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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Jun- 2023 -20 JuneSupermarkets
Grocery price inflation falls to lowest level this year
Like-for-like grocery price inflation has dropped to its lowest level since 2022 and now sits at 16.5% for the four weeks to 11 June 2023, according to the latest data from Kantar. British take-home grocery sales rose by 10.8% over the month in comparison with the same period last year.…
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19 JuneSupermarkets
Morrisons invests £26m in sixth course of price cuts
Morrisons has announced that it will spend £26m on cutting prices in its stores for the sixth time this year. The supermarket stated that 47 high-volume products have been cut in price by an average of over 25%, with the new prices being held for a minimum of eight weeks.…
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16 JuneSupermarkets
Tesco sales up 9% amid signs of easing inflation
Tesco has announced that its sales excluding fuel in the UK and Ireland have risen 9% to £13.8bn for the 13 weeks ended 27 May 2023. Overall, the company posted sales of £14.8bn across its stores in the UK, Ireland and Central Europe including Booker, an increase of 8.2%. This…
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13 JuneSupermarkets
Aldi sees frozen fish and seafood volume market share soar
Aldi has increased its volume market share of frozen fish and seafood from 12.0% to 14.3% in the 12-week period ending 14 May 2023, according to the latest figures from Kantar. It now sells more frozen fish than any other retailer in the UK aside from Tesco, overtaking frozen food…
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12 JuneAnalysis
Can the John Lewis Partnership reach its goals?
Last week the chair of the John Lewis Partnership Sharon White made a commitment to return the company to profitability by 2026 in a speech to the Employee Ownership Association. This promise comes just three years after White started a five year plan at the company which amongst other things…
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8 JuneNews
Aldi to open 5 new sites
Supermarket chain Aldi is set to open five new stores across the UK in the coming weeks. The grocer, which currently has more than 990 UK stores, will be opening new locations in June including Southampton and Whittlesey. Further stores in Norwich, Castle Donington and Porthcawl will also open in…
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6 JuneNews
Aldi crowned cheapest supermarket for the 12th month in a row
Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket in May by Which? for the 12th consecutive month. The consumer champion’s analysis, which involves comparing the average prices of a shop consisting of popular groceries at eight of the UK’s biggest supermarkets, found that Aldi shoppers could save over £18 on…
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May- 2023 -24 MayNews
Sainsbury’s to sell 100% MSC certified tuna at lower price
Sainsbury’s has become the first big four supermarket to sell 100% MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certified canned tuna, in a bid to strengthen its commitment to sustainable fish sourcing. The grocer is already leading the way in responsible fish sourcing and is committed to 100% of seafood sales being independently…
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23 MayNews
Aldi crowned Drink Awards ‘Multiple Retailer of the Year’
Supermarket chain Aldi has recently been crowned ‘Multiple Retailer of the Year’ at the Drinks Business Awards. The result, announce at the London Wine Fair, comes after a strong year of innovation for Aldi, with a focus on strengthening its range of homegrown wines, doubling the number of low and…
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17 MaySupermarkets
Tesco cuts price of pasta and cooking oil
Tesco has unveiled further price cuts for a number of store cupboard essentials in a bid to support customers during the cost-of-living crisis. The group’s own brand pasta has been reduced by 15p in stores and online, and vegetable and sunflower oil have been reduced by up to 15p. The…
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