Lidl
This coverage examines Lidl’s activities and growth in the UK retail sector, highlighting store openings, pricing strategies, financial performance, leadership changes, and marketing campaigns. Reporting focuses on how Lidl competes in the grocery market and shapes customer expectations, offering retail managers and executives insights into its operations and market impact.
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Nov- 2025 -28 NovemberSupermarkets
Lidl outlines £14.5bn economic contribution in FY24
Lidl GB has reported £14.5bn in gross value added to the British economy during the 2024 financial year, according to its first socioeconomic impact report. The document sets out the retailer’s contribution through its operations, supply chain and employment. The report states that Lidl paid more than £1bn in tax…
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12 NovemberSupermarkets
Supermarket sales growth slows ahead of Black Friday
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets rose by 3.2% in the four weeks to 1 November 2025, according to new data from market researcher NielsenIQ (NIQ). The figure marks a slowdown from 4.1% growth in September, as shoppers held off spending in anticipation of seasonal promotions such as Black Friday…
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11 NovemberSupermarkets
Grocery inflation eases to 4.7% as supermarkets step up Xmas promotions
Grocery price inflation slowed to 4.7% this month as supermarkets stepped up promotions ahead of Christmas, according to new data from Worldpanel by Numerator. Take-home sales at grocers rose by 3.2% in the four weeks to 2 November compared with the same period last year, with spending on promoted items…
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Oct- 2025 -27 OctoberSupermarkets
Supermarkets urge chancellor to drop new rates surtax
Nine of Britain’s biggest supermarket chains have called on chancellor Rachel Reeves to exclude large retail stores from the government’s proposed business rates surtax, warning it would add pressure to food prices. The letter, organised by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), was signed by the heads of Aldi, Asda, Iceland,…
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22 OctoberSupermarkets
Lidl sees PBT triple to £156.8m as sales rise
Lidl GB has seen its pre-tax profits more than triple to £156.8m, up from £43.6m the previous year, as strong sales growth and higher customer visits lifted performance across its stores. Revenue increased 7.9% to £11.7bn, with the discounter citing its efficiency model and strategic investment as key drivers. Operating…
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15 OctoberSupermarkets
Supermarket sales hold steady as shoppers await seasonal deals
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets remain unchanged (+4.1%) in the last four weeks ending 4 October 2025, according to new data released today by NielsenIQ (NIQ). NIQ said this reflects shoppers’ “caution amid ongoing economic pressures”, as many look to promotions to offset household costs following the back-to-school rush…
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6 OctoberSupermarkets
Lidl invests £250m in cutting prices for customers
Lidl GB has announced a £250m investment in cutting prices of everyday items, as it bids to help “shoppers save even more in the run-up to Christmas”. The discounter said it had lowered prices on more than 1,000 product lines since the start of the year, with the latest funding…
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Sep- 2025 -17 SeptemberSupermarkets
Total till sales rise 4.1% amid back to school rush
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets grew (+4.1%) in the last four weeks ending 6th September 2025, up from the +3.7% recorded in August, signalled by the end of Summer holidays as shoppers shifted focus to back to school items and preparations for Christmas celebrations. According to the latest data…
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5 SeptemberFeatures
What does the future hold for Poundland?
Last week Poundland was saved from collapse just days before the company ran out of money after its restructuring plan was approved by a High Court. Barristers told a hearing that it would fall into administration by Friday and could run out of money by 7 September if the plan…
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1 SeptemberSupermarkets
Lidl beats 2025 plant-based sales target
Lidl GB has surpassed its 2025 target for meat-free and milk-alternative sales, recording a 694% increase against its original goal of 400%. The discounter said the milestone was part of a wider plan to increase the share of plant-based protein to 25% of all protein sold by 2030, in line…
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