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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Mar- 2024 -21 MarchSupermarkets
Aldi forecasts record-breaking Easter sales
Aldi has revealed that it expects record-breaking sales across the Easter period which this year comes early with Easter Sunday on 31 March. The budget supermarket is set to sell around 20 million hot cross buns and 8.6 million of its own-label chocolate eggs. It predicts that lamb sales will…
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15 MarchNews
Aldi celebrates successful partnership with Company Shop Group
Aldi is celebrating a “significant milestone” in its partnership with surplus food and household products redistributor, Company Shop Group. In the past year, Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket has now donated two and a half million meals from its regional distribution centres across the UK through Company Shop Group, saving an estimated…
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12 MarchSupermarkets
Aldi raises hourly pay for second time this year
Aldi has raised its pay for store colleagues for the second time this year to the new national minimum rate of £12.40 an hour for store assistants and deputy store managers, taking the position as the highest level of entry pay ever to be paid by a British supermarket. This…
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5 MarchSupermarkets
Supermarket sales slow as retailers push branded promotions
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets slowed +5.3% in the last four weeks ending 24 February 2024, according to new data released today by NIQ. This is a slight slowdown compared with the +6.6% increase reported last month, a result of food inflation falling to 5%. However, grocery retailers capitalised…
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Feb- 2024 -27 FebruarySupermarkets
Grocery sales jump 5% as food price inflation falls
Total grocery sales increased 5.1% to £35.3bn for the four weeks to 18 February 2024, as grocery price inflation fell 5.3%, marking the lowest rate since March 2022, according to the marketing data and analytics company Kantar. February also saw a return to indulgence for some consumers as dry January…
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21 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief
Redwheel, the leading shareholder of Currys, has voiced concerns over the undervaluation of UK stock markets compared to their true potential. The firm warned that the UK’s declining market values, coupled with a shift in investor focus towards the US, could prompt more foreign entities to pursue acquisitions of British…
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21 FebruarySupermarkets
Aldi to create 5,500 jobs in 2024
Aldi, Britain’s fourth largest supermarket, has revealed that it plans to create 5,500 new jobs across the course of 2024. Roles available include store assistants, managers and cleaners at new stores opening this year. The supermarket is also recruiting across its 11 regional distribution centres and within its head office.…
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13 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-13/2/24
Yodel has been rescued by rival company Shift, marking a significant development in the logistics sector. Yodel, acquired by YDLGP Limited, backed by Shift and other investors, is set to merge with Shift, known for successfully revitalising the Tuffnells brand. The merger aims to create a robust logistics platform catering…
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13 FebruaryNews
Aldi to invest £550m in store and distribution network
Aldi will invest more than £550m in expanding and further improving its store and distribution network during 2024. This includes plans to open stores in new locations up and down the country, as well as upgrading its existing stores and distribution centres to support growth. New stores set to open…
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Jan- 2024 -24 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief-24/1/24
The Chair of B&M, Peter Bamford, has confirmed his retirement this calendar year after serving in the role since March 2018. An executive search firm has been appointed to initiate the recruitment process for a new chair, led by senior independent director Tiffany Hall. While no retirement date has been…
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