Largest Russian retailer Magnit has expanded their discount network My Price with over 500 stores in 60 districts across Russia. Discount stores are in demand by customers, meet the current trend for lean consumption and demonstrate strong operating results. Comparable sales of discounters increased by almost 60% compared to the same period in 2021. Also, the positive dynamics is shown by the sales density, which has doubled compared to the first launches. The share of own brands in the turnover is now 20%, the company plans to increase it to 50% and in the near future launch a separate line of private labels for discounters. Now prices in discounters are on average 15% lower than for similar positions in convenience stores, while in some categories the decline is 30 - 40%. Magnit is testing the format of discounters from mid-2020. The company developed the Discounter Value Proposition and created a new store design to differentiate this format for shoppers. Now all points My Price are open in a new design. Launches are underway in large cities and small settlements numbering up to 2,000 people, which makes it possible to increase the availability of goods for the population and ensure food security. Most discounters were opened in Tatarstan, the Chelyabinsk region and the Krasnodar Territory. My Price is distinguished by a small area (100 - 250 sq m) and an assortment of about 2,000 items, simple zoning of retail space and the main set of equipment while maintaining a high level of service. The investment in opening is 40% lower than the comparable size of the convenience store, which provides an attractive level of return on investment. "We continue to scale the format and increase its attractiveness for customers, including through the range. High operational efficiency allows us to translate savings into prices on the shelf and create the most interesting price offers," said Deputy General Director, Director for Retail Network Management at Magnit. Source: https://www.retail.ru/news/magnit-otkryl-500-diskaunterov-moya-tsena-20-sentyabrya-2022-220575/ #smartdiscount #discountfoodretail #discounter #discount #foodretail #retail #drc #discountretailconsulting #retailconsulting #myprice #magnit #russia #expansion #growth #consulting #consultancy

Dutch Discount Non-food Retail Chain Action (owned by UK based Private Equity company 3i Group) also benefits from the ongoing price increases for many foods and the high energy costs. As many people see a discounter as cheaper. Action is an international discounter that mainly sells non-food products. The group is now represented in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic and Spain and operates over 2,000 stores across Europe and employs over 63,000 people. Last year, Action generated sales of more than 6.8 billion euros in Europe. The Dutch company describes itself as "Europe's most popular non-food discounter" and is currently also the fastest growing non-food discounter in Europe. The range includes around 6,000 products. The promise of Action is: “Small prices. Great joy". Heiko Großner has been the managing director since spring 2022. Action is looking for new locations. Action's goal is to reach one billion in sales by next year at the latest. In addition, they want to be even more present and active in this country. The company is currently looking for new space or locations like no other. Areas of approx. 700 sqm or more are preferred. In the last few years alone, 40 new branches have been added. The 500th Action branch is to be opened in 2023. In Germany alone, Action was able to post sales of an estimated EUR 950 million last year. The goal of the first billion in sales in 2023 is therefore within reach. Its strongest competitor, Tedi, has four times as many stores, but does not have as high a turnover per store as Action. High inventories to fight delivery issues. In contrast to many other competitors, Action takes the route of high inventories to counterbalance any delivery problems. Approx. 40 percent of the ranges are from Europe, approx. 60 percent from Asia. The aim should also remain to always have the cheapest price on the market. In addition, customers are also offered a comprehensive range of private labels. It remains to be seen whether Action will also venture into e-commerce in the next few years. There are currently no plans here, as the aim is to offer customers more of a shopping experience in the stationary branches. A Click & Collect system was only introduced during the "hard" Corona period, but this no longer exists. One can therefore look forward to further expansions of the company, which was founded in 1993, in the Netherlands. See here for more: Action greift in Deutschland nach der Umsatzmilliarde! - Supermarkt Inside (supermarkt-inside.de) #smartdiscount #action #germany #expansion #growth #1billion #sales #revenue #drc #discountretailconsulting #discount #retail #consulting #discountretail

