Lidl has revealed it has gained nearly £11 million in switching gains from M&S, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s in the past month, an increase of over £10 million year on year. According to the discount grocer, over the past year, it has seen a total of £120 million coming from households choosing to shop at the company instead of traditional supermarkets. Lidl added that it has seen a rise in customers shopping at the discount grocer for fresh produce, including fruit and vegetables, with the latter reaching a market share high of 10.2%. Customers are also being enticed to the discounter by its fresh meat and poultry, which also reach a new record market share, according to the discount grocer. “It’s clear that a lot of shoppers are now refusing to pay a premium for their groceries,” Lidl GB CEO Ryan McDonnell said. “As we progress into 2023, we are seeing more customers coming through our doors, switching spend to Lidl from premium supermarkets. We know they switch to us to make savings, but then they stay with us when they realize that they’re not having to compromise on quality.” Source: Grocery Gazette #uk #lidl #customerswitch #growth #marketshare #discounters #growth #smartdiscount #discountfoodretail #discounter #discount #foodretail #retail #drc #discountretailconsulting #retailconsulting #consulting #consultancy

Discount Retail Chain Lidl's sister company Schwarz Produktion has received the green light, by the European Commission, for the acquistion of Stora Enso's Maxau magazine paper mill by PHO P, a newly founded company owned by Schwarz Produktion. The deal worth €210m was announced in mid-September and the Commission was notified of the proposed takeover in late October this year. According to the Commission, the transaction was examined under the simplified merger review. The Commission cleared the transaction concluding that "the proposed acquisition would raise no competition concerns, given the limited vertical links between the companies' activities." The Maxau mill in Karlsruhe, Germany runs two paper machines with an installed production capacity of up to 530,000 tpy of supercalendered (SC) paper. Schwarz is mainly active in food retailing in over 30 countries through its retail chains Lidl and Kaufland. Through its subsidiary Prezero, the group is also active in the collection, recycling and commercialisation of recovered paper and other secondary raw materials. Schwarz Produktion is one of Germany's leading food producers, producing beverages, baked goods, chocolate, dried fruit, ice cream and coffee for various private labels of the Schwarz Group's trading companies. See here for more: EC clears takeover of Stora Enso Maxau paper mill by Schwarz group (euwid-paper.com) #smartdiscount #paper #schwarzproduktion #leading #growth #privatelabel #ownbrand #expansion #germany #drc #discountretail #discountretailconsulting #retail #discount #consulting

