Discount Retail Chain Neto , Tiendas Neto plans to add 42 new points of sale in the state and complete an investment of 1,000 million pesos by 2027, after inaugurating its new Distribution Center (Cedis) in Kanasín, Yucatán. This was stated by Alberto Velasco Flores, national manager of Management and Compliance of the discount store chain, after recalling that it currently has 62 stores located in 25 municipalities of the entity. "The projection is to open 42 additional stor

Discount Retail Chain Meituan's Happy Monkey has officially crossed the 100-store milestone, opening 8 stores in two days, with its 100th store located in Zhongshan. Maintaining a steady pace of 7 to 8 new stores per month, it has emerged as a dark horse in the hard discount sector. 8 Stores Opened in 2 Days Happy Monkey’s 100th Store Lands in Zhongshan, on September 30, the Guzhen World Trade Plaza store of Meituan Happy Monkey Supermarket officially opened. This is among th

Discount Retail Chain Lidl's owner Schwarz Group is among the potential bidders for Tesco's Central European business as Britain's largest food retailer looks to retreat from overseas markets, the Financial Times has reported. Dutch supermarket chain Ahold Delhaize and Polish discount retailer Biedronka also intend to bid for Tesco's continental European business, which spans stores in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the report said, citing people familiar with the

Discount Retail Chain Lidl has officially reached a major milestone in its global expansion, opening its 13,000th store worldwide in Raunheim, Germany. The discount powerhouse now operates across 32 countries, maintaining a vast domestic foundation of roughly 3,250 German store locations. Key Metrics at a Glance 13,000 Total Lidl stores globally 32 Active international markets ~3,250 Stores operating in Germany 25 New regional jobs created in Raunheim 1. Tailored Urban Expans

Discount Retail Chain DALI Everyday Grocery Accelerates Philippine Footprint with Major Expansion in Cebu Hard-discount chain DALI has officially launched its next growth phase in the Philippines, opening a state-of-the-art warehouse and several new stores across Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue Cities, alongside a broader nationwide rollout. Beyond expanding footprint to bring unbeatable everyday value to more Filipino families, the Cebu launch delivers tangible regional economic impac

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

Discount Retail Chain Aldi also wants to open its Belgian stores on Sunday morning: the retailer has explained its plans to the unions. Formal consultations on the conditions have yet to start. On a voluntary basis The fact that Aldi is considering opening its stores on Sundays from now on became known in April: then that message caused great unrest and even a strike wave in the Belgian stores. The unions were dissatisfied with the way the news came out. This week, the discou

Discount Variety Retail Chain MR. DIY is growing in Poland, but instead of spectacular declarations, it focuses on cold calculation and selection of locations. In an interview, Łukasz Dobrowolski, country head MR. DIY in Poland reveals why the chain does not want to copy the Malaysian model, how it approaches acquisitions and whether it really sees the potential for hundreds of stores. This is an interview about a strategy that can change the balance of power in the non-food

Discount Retail Chain ALDI China is hitting the "accelerator." From infrastructure upgrades to major retail milestones, the discounter is solidifying its footprint in the Chinese market through a three-pronged strategy: supply chain efficiency, store expansion, and localized product innovation. Strategic Expansion & Milestones ALDI recently hit several key growth markers that underscore its commitment to the region: Logistics Infrastructure: In February, the launch of the Wux

Discount Retail Chain Bara accelerates. Not with stridency, but with consistent numbers. It went from 479 stores at the end of 2024 to 533 in mid-2025 and 573 in September of the same year, that is, a net expansion of 94 units in nine months. In addition, there are 14 additional openings in February 2026. At the same time, FEMSA has already announced regional investments such as Morelia, for more than 120 million pesos and the generation of 200 direct jobs, and Nuevo León for

DRC折扣零售咨询公司合伙人马克·胡珀曼斯（MarcHouppermans，以下简称马克）曾经在全球知名折扣店品牌Aldi任职13年，一度做到Aldi荷兰董事总经理的职位，全面负责Aldi在荷兰的门店扩张、供应链建设与自有品牌开发。近年来，他又以咨询顾问的身份参与了多个中国折扣店项目。 眼下，折扣店在中国已经形成燎原之势：盒马旗下超盒算NB门店数超过了400家；奥乐齐已有100余家门店，并且宣布要今年开出至少50家门店；而快乐猴、京东折扣超市两家互联网平台旗下的折扣店项目也加快开店速度。 在这样的背景下，《第三只眼看零售》专访了这位折扣业态的老兵，请他以“过来人”身份对中国折扣店发展进行复盘。 在马克看来，折扣店是一个漫长的赛道，需要开到500家门店才能实现整体盈利。“奥乐齐在澳大利亚和美国市场都是门店数到了500家以后才开始盈利的，在中国也会是这样一个趋势”，马克表示。 他认为，折扣店代表企业Aldi在欧洲是定位全客层消费的，但在中国，更多的中产阶层到奥乐齐消费，而中低收入群体通常在农贸市场购物。折扣店要得到中国全客层消费者的接纳，预计还需要1

Discount Retail Chain Chaohesuan NB (a hard discount brand under Hema/Freshippo) at the Ku Young Center is already buzzing. Customers like Wang Jianfen are grabbing 1.2kg boxes of chilled beef short ribs for just 29.9 RMB. With 1.5L of premium milk priced at 7.2 RMB (44% below market average) and 24-bottle cases of water for 9.9 RMB, the appeal is clear: unbeatable quality-to-price ratio. Chinese hard discount format Chaohesuan NB surpassed 400 stores early this year and is n

The 2026 US retail landscape isn't just growing; it’s calibrating. The current wave of store openings reveals a "Flight to Utility"—where discounters and convenience stores are the primary drivers of physical expansion. Here is a breakdown of what these numbers actually signal about the American consumer. The 2026 US Expansion Leaderboard The "big five" aren't just opening doors; they are capturing specific segments of a tightening wallet: Retailer Planned Openings Strategic

Discount Retail Chain SAVA owned by Majid al Futtaim-owned has opened its 12th store in the UAE, its second store in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Its first store opened in Ras Al Khaimah in January 2026, followed by a new SAVA store in Al Ain on January 31st, 2026. SAVA is now present in six emirates in the UAE. SAVA is the discount grocery arm of Majid Al Futtaim, the Carrefour franchise partner in the Middle East and some markets in Africa. The first SAVA stores opened in

Discount Retail Chain Ara opened last year 225 new stores throughout the country and reached December with a total of 1,653. This, including the integration of stores that were operated by Colsubsidio Supermarkets, which were acquired by Ara. Jerónimo Martins, the company behind the Ara supermarket chain, announced the financial results of its operation during 2025. According to the report, during that year the company recorded sales of 14.7 billion pesos, 17.4% more than in

Volume Snack Retail Chain Wanchen Group revenue surges past 50 billion RMB and management challenges Intensify for 10,000-store network in 2025. On March 17, Wanchen Group, the first A-share listed "volume snack" company, released its 2025 annual report. The company achieved a total revenue of 51.459 billion RMB, a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 59.17%, breaking the 50 billion RMB mark for the first time. Net profit attributable to shareholders reached 1.345 billion RMB, skyr

Discount Retail Chain Tiendas 3B Stores exceeded the number of branches Walmart in Mexico. Although the gap in sales between the two companies is still huge, the data is revealing and is an example of the dynamics that Mexican retail is going through. The discount retail model created by Hatoum has been a success, its company in the Mexican retail sector seems to indicate that it does not intend to put its foot off the brakes in its expansion strategy. By 2026, The company pl

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