Our global analysts share some of the latest headlines across the globe. Here's what you need to know. Europe: Salling Group have ended its Basalt format, after trailing the hard discount concept the retailer has decided to not continue  In the Netherlands, Albert Heijn’s home delivery and store supply services in the centre of Rotterdam are powered by 100% electric energy. W...

With Aldi launching an online grocery service in Germany, and Lidl a non-food offering in France this week, we once again ask the question: How much are the discounters willing to invest in their online proposition? This week’s developments… Aldi Sud is launching an online delivery service for groceries for the first time in Germany . The discounter is testing the new offer under the nam...

The discounter has announced plans for a new regional distribution centre in the north of England. Supply chain security over store network growth Lidl GB has submitted plans for a new 54,000 sq. m. regional distribution centre (RDC) in the Leeds area of England.   At the same time, it has indicated that it is recruiting over 1,500 warehouse staff across its UK supply network. This will ...