From the lure of the middle aisle to the thrill of a bargain, Britain’s savvy shoppers are set to splash out £34.4 billion at food and non-food discounters in 2022, an annual increase of 6.6%, as the sector looks set to spring back to growth, benefiting from continued economic uncertainty. Next year’s forecast return to growth will be much welcomed by the sector, as food and non-food discounter sales in 2021 are expected to drop to £32.3 billion, following a bumper 2020 when sales increased by 9.2% to hit £32.7 billion. Meanwhile, sales of food discounters alone are expected to rise by 6.1% in 2022 to reach £22.5 billion. Dominated by Aldi and Lidl, combined, these two discount giants account for around 14% of the UK grocery market. Overall, the food and non-food discount sector accounted for around 9.5% of all retail sales in the UK in 2020, although this is estimated to have dropped slightly to 9.1% in 2021. Meanwhile, Mintel research reveals that COVID-19 has promoted even savvier shopping habits among Britain’s more affluent consumers, with over a third (34%) of higher earning* shoppers shopping at discounters** more since before the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. With an eye for quality, almost seven in ten (67%) of these ‘better-off’ discount shoppers say they find own-brand luxury food ranges at food discounters to be as good as those at other supermarkets. But it’s not just sharp-elbowed, ‘better off’ Brits flocking to discounters. Budget stores are proving particularly popular among men aged 25-44 with over four in ten (42%) saying they have increased their discount shopping since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. This compares to an increase of just over one in five (22%) of all discount shoppers. Meanwhile, it’s the freshly baked goods which are attracting younger Brits to food discounters, with 42% of 16-24s buying these compared to 32% of over-65s. Piers Butel, Retail Analyst at Mintel, said: “Despite concerns around their lack of ecommerce offering and potentially crowded stores, the discounters saw sales surge in pandemic-struck 2020. This growth was driven by a series of factors including leading discounters increasing the number of stores opened and the ongoing financial uncertainty driven by the pandemic. This uncertainty makes the value-proposition of the discounters even more tempting for consumers and, in particular, young families with extra mouths to feed, 99% of whom shopped at discounters, according to our research. “As attitudes have shifted over the last few decades, we have seen men increasingly take part in the grocery shop. Despite this narrowing gap, there are still differences in how men approach the activity, with male shoppers generally preferring to spend less time in-store when shopping. The convenience and speed of the retail experience at discounters, with their smaller ranges and fast checkouts, are likely to particularly appeal to this demographic group. “Looking ahead, the sector is set to leave the turbulent last 18 months behind with a spring in its step as continuing economic uncertainty and high inflation makes its straightforward, value-led proposition ever more tempting for consumers.” eCommerce is proving a hard nut to crack While the last 18 months have seen a remarkable surge in online retail, just 30% of shoppers who typically shop at discounters with ecommerce operations use these online shopping options. This comes as a third (33%) of discounter shoppers say they find click-and-collect services appealing and 32% say they are happy to pay a delivery fee for their discounter purchases. “Although online retailing is here to stay and all retailers should be looking at how they can enter this space, careful consideration should be given before launching into the channel. Opening up online operations has the potential to pull footfall away from stores, which can be an issue for discounters reliant on high volumes of footfall passing through the doors. Discount retailers will also have to balance their value credentials against the cost of deliveries which consumers are increasingly expecting to be free. Indeed, discounters may struggle to build full online retail operations without significant changes and possible disruption to the simple, low-cost business model which has been the source of their recent success. “As life returns to something more normal, we may see that most discounter shoppers value the store-based experience over full online retail options. Click-and-collect schemes or partnerships with delivery companies can provide lower-cost alternatives for discounters to stake a foothold on the online channel. This way retailers can engage with those customers who want to shop online, whilst continuing to focus on their physical stores and the majority of customers who still want to visit them.” Notes to Editors Mintel commissioned consumer research among 2,000 internet users aged 16+ in July 2021. *Household income of £50,000 and over who typically shop at discounters **Both food and non-discounters (eg Aldi, Lidl and Wilko) See here for more: Discounter market set to top £34 billion in 2022 | Mintel.com #smartdiscount #uk #expansion #growth #discounter #sales #drc #discountretail #discountretailconsulting #discount #retail #consulting

