Aldi news

The latest release from Kantar, based on data from its 30,000-strong shopper panel, indicates that in the 12 weeks to 19 th March 2023 total till roll consumer spend in Great Britain increased slightly to 8.6% (compared to 8.1% for the previous period). Inflation reaches another record high Grocery price inflation over the 4-week period to March 19th stood at 17.5%, a 0.4% increase from ...

Aldi currently has 990 store in the UK but as it looks to meet its target of 1,200 site it has set out plans to invest £400m in new and refurbished sites. Aldi plans to target the Midlands, North West, North East, Yorkshire and coastal towns. This follows recent news of its plans to extend its presence in and around London. All of the plans are in a bid to reach more shoppers and follows ga...

AiFi, which supplies retailers globally with autonomous shopping solutions, has opened its 100th store. As it reaches this milestone, we consider what’s next for the sector. Largest deployment in Europe AiFi has emerged as one of the leading companies in this space. It has deployed its solution globally, working with leading retailers including ALDI Sud, Carrefour, Compass Group, Zabka Grou...

Aldi USA has partnered with last-mile delivery provider DoorDash to provide an on-demand e-commerce solution across the majority of its stores. Who is DoorDash? DoorDash is an American company that operates an online food delivery platform. It was launched in 2020 during the pandemic, initially focusing on food service delivery from restaurants and cafes. Now, DoorDash also offers deliverie...

Aldi has partnered with Kids food creator Rachel Stirling to create a series of luncbox ideas for under £5. The scheme focuses around five recipes which are designed to keep lunchboxes exciting whilst at a good value, something that is front of mind for shoppers currently given the cost of living crisis. All of the ingredients from the meal ideas are available via Aldi’s stores. Rachel Stir...

Aldi aims to ‘almost double’ its presence in London creating around 2,400 jobs. Aldi’s London estate currently consists of 60 stores. The retailer is looking for 20,000 sq ft sites for its standard format aswell as smaller units as small as 5,000sq ft for its Aldi Local format. A spokesman from the supermarket has said Aldi would “bring lower food prices to more Londoners” by “ramping up effor...

As we launch our Global discount trends for 2023, we look at recent developments from retailers in the channel. Global discount trends 2023 In the first of our channel trend reports for 2023 , we look at five trends that will shape the discount channel globally in 2023. We have used our extensive global research to shape the trends, and present examples from retailers leading the way....

To coincide with the International Green Week 2023 trade fair in Berlin, we look at some recent sustainability initiatives from Edeka, Lidl, REWE, Penny and Aldi Süd. Edeka responds to new food-to-go legislation From 1 st January 2023, all food-to-go and drinks containers provided to shoppers in Germany must be reusable. The new packaging law aims to reduce the amount of disposable packagi...

Understand how the Spanish market continues to evolve as Mercadona expands its online capabilities further. Whereas DIA is selling its perfume shops to focus on proximity and the growth of its local food distribution. Separately, Aldi reports its successful 2022, its outlook to 2023 and its new social network initiative being trialled only in Spain. Mercadona expands it online capability   Sp...

Aldi UK has announced it is closing its online operations in the UK. Wines and spirits will no longer be able to be purchased from the end of January and Specialbuys will no longer be available by autumn. Its click-and-collect service will however remain, in over 200 stores. What does the future hold for Aldi and online?  Aldi has said it wants to focus on low prices and estate expansion, r...