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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Aug- 2024 -13 AugustSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s sees biggest market share gain since 1997
Take-home sales at the grocers rose by 3.8% in the four weeks to 4 August 2024 compared with a year ago, as Sainsbury’s also saw its largest market share gain since 1997, according to the latest data from Kantar. Sainsbury’s market share increased 0.5 percentage points over the 12 weeks…
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Jul- 2024 -31 JulySupermarkets
Aldi to open four new London stores by end of 2024
Aldi has announced it is set to open four new stores in the capital between now and the end of the year. New stores in Leytonstone and Beckton are set to open in the next couple of months, while Holloway Road and Muswell Hill are also gearing up to welcome…
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24 JulyNews
Iceland boss calls for review of supermarkets’ restrictive covenant ban
Iceland managing director Richard Walker has urged the new Labour government to review the ban for supermarkets to use restrictive covenants in property deals. In a LinkedIn post, Walker claimed that “legal tricks” have been used in the past by German-owned supermarkets Aldi and Lidl to prevent competition on retail…
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23 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-23/7/24
Tapi Carpets and Floors Limited has acquired the Carpetright brand and 54 stores following its collapse into administration. While over 300 jobs were saved, more than 1,500 employees face redundancy due to the challenging retail climate and recent cyber attack woes. Ikea plans to open 100 additional click-and-collect points at…
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23 JulySupermarkets
Aldi to create 1,000 new stores roles before 2025
Aldi is set to create 1,000 jobs in new stores across the UK between now and the end of the year. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, which has more than 1,020 stores, currently employs over 45,000 people. Roles available will include managerial positions, caretakers and cleaners, as well as store apprentices.…
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19 JulyNews
Aldi tops Britain’s ‘most popular’ supermarket poll
Aldi has been named as the nation’s “most popular” supermarket, according to new polling data from YouGov for the three months to June 2024. The supermarket has maintained its leading position since July 2023, ranking ahead of its Big Four rivals, as well as M&S and Lidl. The most popular…
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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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