Discount Retail Chain Netto Poland (owned by the Danish Salling Group) has expanded to more than 660 stores, opening more than 60 of them in the last 12 months, including 2 today and 5 in December alone. The expansion of the range, but also the introduction of changes in the pricing and assortment policy, translated into an increase in the number of customer visits by nearly 53%. The goals for 2023 are ambitious, but rooted in economic realities and directly related to customer expectations. The past year has been extremely intense for Netto. In the first quarter of 2022, the chain focused primarily on completing the Tesco conversion process started in May 2021. It is not only the opening of 250 Netto stores in place of Tesco, but also the integration of both teams, totaling over 9,000 people. Over the following months, work was carried out in connection with the planned modernization of existing facilities as a result, as many as 30 of them gained a new look and amenities for customers. The end of the third and fourth quarters of the year was marked by organic growth, 2022 will end with the opening of a total of 14 new stores, of which as many as 5 fall in December (in Lipnik, Nowe Lipiny, Nadarzyn, Jelonek and Osinów Dolny). Thus, the network will put into use customers as much as 10,000 m.kw. new retail space. The Mazowieckie Voivodeship gains the most here, after the opening of the store in Nadarzyn on December 21 this year, a total of 7 outlets were established. An interesting fact is the opening of a second store in the city format, this time in Wrocław. It is a concept of a local store, with a smaller area and assortment compared to the standard outlet, but still meeting the expectations of customers. It is possible that there will be more such stores. "This year has been difficult and full of challenges, but we have achieved all the goals we set ourselves. I have no doubt that it is thanks to people, both those who have been associated with Netto for years, as well as those who have recently joined us. Without their commitment to building this business, it would not have worked. I thank them very much for this, says Hugo Mesquita, CEO of Netto Polska, who took up this position in January 2022. Modern network throughout the country Currently, there are over 660 Netto stores in Poland, of which over 420 in the new 3.0 format. It is synonymous with modernity, which is conducive to a positive shopping experience. The concept of Netto stores stands out on the discount market in Poland, at the same time referring to the Scandinavian roots of the chain. The interior design is minimalist, and the materials used for the finish natural. Wide aisles, subdued lighting or a well-thought-out assortment layout are conducive to the comfort of shopping. In the coming years, the chain plans to modernize all stores in its portfolio to be compatible with this concept. Over 430 Netto stores are equipped with bake-off zones, thanks to which customers can choose from a wide range of freshly baked, still warm bread. Modern network throughout the country Currently, there are over 660 Netto stores in Poland, of which over 420 in the new 3.0 format. It is synonymous with modernity, which is conducive to a positive shopping experience. The concept of Netto stores stands out on the discount market in Poland, at the same time referring to the Scandinavian roots of the chain. The interior design is minimalist, and the materials used for the finish natural. Wide aisles, subdued lighting or a well-thought-out assortment layout are conducive to the comfort of shopping. In the coming years, the chain plans to modernize all stores in its portfolio to be compatible with this concept. Over 430 Netto stores are equipped with bake-off zones, thanks to which customers can choose from a wide range of freshly baked, still warm bread. Self-service checkouts are already installed in 140 stores, which significantly shorten queues, and thus the time that customers spend in the checkout area. In addition to the development in the traditional channel, Netto has taken the first step in the area of online shopping. This is thanks to the cooperation established with Everli a platform that allows ordering food products at a specific time to the door. The service is available to over 11 million customers living in nearly 50 cities throughout Poland, which means that it covers about 200 Netto stores. Energy important not only for action This year, the Salling Group, which owns the Netto network, announced the energy transformation, deciding to invest about half a billion zlotys in these activities. As part of them, Netto stores and distribution centers will use alternative heating sources, such as: heat pumps, energy-saving refrigeration solutions or photovoltaic panels. These are some elements of the overall commitment of the Salling Group, including Netto Polska, to sustainable development. 'The energy transformation is becoming a fact. In mid-December, photovoltaic panels were on the roofs of over 100 of our stores. This will reduce energy consumption by up to 17% per year. Another element of this transformation is the installation of doors in refrigerated racks. We will continue both of these activities in the coming years' assures Hugo Mesquita. With courage and prudence in 2023 The changing reality requires a flexible approach to business. "We are fully aware that increasing the sales area is only the first step. The most important is the offer composed in accordance with the needs of customers and referring to the market competition is strong, which is why we are constantly looking for ways and solutions that will build our market advantage. Next year, we would like to focus m.in on the development of our assortment, including private labels, and even better adjustment of our pricing policy to customer expectations. We are aware that in order to prepare the most attractive offer, we must work in full synergy with suppliers," says Hugo Mesquita. "However, when it comes to development, we still want to grow. At the moment, in 2023, we plan to open 25 new stores and carry out 30 renovations. More stores will gain baking zones and will be equipped with self-service checkouts" he adds. At the end of May, the relocation of the company's headquarters from Szczecin to Warsaw is also to be completed. It is a process that has been divided into phases so that the change runs smoothly and the business runs smoothly. Netto also announces the continuation of activities aimed at supporting local communities. At the beginning of February, the network will present the results of the Neighbourhood Power programme, under which Netto Polska will finance a total of 50 local initiatives submitted by individuals and organisations across Poland. 27 years in Poland In Poland, Netto is a retail chain that during the 27 years of its presence on the Polish market has developed the position of one of the largest retailers in our country. The company has over 660 stores and 5 distribution centers in Poland, employs over 9,000 people. This means that Netto Polska ranks third among brands present on the domestic discount market. See here for more: Netto: The passing year was a time of dynamic development (retailnet.pl) #smartdiscount #poland #netto #sallinggroup #expansion #growth #drc #discountretail #discountretailconsulting #consulting #discount #retail

