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Aldi to open 10 new stores this summer

Aldi is set to open 10 new stores over the next 14 weeks, while a further 30 stores will undergo…

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Aldi launches virtual work experience programme for young people

Aldi has introduced a virtual work experience programme for young people that is designed to build skills and introduce students…

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A Lidl bit more: Why is Lidl investing in expansion?

On 28 April Lidl announced that it is going to invest £500m in store expansion, aiming to open more than…

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Supermarket chains are betting big on small stores

Asda plans to open 25 new convenience stores between June and December, having only opened 12 last year. As part…

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Poundland: what does the future hold for the discount retailer?

Poundland, once the epitome of the UK’s discount retail scene, finds itself at a crossroads as it navigates shifting consumer…

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Today’s news in brief-1/2/25

The Co-op has shut down parts of its IT systems after hackers attempted unauthorised access, causing minor disruptions to call…

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Aldi doubles apprenticeship funding for small businesses

Aldi has pledged £2m over the next two years to help small and medium-sized businesses fund a variety of industry…

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Supermarket sales rise 9.6% amid Easter boost

Total Till sales increased 9.6% at UK supermarkets during the last four weeks ending 19 April 2025, up by 2.7%…

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The potential ripple effect of Asda’s Rollback return

Asda has brought back its “iconic” Rollback scheme, reducing prices on more than 4,000 products in stores and online. As…

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Today’s news in brief-22/4/25

Marks & Spencer has apologised to customers after a technical glitch disrupted contactless payments and click-and-collect services over the Bank…

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