Discount Retail Chain Aldi Denmark (German family owned) has decided to withdraw from the Danish market and entered into an agreement with Scandinavian discount retail chain REMA 1000 Denmark, which will buy 114 of Aldi Denmark's 188 stores. Aldi will close or sell the other stores consecutively during 2023. The decision to leave the Danish market, which has a discounter market share of 46%, has been made as part of Aldi Nord Group of Companies' transformation strategy in order to focus efforts on the other eight more successful European markets, where Aldi is experiencing strong growth, creating better results and seeing long-term potential. Recently Aldi mentioned to prepare another acquisition in Poland (see also our blog Poland: Aldi wants to have 500 - 600 stores in Poland within 5 years [discountretailconsulting.com]) after its most recent acquisition of LeaderPrice in 2020 in France. The European discount chain Aldi Nord has therefore entered into a conditional agreement with Rema 1000 Denmark, which is part of Reitan Retail (privately owned Norwegian conglomerate retail company operating across 8 Nordic and Baltic countries, with discount format Rema 1000 format, seven-eleven convenience stores and UNO-X gas stations), for the transfer of 114 Danish Aldi stores. The transaction is subject to the approval of the Danish competition authorities. "Aldi opened in Denmark in 1977 as the first discount grocery chain in Denmark and served as a huge inspiration for our owner, Odd Reitan, when he opened the first Rema 1000s in Trondhjem in 1979. So, it is with equal parts humility and pride that we now we can carry on the flag. The acquisition gives us the opportunity to establish more Rema 1000 stores with independent Rema merchants in local communities where we are not present today, with high quality products at low prices. We look forward to to welcome our new colleagues to the Rema community," says Henrik Burkal, CEO of discounter Rema 1000 Denmark. Around 1,600 of Aldi Denmark's approx. 2,800 employees will be transfered to discounter Rema 1000 as part of the transaction, which includes the employees in the 114 stores and at the logistics center in Kolding as well as the truck drivers from Aldi's three Danish logistics centers. The other main discounters present in Denmark, Lidl and Netto (part of the Danish Salling Group) or perhaps market entry newcomer non-food discounter Action will be the most obvious candidates to take over the rest of the 74 Aldi stores. The logistics for the stores will be integrated into Rema 1000's existing logistics, and the three Aldi logistics centers will be closed down in their current mode of operation. The employees in Kolding will be offered employment at Rema 1000's current warehouses in Vejle and Horsens. The sale of additional Aldi stores to players other than Rema 1000 will result in an increased number of employees being able to secure employment. Aldi Denmark will offer measures to ensure re-employment for employees who will not be covered by the transfer of activities. Rema 1000 will offer a job exchange for Aldi employees who do not transfer to Rema 1000 as part of the transaction. "After a careful review of the activities in all markets, Aldi Nord has made a difficult but necessary strategic decision to leave the Danish market. It is a regrettable decision for many of our loyal and skilled employees, who form the backbone of Aldi's Danish business, and we will do our utmost to ensure them the best imaginable future," says Finn Tang, CEO of Aldi Denmark. The 114 Aldi stores covered by the transaction will remain open until the transition to Rema 1000 Denmark, which is subject to the approval of the Danish competition authorities. Subject to the outcome of the approval process, Rema 1000 expects to convert and reopen the majority of Aldi stores under the Rema 1000 brand. A number of Aldi stores not covered by the transaction with Rema 1000 will remain open and are expected to be sold to other players. The remaining stores will be closed at the end of January 2023, and the head office functions in Denmark will be wound up during the year. The parties have agreed not to publish the purchase price or other conditions in the agreement, but will certainly be published soon in the annual report of Reitan Retail 2022. It is not the first time that a large international discounter had to leave the Scandinavian market place, in 2008 Lidl left Norway, as it could not beat the local discounters which have a market share of more than 40%. About ALDI Denmark Aldi Denmark opened its first store in 1977 as the first discount chain in Denmark. Today there are 188 Aldi stores and three logistics centers with around 2,800 employees. Aldi's basic idea is to offer a carefully selected range of quality everyday goods at the lowest possible price. Aldi Denmark is part of the Aldi Nord Group of Companies, which is present in nine European countries and employs more than 86,000 employees. About REMA 1000 Denmark Rema 1000 opened its first two stores in Denmark in 1994. Today, the discount chain has 363 stores across the country, all of which are run according to a franchise model under the management of local, independent merchants. Rema 1000 employs more than 16,000 colleagues in Denmark. Rema 1000 Denmark is part of the Nordic and Baltic retail group Reitan Retail. See here for more: Presse | REMA 1000 #smartdiscount #rema1000 #aldi #acquisition #profitability #scandinavia #lidl #netto #success #growth #reitanretail #seveneleven #unix #drc #discount #retail #consulting #discountretail #discountretailconsulting #action

