15 hours ago
2 min

USA: Private label gets more and more important for Dollar General

The discounter, which posted disappointing Q4 results Thursday, said it is working to cater to increasingly cash-strapped shoppers with low-priced food, beverages and other items. Dollar General executives on Thursday said they were disappointed with fourth-quarter sales results, despite gaining market share in both food and beverage, as well as non-consumable goods. But the Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based retailer said it continued to see wealthier shoppers coming through th

Mar 9
2 min

Americas

USA: Dollar General launches Private label premium pet food brand 'Nature`s Menu'

Discount Retail Chain Dollar General (listed NYSE: DG) has reformulated and rebranded its Retail-owned Brand (private brand) dog and cat food range, Nature’s Menu. “Our team of brand managers and buyers strive to ensure each private brand item we develop focuses on the needs of our customers and their families. Such is the case with Nature’s Menu, Dollar General’s exclusive super premium dog and cat food brand,” said Jackie Li, senior vice president of private brands and glob

USA: Dollar Tree intensifies investments in food

Mar 9
4 min

Americas

USA: Dollar Tree intensifies investments in food

Discount retail Chain Dollar Tree (listed on NASDAQ DLTR) outlines plans amid release of its better-than-expected Q4, FY22 earnings After substantial leadership changes throughout 2022, Dollar Tree has revealed better-than-expected fourth quarter and fiscal year financial results. During its earnings call, the discount retailer said it’s ready to accelerate investments, including grocery. During the fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, the company reported its consolidated net sales

USA: Grocery Outlet to Expand Private Label Assortment

Mar 8
2 min

Americas

USA: Grocery Outlet to Expand Private Label Assortment

Discount Retail Chain Grocery Outlet (Nasdaq: GO) is implementing a three-step approach for future growth that includes expanding its mix of store branded products. With an eye toward growth in 2023 and beyond, Grocery Outlet is implementing a three-pronged approach that includes expanding its assortment of private label products. During the company’s fourth quarter investor conference call, company President RJ Sheedy, said the discount grocer plans to develop and introduce

USA: visits to Aldi increase as consumers prioritize value

Mar 5
2 min

Americas

USA: visits to Aldi increase as consumers prioritize value

Discount Retail Chains such as Aldi USA (German family owned) has quickly increased its footprint in the U.S. and seen a 9.3% increase of visits per venue since 2019, according to Placer.ai. Aldi has grown in popularity in the U.S. as consumers look for more value in grocery, according to Placer.ai. The German grocery chain is undergoing a significant expansion in the U.S., which can explain part of the overall increase in foot traffic. Aldi doesn’t offer a loyalty program an

USA: How does TJ Maxx keep its prices so low?

Mar 5
3 min

Americas

USA: How does TJ Maxx keep its prices so low?

Discount Retail Chain TJ Maxx (owned by the TJX Companies) CEO Ernie Herrman said in a call with investors last month, announcing its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2023 earnings, that the company is in an extremely strong position when it comes to sourcing inventory, describing the current inventory availability as "phenomenal." TJ Maxx sells products at 20% to 60% cheaper than department stores and retailers. It does so by buying surplus inventory from retailers. Recent store cl

USA: fastest-growing US grocer offers a value proposition shoppers can’t resist

Feb 21
8 min

Americas

USA: fastest-growing US grocer offers a value proposition shoppers can’t resist

It looks like US shoppers are head over heels in love with Aldi. In January, the company with estimated annual sales of $19 billion unveiled its 26th distribution center, which will supercharge the retailer’s expansion in the fast-growing Sun Belt. That same month, dunnhumby named Aldi the No. 1 grocery leader in Price for the sixth year in a row. In October, Aldi revealed that more than 1 million new shoppers had lifted same-store sales growth by double digits year over year

USA: Lidl plans new Pennsylvania warehouse

Feb 20
1 min

Americas

USA: Lidl plans new Pennsylvania warehouse

Discount Retail Chain Lidl USA (owned by the German Schwarz Group) is planning to expand its supply chain capacity in Pennsylvania. Lidl has purchased nearly 70 acres in Bucks County, Pa. for a future warehouse at the site of the Keystone Trade Center, located along the Delaware River across from Trenton, N.J. Lidl Spokesperson Jessica Shangle didn’t give specifics about the sale, pegged to be close to US$145 million, but did note that a project is in the works. “We are still

Feb 20
1 min

Americas

Research: retail brand owned private label grocery sales jump 11.3%

Packaged goods private brand sales saw record growth last year, jumping 11.3% to a whopping $228.6 billion in the U.S. for the 52 weeks ending January 1, 2023, versus the prior year. Retailer-owned Brands grew at nearly twice the rate of national brands, which were up 6.1% in dollar sales, according to IRI Unify sales data. The dollar share increased to 18.9%, up from 18.2% in 2021. Unit share grew to 20.5%, from 19.9%. Private brands also outperformed national brands when it

