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- 2022 -7 JulySupermarkets
Brits urged to cut £15bn off their grocery shop
Brits could reportedly be spending a premium of £15.1bn a year for branded items in Big 4 supermarkets instead of Aldi’s exclusive own-label products, according to data from Kantar. When broken down, the £15.1bn a year works out to £45 a month, or £542 a year, that could be saved…
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6 JulySupermarkets
Mars Petcare latest to halt supplies to Tesco amid price dispute
Mars Petcare has halted supplies to Tesco as the supermarket faces its second dispute amid rising costs, as inflation continues to impact supplier and retailer relations. Mars Petcare, which produces brands such as Whiskas, Dreamies, Pedigree and Cesar, has paused supplies to Tesco until an agreement can be reached on…
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Jun- 2022 -30 JuneSupermarkets
Tesco to stop stocking Heinz over price row
Heinz has stopped supplying Tesco after a row between the two companies about price increases on baked beans, tomato ketchup and other products. Tesco’s website shows that products including Beanz 4x415g, Sticky Barbecue Sauce 500g, Salad Cream 605g, Baked Beans & Pork Sausages 200g, Beanz No Added Sugar 4x415g Snap…
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28 JuneSupermarkets
Aldi eyes new store locations amid expansion drive
Aldi has reportedly revealed a “wish list” of priority locations across the country where it is looking to build new stores on town-centre or edge-of-town sites that are around 1.5 acres. As the UK’s fifth largest supermarket, Aldi has more than 960 stores across the country currently and is said…
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15 JunePeople Moves
Asda unveils leadership reshuffle
Asda has unveiled confirmed changes to its leadership team as Meg Farren, chief customer officer, is set to leave the business this summer to take up the role of general manager of KFC, UK and Ireland. Farren will hand over her role to Sam Dickson, vice president (VP) Asda Brand…
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9 JuneSupermarkets
Aldi voted top supermarket by British Suppliers
Aldi, for an eighth year running, has been voted as the UK’s leading supermarket for complying with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice, according to a poll by the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA), the regulator for the sector. Aldi scored 98% this year compared to 97% in 2021, its highest…
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May- 2022 -30 MaySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s to invest £500m to help with cost of living crisis
Sainsbury’s price investment is set to top £500m in a bid to help customers amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. It comes as the group said it was aware of rising pressures on household budgets, adding it was determined to “offer low prices and deliver the best possible value…
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19 MayNews
The Great Resignation: Why the battle for talent sees retail staff come out on top
A new report by stakeholder intelligence firm alva has revealed the biggest winners and losers from the last three years when it comes to positive employer and employee sentiment in the UK. As the UK begins to climb out from the pandemic and find a new way forward, retail workers…
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Apr- 2022 -13 AprilNews
Aldi trials all-electric trailer to lower delivery fleet emissions
Aldi has announced it is trialling an all-electric refrigerated trailer to form part of its efforts to reduce lower carbon emissions in its lorry fleet. The trailer converts kinetic energy into electricity to power the on-board batteries as the wheels turn, meaning products are kept cool – all while reducing…
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6 AprilNews
ASA bans Lidl’s ‘misleading’ Tesco comparison ads
Two Lidl adverts showing how customers can make big savings at the supermarket compared to Tesco have been banned following a complaint from rival discounter Aldi. The two adverts in question ran in Scotland and claimed that customers can save over 35% and over 30% respectively at Lidl, compared to…
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