Discount Retail Chain Biedronka (owned by Jeronimo Martins) announced that it has established cooperation with JD Logistics. The Chinese giant will cooperate with the discounter in the field of operating its e-store. Managing more than 1,500 warehouses in China and abroad, JD Logistics offers its customers comprehensive integrated supply chain services. JD.com has one of the largest logistics infrastructures of all e-commerce companies in the world. Biedronka's e-shop will work more efficiently Warehouse of the Chinese company with an area of 15,000 sqm. in Poland, it has been adapted to the implementation of all Biedronka online orders and enabling fast delivery even within 24 hours. "JD Logistics is honored to partner with Biedronka," said Zhong Zhang, Senior Director of JD Logistics Europe. "Our end-to-end supply chain capabilities and omnichannel execution experience will help accelerate the transformation of Biedronka's online business." Transformation of Biedronka's e-commerce. The Chinese giant will help "E-commerce logistics requires deep knowledge and we are glad that JD Logistics is a powerful partner in our online trade development" – said Jakub Knauer, logistics project manager at Biedronka. Ladybug satisfied with establishing cooperation with the Chinese giant Jakub Knauer, logistics project manager at Biedronka, noted that e-commerce logistics requires deep knowledge and welcomed the company's partnership with JD Logistics. "Together, we have managed to build a landscape of integrated IT systems for effective inventory management and management of outbound and incoming goods. JD Logistics services have enabled us to efficiently process online orders, even in the face of a 17-fold increase in the daily number of orders," he added. JD.com is the largest online retailer in China Today, JD Logistics' international operations include around 90 customs warehouses, international direct shipment warehouses and overseas warehouses, covering a total gross area of approximately 900,000 square meters, with more than 70 percent year-on-year growth. Biedronka, the largest retail chain in Poland, has been serving our market for 27 years. At the end of the third quarter of 2022, the chain has 3304 stores located in over 1100 towns. The Biedronka e-shop has been operating for four months Biedronka launched an e-store, on August 22 this year, Biedronka Home is a modern online store, which offers industrial products m.in decorations, tools, home textiles, fashion and electronics. Deliveries are made throughout the country directly to the indicated address or to a selected InPost parcel locker. Biedronka launched an e-shop on August 22 this year. There are currently almost 1,000 products in Biedronka Home, but the chain informs that their number will systematically increase. In the store you can buy both private label products, such as Smukee kitchen accessories, Hoffen household appliances or Tom & Rose women's textiles. See here for more: The Chinese e-commerce giant will launch the Biedronka online store (dlahandlu.pl) #smartdiscount #jd #biedronka #jeronimomartins #poland #logistics #estore #eshop #jdcom #expansion #supplychain #drc #discount #retail #consulting #discountretail #discountretailconsulting

South African retail giant Pick 'n Pay is targeting the middle market with a new range of QualiSave stores, which promises to offer essential items at lower prices, accounting for 40% of company-owned supermarkets. Pick 'n Pay is splitting its brand in half as the retail battle for South Africa's middle market intensifies. Initially, referred to as "Project Red", when the brand split was first announced publicly back in May, these stores were touted as being smaller and cheaper, holding less than half of the products available on regular Pick 'n Pay shelves but at lower prices, catering to consumers who buy essential items in bulk. The Pick 'n Pay QualiSave brand, previously known as Project Red, was revealed on Monday morning at a media tour of the revamped Eerste River store in Cape Town. Pick 'n Pay's new supermarket brand offers shoppers a range of 8,000 products, with a keen focus on meat, fresh produce, bakery goods, and essential commodities. Products stocked by the new Pick 'n Pay QualiSave stores have been carefully selected according to research which revealed consumer trends around popular products. "We have done an enormous amount of research to understand exactly what customers want and need," said Pick 'n Pay Group CEO Pieter Boone. "We concluded that we could not successfully meet the needs of all our customers with just one Pick n Pay brand. Freshness, value for money, and customer service were non-negotiable demands across all customers, but they wanted their favorite stores to be better tailored to their specific needs." The nationwide conversion of regular Pick 'n Pay stores to QualiSave branches will gather momentum from September, explained the retailer, when these new shops would open with new branding, layouts, and signage. Pick 'n Pay has already revamped six QualiSave stores over the past three months, with Boone welcoming the "positive customer response" to these pilot stores. Around 40% of Pick 'n Pay company-owned supermarkets will be converted to QualiSave stores. "We are very attuned to the fact that the cost of living is increasing sharply, and Pick n Pay QualiSave will be on the side of customers in providing great everyday value and deals," said Boone. "This announcement places the Group in a stronger position to serve shoppers' better across its now three banners: - Boxer for aspirational customers with tight budgets; - Pick 'n Pay QualiSave for the growing middle market; - Pick 'n Pay at the higher end, with its renewed emphasis on the best products and services." See here for more: Pick n Pay launches new lower-price QualiSave brand – which will take over 40% of its stores Source: Business Insider #smartdiscount #southafrica #qualisave #picknpay #format #growth #stores #takeover #drc #discountretail #discountretailconsulting #retail #consulting #discount

