Aldi news

The 12-week period to 17th May saw grocery sales rise 14.3%, the fastest rate since comparable records began in 1994, according to the latest figures from Kantar. We look at the results in more detail and performance from key retailers. Shoppers conducted fewer, larger shops The 12 weeks to 17th May included the pre-lockdown rush to the shops in March and eight weeks of stay-at-home advice....

Considering a potential recessionary environment in many countries in the medium term and economic uncertainty in the short term, the different Aldi operations are reinforcing their communication and marketing campaigns to reaffirm their low-price positions and strategies. We look at the latest initiatives being implemented by the retailer in Germany, the US and Australia. Aldi Nord and Ald...

Aldi Süd announced a new partnership with Infarm, a leading indoor vertical farming company, in Germany. The first vertical-farm units will be installed in store by the end of May. Fresh move from the discounter Adli Süd is the latest retailer and the first discounter to partner with Infarm. Germany is Infarm’s largest market where it already partners with Edeka and Metro. By the end ...

On 11 May the lockdown implemented to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ended in France. We visited several stores to see how those that were closed are reopening and how the new safety measures are now part of the new normal. New rules and measures for shoppers’ safety To guarantee social distancing and provide a safe shopping environment many rules and solutions were implemented d...

The discounter giant confirms that it will stick to its long-term expansion plan, despite the pandemic. Plans to have nine stores by mid 2020 Aldi opened its first store in June 2019. Currently operating seven stores, all of them in Shanghai, the retail plans to have nine stores by mid 2020. It is estimated that Aldi would need a network of at least 30 stores in Shanghai to achie...

In this regularly updated article, we summarise the latest responses to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the UK: Market update: Grocery sales growth slows to 5.5% in April:  New data from Kantar  reveals a slowdown in grocery market growth from 20.6% in March to 5.5% over the four weeks to April 19th as consumers settle into life under lockdown. Multiples update: Sain...

In this article we round up the latest initiatives from Aldi and Lidl UK to address the challenges created by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Aldi Aldi has introduced a voucher scheme to make it easier for volunteers to buy food on behalf of the vulnerable and those self-isolating. The vouchers are available to buy on a new Aldi voucher website  vouchers.aldi.co.uk . Once purchased,...

In this article, updated daily, we summarise the latest responses to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the UK: Multiples update: Tesco opens first NHS Nightingale hospital stores:  Tesco has opened stores at the NHS Nightingale hospital, at London's ExCeL centre and the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Open 24 hours a day and staffed by colleagues from nearby stores, they ...

Aldi UK is launching an online delivery service to help vulnerable shoppers. Essentials food parcels The new service will be launched on Friday 17th April. Aldi will be offering food parcels that cost £24.99 (US$31.34), including delivery. They will be limited to one per shopper. The parcels will contain 22 essential products including tea, pasta and antibacterial handwash. The majority ...

We bring you the latest news on how retailers and suppliers are coping with the challenges of COVID-19 in Germany. We will continue to update this article with the latest initiatives. Ten-point plan for retail The German Trade Association has laid out a plan for a gradual return to normality. It includes measures to support small businesses, stimulate consumer spending, adjust labour l...