Discount Non-Food Retail Chain GiFi (French family owned) the French market leader in household and family items is opening its first stores in Austria on Thursday, December 1st, in the district capital. "It is with great pleasure that we can celebrate the Austrian premiere of GiFi in Hartberger Hatric on December 1st. This is an unbelievable success for the Rutter Immobilien Group. GiFi fully meets the zeitgeist and will also inspire customers in Austria," says Stephen Rutter. 800 GiFi stores worldwide With us, GiFi is still very little known. Founded forty years ago by Philippe Ginestet, the company is the market leader in household and family items in France, its country of origin. GiFi generates annual sales of 1.5 billion euros in 800 stores worldwide. By 2027, the smart discounter wants to grow to 1,000 stores and 10,000 employees. Thousands of ingenious ideas are offered at low prices on 1,800 m2 in this new store in Hatric. The assortment in the areas of home, decoration, gifts, leisure and toys is constantly changing. 85 percent of all products cost less than 10 euros. Hatric 100% rented Stefan Rutter: "GiFi is not the only new addition to the Hatric. The Hartberg tropical center will be moving to us shortly. I would have liked to have won Manfred Primon with his aquarium and terrarium specialist shop "Tropenzentrum" for the HATRIC back in 2014. Now it's worked out, that's it I'm very proud. We're rented to the last square meter." The Hatric is one of the most successful retail parks in Austria. 450 employees work in the four parts with a total of 45 shops. The Rutter Immobilien Group has so far invested 60 million euros in Hartberg. The next big project is the expansion of the photovoltaic system. Stefan Rutter: "Our goal is to produce more electricity in the Hatric than we consume." Rutter Real Estate Group The Rutter Immobilien Group, owned by Christian Harisch and Stefan Rutter, has been a leader in the development and management of sustainable commercial real estate in Austria for more than 25 years. The portfolio includes 40 retail parks and shopping centers with around 600,000 m2. The EO Park in Oberwart was opened in May 2022. As part of the Shopping Center Performance Report Austria, the Rutter Immobilien Group was voted the best shopping center manager in 2022 for the eighth time in a row. See here for more: Einkaufserlebnis in Hartberg: GiFi eröffnet im Fachmarktzentrum Hatric - Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (meinbezirk.at) #smartdiscount #gifi #expansion #austria #store #growth #drc #discountretailconsulting #discount #retail #consulting #discountretail #rutterrealestate #investment

Despite the economic and social challenges, 2022 was a special year for Lidl Polska, because it was jubilee. The company celebrates its 20th anniversary in Poland. Along with the dynamic development, openings in nearly one hundred new locations, the chain recruited for its stores and warehouses, employing over 1,000 new people. An important jubilee year for Lidl Polska is coming to an end. The network has not stopped developing in recent months and in connection with subsequent openings, it has hired over 1,000 new employees in Poland, who will earn more from next year. Lidl: 2022 is a year of challenges The year 2022 in the case of the Lidl Polska was marked by new challenges. While rising inflation left an increasing mark on the market and the lives of Polish families, the company constantly reduced the prices of its products, presenting Poles with further promotions, thanks to which customers could save even more every month. The chain has joined the existing permanent shares of the Lidlowy Savings Program, including: great reductions in meat prices, great reductions in fruit and vegetable prices and free Wednesdays when shopping with the Lidl Plus application. During increased spending before Christmas, customers can also take advantage of additional promotions as part of the Christmas calendar in the Lidl Plus application and try their luck in the Great Lidl Christmas Lottery, in which gift cards with a total value of PLN 1,280,000 (US$290,000) are to be won, describes Lidl Poland. 20th anniversary of Lidl in Poland Despite the challenges, 2022 was a special year for Lidl Polska, because it was jubilee. The company celebrates its 20th anniversary in Poland. Along with the dynamic development, openings in nearly a hundred new locations, the network, with the support of the campaign "Are you LIDLealny? For us, yes!", recruited for its stores and warehouses, employing another over 1000 new people. Currently, Lidl Polska employs 27,000 employees who can benefit from over twenty non-wage benefits. There will be 1400 new jobs at Lidl In November 2022, the company announced raises for employees, which will take effect from January 1, 2023. Next year, the network also announced the creation of 1,400 new jobs. From the new year, store employees will earn from PLN 4200 gross (US$960) to PLN 5150 (US$1,200) gross at the beginning of employment. Already after one year of work, the employer guarantees an increase in salary to the level of PLN 4400 (US$1,000) gross to PLN 5350 (US$1,220) gross, and after two years of seniority from PLN 4600 (US$1,050) gross to PLN 5600 (US$1,280) gross. The level of remuneration is each time defined in the employment contract. In turn, store managers can count on remuneration in the amount of PLN 6700 (US$1,230) gross to PLN 7000 (US$1,600) gross, starting work in this position. After a year, the salary will increase to the level from PLN 7000 (US$1,600) gross to PLN 7400 (US$1,690) gross, and after 2 years it will amount from PLN 7800 (US$1,780) gross to PLN 8300 (US$1,900) gross. What's more, at Lidl Polska, all store managers are entitled to a comfortable company car. The amount of the increase is determined by the position held. In total, the company will allocate over PLN 230 million (US$52.5 mn) to increase remuneration. The history of the Lidl network dates back to the 30s of the twentieth century, and the first chains under the brand were created in Germany in the 70s of the twentieth century. Currently, there are approximately 12,000 stores of this brand in 31 countries, and over 800 in Poland. See here for more: 1400 new jobs at Lidl (dlahandlu.pl) #smartdiscount #lidl #poland #salary #growth #anniversary #drc #discount #discountretail #discountretailconsulting #consulting