Against the background of the current economic situation, more and more retail market experts are recording the growing interest of Russians in the discount format. A year ago, there were 29 Chizik discount stores and as of November 30th already 419 stores and that number is changing daily. By the end of the year, Chizik plans to realize more than 500 stores! "The strategic goal of X5 is to open 3,000 stores in three years and become a leader in the segment of hard discounting in Russia. All our efforts are aimed to that goal and our tasks are quite simple: we need to open high-quality stores in decent locations at a very high pace. We need to increase our portfolio of our own brands, and these brands must meet our quality standards. We need a team of people who will share the ideology of our project. And when we accomplish all these tasks, we will have a federal network of discounters, which consumers will love", says Ilya Yakubson, CEO of X5's Chizik. This year Chizik has already reached the Urals by opening discount stores in Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk and Perm. So far, these are the most remote regions from the capital city of Moscow. "We make discounters for people who want to be rational, who do not want to overpay and strive to get high quality brands at a much lower price. Therefore, our stores are modern, cheerful, bright and with good trading equipment. And, when we say that the discounter is hard, we mean that there is basically one SKU per customer need. The width and depth of the Chizik assortment is limited, but at the same time it gives the best price-quality ratio", explains Yakubson. "One of the distinctive features of the Chizhik concept is the high proportion of the afore-mentioned own brands (so-called private labels) in the range. Today, private label (PL) makes up about 40% of Chizik's product range. By the end of next year, it should reach the level of 60%. Initially, the assortment covers 24 umbrella private labels, and still growing. Private label is necessary for a sustainable profitability and PLs help us to differentiate ourselves from other discounter networks", claims Yakubson. "We want the consumer to come to our store, not only because of the lowest price, but also because only here the customer can purchase for example the dairy products of "Svetaevo". Same to many other private label products which can only be bought at Chizik". "Given that there is only one SKU per customer need, it is very important for us that the supplier is reliable. Suppliers can submit a collaboration proposal to the X5 vendor portal. We understand who produces which product, and after that the potential supplier will receive mailings about the ongoing tenders for the production of this type of product. In other words, if we decide to change suppliers or issue additional SKUs, we will inform everyone in the supplier panel for this product". "Blind tests are organized by specialized marketing agencies, in which a large number of random consumers participates. This is a fairly serious chain of various tests that ultimately lead to the right choice of product and so supplier. After all, our task is to develop our own brand of a high quality". "As the business grows, we will need several suppliers for the same products. For example, to bring the goods to the Urals will be very costly. So, we need to find suppliers at that region which are able to produce the same product as we sell in Moscow. Next to that, we need to source typical regional products which are known in the Urals, but not so known in other regions, and vice versa", according to the CEO. #chizik #X5 #growth #discounters #russia #marketshare #growth #privatelabel #ownbrands #smartdiscount #discountfoodretail #discounter #discount #foodretail #retail #drc #discountretailconsulting #retailconsulting #consulting #consultancy Подробнее на Retail.ru: https://www.retail.ru/interviews/ilya-yakubson-chizhik-my-khotim-chtoby-cherez-neskolko-let-u-nas-bylo-tri-tysyachi-magazinov/