USA: Exploring Aldi's unlimited success with limited assortments

Feb 14
9 min

Americas

USA: Exploring Aldi's unlimited success with limited assortments

Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA (German family owned) first put down roots in the United States back in 1976, revealed that more than 1 million new shoppers had lifted same-store sales growth by double digits year over year at the chain, as inflation drives consumers to look for bargains on food. In January, the company with estimated annual sales of US$19 billion unveiled its 26th distribution center, which will supercharge the retailer’s expansion in the fast-growing Sun Bel

USA: Aldi and Trader Joe's, the most popular grocery stores in America

Feb 2
2 min

Americas

USA: Aldi and Trader Joe's, the most popular grocery stores in America

A discounter and two convenience-store chains rank among the 10 most popular grocers in America. Aldi ranks as the most popular grocery store, with a popularity score of 65%, according to market research and data analytics firm YouGov, which polled consumers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Popularity is defined by YouGov as the percentage of people who have a positive opinion of a grocery store (for more on the ratings, go to https://today.yougov.com/about/ratings-faq). T

Feb 1
3 min

Research

Research: Aldi, H-E-B among growth leaders in 2022 in the USA

Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA, H-E-B, Publix and Grocery Outlet were the supermarket sector’s growth leaders in 2022, according to a new report from professional services firm JLL. Batavia, Ill.-based discounter Aldi, a small-format store known for its limited assortment of mostly private label products, has been on a growth tear for the past several years and now has 2,270 locations. In 2022, the chain added 49 stores, totaling nearly 804,000 square feet (75,000m2) of new s

USA: Aldi supports Gulf Coast expansion with new regional HQ and DC

Feb 1
2 min

Americas

USA: Aldi supports Gulf Coast expansion with new regional HQ and DC

Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA (German family owned) has opened a new distribution center to support its growth across the Gulf Coast region. The fast-growing discount grocer unveiled its new regional headquarters and distribution center in Loxley, Alabama, which will ultimately serve as many as 100 Aldi stores across the Gulf Coast. Aldi currently operates 30 stores in the Gulf Coast, having opened 20 stores in the area last year. It plans to add another 13 stores in 2023. T

USA: Aldi opens new regional HQ in fast-growing region

Feb 1
2 min

Americas

USA: Aldi opens new regional HQ in fast-growing region

Aldi opens new regional HQ in fast-growing region of Southeastern U.S. in Loxley, Alabama. Fast-growing retailer Aldi said it has strengthened its presence in the Southeast with the opening this week of a new regional headquarters at its 564,000-square-foot distribution center in Loxley that will serve up to 100 Aldi stores. It is the Batavia, Illinois -based retailer’s 26th DC in the U.S. — the German-owned company has extensive operations overseas — and its sixth in the Sou

USA: Aldi expands its stores and digital commerce platform

Jan 27
2 min

Americas

USA: Aldi expands its stores and digital commerce platform

Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA (German family owned) opens multiple stores this week. Further the discount retail grocer is also working on a new online shopping portal that would drive shoppers through its own channels, rather than solely through third-party platforms. Aldi will open six new stores this week, as the discount grocery continues its swift expansion around the country. “Our stores are designed to make grocery shopping smarter, faster and easier, and we’ve been v

USA: Lidl opens largest store in Long Island, New York

Jan 25
1 min

Europe

USA: Lidl opens largest store in Long Island, New York

Discount Retail Chain Lidl USA (owned by the German Schwarz Group) has set its sights on the East Coast of the United States. Lidl recently opened the doors of its newest store location in the state of New York. Located in Deer Park, Long Island, the store is Lidl’s largest in the region. According to Long Island Business News, the store, standing at 32,000 square feet, is part of a US $12 million project that is Lidl’s first ground-up store development on Long Island. The lo

USA: Discount variety chain Five Below to open 200+ stores

Jan 14
2 min

Americas

USA: Discount variety chain Five Below to open 200+ stores

Five Below has laid out ambitious store plans for 2023. The tween and teen discounter said it plans to open the most stores in its history — more than 200 locations — in fiscal 2023. It also plans to convert more than 400 stores to its new “Five Beyond” format, which contains an in-store shop featuring higher-priced items. The concept, now in place in some 250 locations, evolved from the chain's "Ten Below" pilot, which featured a section of merchandise priced above the retai

USA: Aldi expands strongly at the Gulf Coast

Jan 7
1 min

Americas

USA: Aldi expands strongly at the Gulf Coast

Aldi supermarket chain is continuing its expansion across the Gulf South - including the greater New Orleans area - with the opening Thursday of its first location in the city of Metairie. The new store is the latest of several Aldi locations to open in south Louisiana. In 2022, the company opened three stores in the Acadiana area. “We have big plans across the entire Gulf Coast, which we define as Lafayette to Tallahassee, Florida,” said Heather Moore, Aldi’s Loxley division

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