Discount Retail Chain Aldi Germany will build a new automated distribution centre for frozen goods, fruit and vegetables in the northeast of Mörfelden-Walldorf. Aldi Süd plans to expand its logistics location in the northeast of Mörfelden-Walldorf over the next two years. This was announced by the discounter in a statement. The regional company Mörfelden will be expanded into a regional and automated distribution center for frozen goods as well as fruit and vegetables. Construction will begin in the first half of the year. Completion and commissioning are expected to take place in the first half of 2025. The logistics location Mörfelden will be "an important part of the Aldi Süd freshness concept," according to the Aldi statement. According to Aldi, the current logistics center has existed for more than five decades. It is planned that the stores of other regional distribution companies in the area will also be supplied with frozen goods as well as fresh fruit and vegetables from the Mörfelden site in the future. It is planned to supplement the existing logistics buildings with an extension, whereby individual parts of the building will extend over several floors in order to accommodate the high-bay warehouse with the automation technology. Different cooling areas are used to ensure that fruit and vegetables as well as frozen products can be stored at an ideal temperature. The "high degree of automation of the warehouse" is primarily intended to affect the storage and picking of goods. The employees at the Mörfelden-Walldorf site would "continue to be needed to supervise and actively control processes". In the future, additional jobs are to be created at the site. See here for more: Strategiewechsel: Aldi Süd setzt in neuem Lager auf Automatisierung (lebensmittelzeitung.net) #smartdiscount #aldi #germany #expansion #automation #growth #freshness #fresh #fruitandvegetables #frozen #dc #drc #discount #retail #consulting #discountretail #discountretailconsulting

Discounter Lidl is rebuilding its assortment. By 2025, there should be more plant-based products in the range, the proportion of meat products should decrease. Lidl itself speaks of a transformation to a sustainable diet. Germany's supermarkets are increasingly adapting to the trend towards less meat. Whether meatballs made from soy or seitan schnitzel. The selection of vegetarian or vegan articles is growing, on the shelves there are more and more alternatives to meat. Lidl now dares to take the next step and announces that it will continue to turn its range upside down in the future. "Lidl faces up to its responsibility as a trading company and its important intermediary role between food producers and customers and would like to actively promote the transformation to a sustainable diet," said a spokesman at the request of the editorial network Germany (RND). They are aware of the fact that nutrition has a significant impact on the climate, biodiversity and health. First, the "Lebensmittel Zeitung" had reported on the advance. Lidl purchasing chief Christoph Graf had already spoken at the Green Week that agriculture would probably become more sustainable in the future and that there would be a new balance between plant-based and animal-based protein nutrition. At the consumer fair, which took place at the end of January for the first time in two years in Berlin, Graf also spoke of a change that was "without alternative" and referred to the limits of a planet that is approaching a population of 10 billion people. That's how many people will live on Earth by the middle of the century, according to previous forecasts by the United Nations. Source: RND #Lidl #plantbased #smartdiscount #drc #discount #retail #consulting #discountretail #discountretailconsulting

Discount Retail Chain Lidl Swiss (owned by the German Schwarz Group) has created a virtual store. During a virtual store tour you get explained, in German, exciting facts and get to know the layout, features, different jobs and tasks in Aldi SÜD´s store. See here for more: 360° Filialrundgang in Winterthur Töss | Lidl Schweiz - YouTube #smartdiscount #lidl #expansion #virtual #3d #store #visit #virtualvisit #virtualstore #drc #discount #retail #consulting #discountretail #discountretailconsulting

