Aldi
This coverage examines Aldi’s strategy, operations, and influence within the UK grocery and discount retail sector. Reporting highlights store expansion, pricing strategy, product innovation, supply chain developments, marketing campaigns, financial results, and leadership decisions. Focused on commercial performance and competitive positioning, it offers insights for professionals managing grocery, discount, and high-volume retail operations.
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Jul- 2024 -5 JulyNews
Aldi to introduce higher welfare standard for chickens
Aldi has announced that it is set to introduce new stocking density requirements for its fresh chicken suppliers, further improving the quality of life for livestock. The transition to the higher welfare standard, which will be complete by the end of October 2024, means that Aldi fresh chicken will have…
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4 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-4/7/24
The European Commission is taking a decisive step to tackle a surge in unsafe and substandard products flooding EU markets from Chinese online retailers like Temu and Shein. Concerned by a 50% increase in dangerous product reports last year, exceeding 3,400 cases, the Commission plans to scrap the current €150…
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4 JulyDepartment Stores
M&S appoints former Aldi MD and Morrisons director to food team
M&S has announced the appointments of Kara Greatorex as its new chief commercial officer and Jon Downes as supply chain and commercial operations director. Greatorex had been at Aldi for 15 years working across a number of roles including buying director and managing director for stores. She joins M&S on…
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2 JulySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s Q1 sales jump 2.6% as it hails market share gains
Sainsbury’s has revealed that its retail sales rose 2.6% and also hailed its market share gains during the 16 weeks ended 22 June 2024. Sales at Sainsbury’s alone rose 4.2%, with grocery sales up 4.8% but its general merchandise and clothing sales dropped 4.3%. The retailer stated that the sales drop…
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Jun- 2024 -18 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-18/6/24
Supermarket sales in the UK saw a modest increase of just 1.0% for the four weeks to June 9, 2024, marking the slowest growth since June 2022. This sluggish performance is attributed to poor weather and falling inflation, with average shopper visits dropping slightly from 16.4 to 16.3 times compared…
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18 JuneSupermarkets
Supermarket sales slow in May as wet weather dampens visits
Take-home grocery sales rose by just 1.0% over the four weeks to 9 June 2024, marking the slowest increase since June 2022 as poor weather and falling inflation impacted the sector, according to the latest data from Kantar. Growth in footfall has also stalled, with the average shopper visiting a…
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14 JuneNews
Aldi announces planned refurbs for more than 30 stores
Aldi has announced that over 30 of its stores across the UK will undergo refurbishments this summer, with the supermarket set to invest more than £90m on store improvements throughout 2024. Over 100 stores located across the country are getting an upgrade this year – from Crewe to Cardiff and…
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May- 2024 -31 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-31/5/24
UK supermarkets experienced a 3.3% sales boost in May, attributed to a brief period of warm weather which saw increased sales in items such as ice cream, cider, pre-mixed alcoholic drinks, and mineral water. Visits to stores increased by 2.8%, adding 14.3m visits compared to the previous year, while online…
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31 MaySupermarkets
Supermarkets enjoy 3.3% sales boost in May
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets remained strong at +3.3% growth for the four weeks ending 18 May 2024, according to new data released today by NIQ. This is in line with figures reported last month (+3.4%) and is attributed to the brief period of hot weather during the week…
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31 MayNews
Aldi signs news £750m deal with British apple grower
Aldi has signed a new £750m deal with a family-owned Kent-based fruit farm to continue being the supplier of apples and pears. AC Goatham and Son has supplied Britain’s fourth largest supermarket with a variety of apples and pears since 2016 and was announced earlier last year as Aldi’s sole…
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