Record high discounter share and continuing strong growth of own label are the headlines from the kantar UK data for 12 w/e 27th Nov 2022. Take-home grocery retail sales are up 5.9% YoY, up from +5.2% in the previous 12-wk period. Grocery inflation over the 12-wk period is at 14.1%. The last 4-weeks has dropped slightly from 14.7% to 14.6%, suggesting a levelling out of the rate of price increases across the market. This is likely to only be a temporary position. At this time of the year retailers tend to minimize the number of price increases as they concentrate on delivering a successful key trading period. In January we will see further price inflation, as cost increase pressures have not disappeared and, in fact, remain crucial to suppliers who continue to face huge challenges with the prices of raw materials, energy, labour and transport. In November we saw further increases across key food staples such as milk, cheese, sugar and eggs, the latter of which is in short supply with many retailers limiting purchases to 3 packs per customer. The discounters’ surge in sales and share shows no sign of slowing. Aldi's and Lidl's growth of 24.4% and 22.0% respectively are their highest growth rates in at least 5 years. Over that time they have gained 4.7% points of the UK market whilst the former “Big 4” have lost the same amount. Morrisons continue to struggle. Their sales value decline of 4.7%, combined with inflation at 14.1%, indicates a volume loss of over 18% year-on-year. With nearly a fifth less volume running through their suppliers', and their own factories, efficiencies and therefore costs will be rising even more rapidly. Morrisons desperately need to turn their performance around quickly. The other retailer struggling at the moment is Waitrose, whose customers are being tempted away by lower prices elsewhere at this time where everyone is looking to save money. Their share of 4.5% is the lowest in at least the past 5 years. The shift from brands to own label (OL) continues, with OL sales up 11.7% YoY, well ahead of the market. The value tier of OL is surging, with sales up 46.3%. Nevertheless, this tier remains less than 5% of total OL. As consumers look to eat out less to save money, they are buying in-home alternatives from the premium OL ranges. This top tier has grown by 6.1%. Next 4-wk outlook: Kantar continues to report that Christmas sales have been slower so far this year. With just 18 trading days to go before the Big Day expect to see some good offers as retailers look to clear Seasonal over-orders. Over the days leading up to the 15th we always see silly prices on key Produce lines (falling as low as 14p for 500g of sprouts last year). With a much higher cost base and tighter overall margins this year, which retailer will lead the others down in 2022? Source: Kantar and Paul Stainton #aldi #lidl #uk #discounters #kantar #marketshare #growth #smartdiscount #discountfoodretail #discounter #discount #foodretail #retail #drc #discountretailconsulting #retailconsulting #consulting #consultancy

Discount Retail Chain Dollar General (NYSE stock listed) is continuing its rapid expansion into fiscal 2023 with plans for 1,050 new stores, following a successful Q3 2022 when sales rose 11.1% to US$9.5 billion. The quarter, which ended Oct. 28, also saw a 6.8% increase in same-store sales driven by larger basket sizes and a small increase in traffic. “We are thankful to our team for their continued dedication to serving others, particularly in a challenging economic and operating environment,” said Jeff Owen, CEO of Dollar General in a statement. “We are pleased with our strong sales growth in the quarter, as well as a modest increase in customer traffic and continued share gains in both consumable and non-consumable product sales, all of which we believe are a testament to the strength of the value and convenience proposition we offer our customers.” The off-price retailer executed on 800 retail projects in Q3 2022 and plans to execute on an additional 3,170 in the coming year. These efforts include 2,000 remodels, and 120 store relocations and up to 35 stores in Mexico. Dollar General also is growing through the addition of three 1-million-square-foot distribution centers in an approximately $480 million combined investment announced in July. The facilities will support the DG Private Fleet and help the retailer achieve its goal of creating 10,000 net new jobs in 2022. See here for more: Dollar General Plans to Open 1,050 Locations in 2023 - Retail TouchPoints #smartdiscount #dollargeneral #usa #expansion #growth #stores #drc #discount #discountretail #discountretailconsulting #consulting #retail

Discount Wholesale Retail Chain Deskontao (owned by Score Distribuição S.A.) opened its fifth store last Tuesday. Score Distribuição S.A. has invested 6 billion kwanzas (US$11.5 million) since 2020 in the expansion of the Deskontão chain. The new store, in Talatona, maintains its commitment to the quality of the asrangee and the offer of national products. The Deskontão commercial network increased the number of stores to five, with the opening of the new commercial establishment in Talatona, the result of an investment valued at 2 billion Kz. The new store joins the others located in Kilamba Kiaxi, two, Camama and Ingombota. With the new project, 100 jobs were created, 70 direct and 30 indirect, premaking a total of 600 employees throughout the network. António Leal, CEO of Score Distribuição S.A, owner of the brand of stores and supermarkets Deskontão, said they will maintain the expansion of the brand in Luanda, as the plan begins, because the capital has more critical mass, suggests the opening of more stores in the capital, so confirming that the other provinces have never been placed before, but may be in the future. "Working provinces is completely different