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 Southeastern U.S., an area that has been a particular focus of the company’s growth in the past year. The new facility will serve stores across Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle, with the potential to reach more than 8 million customers, Aldi said. Adli currently operates 30 stores in the Gulf Coast region, after opening 20 last year alone. The company said it plans to add another 13 stores in the region in 2023, part of an ongoing aggressive expansion plan that includes dozens of new stores across the U.S. The retailer has been expanding in the New Orleans area, for example, with recent openings in Metairie and Covington,, La., and several more planned. On its website Aldi also lists recent or upcoming grand openings in Mobile, Ala.; Bradenton, Fla., and McComb, Meridian and Starkville, Miss. Other recent or upcoming openings around the country include four each in California, Michigan and Missouri; two each in Marylan and Massachusetts, and one each in Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Carolina and South Dakota. A recent report from professional services firm JLL said Aldi opened more stores than any other grocery retailer last year, at 49 new locations, finishing the year with 2,270. Nearly half of those stores were in the Southeast, JLL said in the report. “At a time when inflation is putting pressure on American wallets, we believe our mission to save people money on the food and products they need is more important than ever,” said Heather Moore, Aldi divisional VP for the Loxley region. “We are thrilled to see so much customer love for the 20 stores we’ve opened in the Gulf Coast area in the last year alone. Aldi held a groundbreaking at the site in February 2021, at the time saying it represented a $100 million investment, according to local news website AL.com. The warehouse side of the facility opened last July, and the headquarters side was completed this week, the website said. Source: SN #usa #southeast #alabama #loxley #aldi #hq #growth #expansion #smartdiscount #discountfoodretail #discounter #discount #foodretail #retail #drc #discountretailconsulting #retailconsulting #consulting #consultancy

Discount Retail Chain Aldi Süd (German family owned) has created a virtual store, which can be explored on the computer directly in the browser. During a virtual store tour you will discover exciting facts and get to know the layout, features, different jobs and tasks in Aldi Süd's store. See here for more: Virtueller Filialrundgang | ALDI SÜD (aldi-sued.de) #smartdiscount #aldi #sued #germany #virtualtour #3d #tour #storevisit #drc #discount #retail #consulting #discountretail #discountretailconsulting

Aldi Spain (German family owned) kicks off its expansion plan for this year with the opening of a new supermarket in the city of Madrid, specifically in the residential area of Valdebebas, on February 1, as reported by the German chain in a statement. The new store will be located at Avenida de Juan Antonio Samaranch, 51 and will have more than 1,100 m2 of commercial space and a staff of 20 collaborators. The establishment will have an assortment of nearly 2,000 products, of which 86% are own brand and 80% of national origin. The opening of Valdebebas is the first in Aldi's expansion plans for 2023, which will be marked, especially, by the company's arrival in the autonomous city of Melilla and the opening of new stores in Galicia, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands. and Asturias. Specifically, the supermarket chain plans to continue growing this year with the opening of nearly 50 new stores throughout the country. In this sense, this February the company will celebrate its first four openings of the year: the establishment that will open its doors in Valdebebas, will be followed by another in Masnou (Barcelona), on February 8, and two more on the 22nd at the Asturian municipality of Siero and in Arrecife, capital of Lanzarote, which will mean the opening of the first Aldi store on the Canary Island. Madrid, strategic area For its part, Madrid this year remains one of the strategic areas for the company. In fact, during the past year, ALDI increased its commercial area in the region by more than 11%. In this sense, the Community of Madrid was one of the territories that concentrated the most openings in 2022, with a total of six. The latest inaugurations took place in November, specifically in the Carabanchel and Salamanca districts of Madrid and in the municipality of Alcorcón. With the opening of Valdebebas, Aldi will reach a total of 57 supermarkets and more than 63,000 m2 of sales area in the Community of Madrid. See here for more: La primera tienda que abrirá Aldi en España en este 2023 (20minutos.es) #smartdiscount #aldi #spain #store #expansion #growth #open #dc #discount #retail #consulting #discountretail #discountretailconsulting #privatelabel