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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Apr- 2022 -6 AprilNews
Aldi to donate almost 250,000 meals over Easter
Aldi has announced it will support charities, community groups and food banks throughout the UK by donating almost 250,000 meals to people in need during the Easter school holidays. Around 105 tonnes of food will be donated throughout the UK, with more than 187,000 meals expected to be donated to…
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5 AprilSupermarkets
Supermarket sales remain in decline amid online pandemic comparatives
Total till sales at UK supermarkets fell -4.1% in the last four weeks ending 26 March, the lowest sales growth so far recorded in 2022, according to the latest data released by NielsenIQ. However, it said this is the final figure measuring sales growth against the high lockdown comparatives, indicating…
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Mar- 2022 -15 MarchSupermarkets
Aldi offers employment to refugees from Ukraine
Aldi has announced it is welcoming applications from Ukrainian refugees with over 8,000 roles available, subject to their eligibility for UK employment. The vacancies span a range of roles including assistant store manager, store assistant, stock assistant, selector, logistics assistant, as well as other office-based administration roles. Overall, Aldi has…
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15 MarchOnline & Digital
Good Food Group launches new digital platform
A new ‘match-making’ platform has been launched by food consultancy The Good Food Group in a bid to partner UK retail buyers with up-and-coming brands. The digital platform is designed to help “time-poor buyers and new brands find each other in a product discovery process”. The introduction portal is an…
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Feb- 2022 -9 FebruaryNews
Aldi to create 200 apprenticeship roles in 2022
Aldi has announced it is looking to recruit 200 new apprentices across the UK in 2022. It revealed applications are now open for one of the UK’s largest supermarket’s apprenticeship schemes, with opportunities across store, logistics and HGV driver roles. Store apprentices at the retailer can earn £198 per week…
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7 FebruaryNews
Aldi partners with British Land to open four new stores
Aldi has agreed four new leasing deals with property and investment company British land, totalling 85,000 sq ft of space. Last year, British Land identified a “clear” value opportunity in retail parks and has made £400m of acquisitions since, bringing its retail park portfolio value to £1.7bn. Aldi said it…
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4 FebruarySupermarkets
Aldi sees 500% spike in plant-based sales
Aldi has announced that sales of its plant-based products soared by 500% year-on-year during Veganuary. The supermarket reportedly expects the increase in demand for its plant-based products to continue this year, with Aldi having expanded its range for Veganuary by more than 50% in response to demand. Aldi said the…
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1 FebruarySupermarkets
Tesco axes Jack’s discount brand
Tesco has announced that it will no longer operate stores under the Jack’s brand in a bid to focus on its “core” business. Of the 13 Jack’s stores, six will be converted to Tesco superstores, with the remaining seven stores to close in the coming months. 130 roles in the…
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Jan- 2022 -26 JanuarySupermarkets
Aldi partners with Mensa to advise shoppers
Aldi has announced a partnership with Mensa to create the Mensa Savvy Shopping Test, aimed at helping Britain’s shoppers with budgeting and navigating supermarket deals. In its first ever partnership with a supermarket, the world’s largest and oldest IQ society has helped create a set of 10 questions that will…
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18 JanuarySupermarkets
Aldi launches first checkout-free store
Aldi has launched its first checkout-free concept store, Aldi Shop&Go, in London this morning for public testing. After having been tested by Aldi colleagues in recent months, the trial store in Greenwich allows customers to complete their shop without scanning products, or having to go through a checkout. Through the…
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