than staying in the city of Luanda, this by distances, in logistical terms is a more complicated operation, there are more means and another approach different from what we have today," he explained. However, the manager did not rule out the possibility of opening a commercial establishment with the Deskintão seal in the other provinces of the country. "It also has to do with the resources available for these investments. A store of this size is a big investment", he stressed. The Deskontão store in Talatona, explains António Leal, has an innovative and interesting concept, with a very diverse offer of products, especially in the area of frescoes. In this matter, the responsible made known that the bet on national production is one of the strengths of the Deskontão brand, in fact, this is visible on the shelves where the products are exposed. "The store is mostly perishable, which are provided by national producers," he said, noting that it is a big bet and is the way. António Leal mentioned Agrolider and Fazenda Girassol as the main suppliers of fruits and vegetables, already in talh, working with AgroQuibal and other nationals. In the area of cold cuts, Deskontão works with two of angola's largest sausage producers, Valinho and Quinta de Jugais, as well as traditional lubango sausage companies. However, and to add greater value to the quality of the products he makes available to customers, the CEO of Score Distribuição said that they have as an international partner the group Portuguese Jerónimo Martins and the representation of the Pingo Doce brand. The goal is to continue to invest "sustainably", essentially using cash flow generation within the organization. These are just some of the more than 50 partners to whom Score Distribuição buys 70% of its products, mainly from local suppliers, of which about half are perishable (meat, fish, fruit and vegetables). Inflation is a subject that worries Score Distribution, as he explains, "it's always a problem because it causes people to retract in purchases. I would say that it is always a harmful factor for this type of business", said António Leal. Score Distribution Score Distribuição S.A. is an Angolan food distribution company, inaugurated deskontão's first store in 2013, a food retail brand. In 2014, the first Mel supermarket was inaugurated, which S.A., decided to unite the two into one, "starting to operate only with the Deskontão insignia". Score Distribuição S.A. has invested 2 billion Kz (US$3,8 mio) annually in the last three years and maintains a "stable" invoicing, with variations of around 1%, antónio leal revealed, without detailing sales figures. António Leal also underlined the good performance during the covid-19 pandemic, pointing to March 2020 as the best ever in terms of sales. "This year we experience more difficulties, especially between August and October", admitted António Leal, considering that the break was due to the combined effect of the general elections held in August and the holidays. "I think it was the first time that many people were able to take a vacation after the pandemic," he explained. See here for more: Deskontão opens 5th store in Luanda and maintains network expansion in the capital (expansao.co.ao) #smartdiscount #angola #expansion #growth #stores #jeronimomartins #scorddistribuicao #drc #discount #discountretail #discountretailconsulting #consulting

Discount Retail Chain Aldi UK (German family owned) has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the sixth month in a row, according to new data from "consumer group Which?". Which? looked at the prices of 48 popular grocery items at eight of the UK’s biggest supermarkets, with the discount grocer beating fellow Big 4 grocers and rival Lidl. The group, compared the cost of a larger trolley of 149 items, the original 48, plus 101 more, with some products including Andrex toilet paper, Cathedral City cheese, which the discount grocer’s did not stock. The average basket at Aldi came up to £77.21, with Waitrose being named the most-expensive with an average basket spend being over £26 more expensive at £104.11. Lidl followed Aldi in second place reporting an average basket spend of £78.57, followed by the the Big 4 grocer’s. Tesco reported an £87.60 average basket spend, with Asda being just 6p more expensive (£87.66) and Sainsbury’s reporting an average basket spend of £89.85. Ex-Big 4 grocer Morrisons in sixth place reporting an average spend of £93.49, followed by online-only grocer Ocado at £96.09 and Waitrose topping the list as the most expensive grocer. “No one wants to overpay for basic groceries, especially in the build-up to the festive season when many household budgets will be stretched,” Which? retail editor Reena Sewraz said. “Our findings show that while prices are going up, some supermarkets are significantly more expensive than others. Source: GroceyGazette #aldi #uk #cheapest #smartdiscount #discountfoodretail #discounter #discount #foodretail #retail #drc #discountretailconsulting #retailconsulting #consulting #consultancy “As well as choosing a supermarket that is cheap overall, other ways to save include swapping from branded to supermarket own-brand products, sticking to a shopping list, and resisting the temptation to pick up special offers you don’t need.”

