this year, 31 years after opening its first. The...
Jul 26, 20251 min read


Spain: Aldi to open 20 more new Spanish stores in 2025
Discount Retail Chain Aldi Spain will focus on communities such as Andalusia, Catalonia and the Valencian Community. Discounter Aldi...
Jun 27, 20252 min read
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