Aldi news

Both Aldi and Lidl are looking to open larger stores to accommodate more products and become a "one-stop destination" for shoppers.   Aldi and Lidl - aiming to be a "one-stop destination" This strategy fits well in the UK, where, according to  ShopperVista , 69% of food discount shoppers would use a discounter if they could do their main shopping there. Moreover, 42% of food discount sho...

Gavin Rothwell takes a look at UK retailers' performance and strategic developments over the Christmas period. Gavin Rothwell is Retail Analysis manager at IGD, sharing insights across key channels, retailers and markets worldwide. Email [email protected] to find out more about how he can help you successfully nav...

The latest UK grocery retail figures released by Kanter Worldpanel, covering the 12 weeks to 4 January, indicate that market growth picked up in the key festive Christmas shopping period.  Despite the negative impact of inflation in the sector, with prices falling by 0.9%, implied total sales were up 0.6% in the three months, a clear improvement on the 0.1% reported for the previous period, once m...

As Supervalu’s discount chain, Save-a-Lot, reports its strongest quarter for several years, we assess what’s in-store for the US grocery discount sector this year. Save-A-Lot the standout in a strong set of company results The third quarter was a solid one for Supervalu overall, with all three of its business segments delivering positive sales increases for the first time in over seven ye...

We showcase some of the favourite stores we have visited during 2014, what's great about them and what inspirations retailers and suppliers can take from them. Here, our analysts have chosen three discounters that are reinventing their offer for today's shoppers.  DIA Market, São Paulo, Brazil Chosen by: Catherine Ellwood, Business Analyst - Latin America What's great about this store...

All four of Britain's leading grocers experienced declining pre-Christmas sales according to newly released market data from Kantar Worldpanel. While the overall GB grocery market has just returned to positive growth (+0.1%, from -0.2% in November), it was helped by a pick up in volume growth as shoppers took advantage of lower prices.    12 weeks to 08 December 2013 (...

Having passed legislation that affects international retailers; Hungary is considering legalising the closure of supermarkets on Sundays from 2015, in a move that is likely to affect national and foreign players. Next week, the Hungarian parliament are expected to vote on a draft bill. Prime Minister Viktor Orban ‘wants to protect the Christian day of rest’ According to Reuters , the Hunga...

The discounters excelled last Christmas, with an offer that focused on value, quality and range. This year, indications are that they aim to take this a step further with several genuine innovations across the range and in how they are communicating their credentials to their shoppers. That said, the competition has intensified, and more price-led responses from other retailers will provide a str...

Aldi is changing its senior management structure as of 1 April 2015 in its three priority growth markets, moving from the existing successful joint MD approach to having a single CEO in each market.  Matthew Barnes takes on UK CEO role After four years of running the UK business together as joint MDs, Matthew Barnes and German-born Roman Heini are to take up new roles within the company....

According to German media, Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud have adopted a decision in principle about Aldi’s expansion to China based on which Aldi Sud would be responsible for implementing of the strategy. China not top priority yet We consider this step to be premature. No doubt Aldi is looking for new markets, and in contrast to its competitor, Schwarz Group’s Lidl, Aldi has been looking to enter...