Discount Retail Chain Aldi Group (German family owned) has achieved a 38% increase in in-store sales over the past five years, cementing its position among the world's largest food retailers. Last year, global food sales in Aldi stores amounted to US$144 billion, according to Euromonitor International. Aldi is adapting its business model to expand, attract and capture the purchasing power of more affluent consumers. Aldi has made significant investments to change the perception of its discount chain. What Aldi is doing Euromonitor mentions among Aldi's activities m.in developing its premium product line, modernizing stores, investing in technology and opening new locations in exclusive districts. This approach has helped the Aldi Group to become the world's largest grocery discount chain. Aldi has ambitious plans also in Poland Within five years, the German chain wants to have about 600 stores in Poland, and ultimately over 1,000. Within two years, Aldi wants to grow by 120 outlets with an area of approx. 1,000 sqm, with parking lots for approx. 80 cars. The standard for the network are areas with a sales hall of about a thousand sqm. This is a benchmark on which the retailer relies, although it also allows slightly smaller and larger outlets. The priority for the network are large cities, this is the first group of locations on which the brand focuses. It is also a natural direction to fill in the blank spots on the Polish map and start trading where Aldi is not yet present. The network does not exclude smaller towns either. See here for more: Aldi takes traditional discount stores to the next level (dlahandlu.pl) #smartdiscount #aldi #expansion #growth #europe #poland #drc #discountretailconsulting #discountretail #retail #discount #consulting

Discount retail chain Aldi Belgium (German family owned) reaches a milestone with the opening of the 23rd store in the Brussels Region. The brand new “Aldi Ixelles” (Avenue de la Couronne 480) as the first compact store is specifically adapted to the conditions of the region and blends in with the neighborhood. It is the first of several stores planned to further expand and strengthen Aldi's presence in the Brussels region. The overarching goal: to become the neighborhoods' go-to retailer for basic goods. Additionally, to expanding its presence and supplying the region with basic goods, Aldi Belgium is creating new jobs. 5 more stores are currently in the concrete planning stage. Currently, a typical Aldi store in Belgium has an area of around 1,050 m2. In a big city like Brussels, however, it is increasingly difficult to find retail space of this size. Therefore, Aldi Belgium will open additional compact stores with a much smaller area of 600 - 800 m2 in the future, where necessary. The available space can be used in the best possible way by making specific adjustments, for example by changing the shop layout or the width of the aisles in the stores. The focus of a compact store in a city location is on fresh products. Nevertheless, there will be space for the entire range, including limited promotional merchandise (see also video link: KZ_20221129_BUURTWINKEL_ALDI.mxf (rambla.be)) Aldi Belgium has been growing for years. In the Brussels Region alone, Aldi Belgium now has 22 stores in 19 municipalities and will invest the coming year € 35 million in the Brussels regions on store expansion. #smartdiscount #discountfoodretail #discounter #discount #foodretail #retail #drc #discountretailconsulting #retailconsulting #aldi #belgium #brussels #compactstore #expansion #consulting #consultancy