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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Dec- 2024 -5 DecemberNews
Aldi to open four new stores across the UK
Aldi is set to open the doors to four new stores today (5 December) as it continues its rapid expansion drive across the UK. The stores will be located at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol, Hetton-le-Hole in Tyne and Wear, Ashton-in-Makerfield in Greater Manchester, and Macduff in Banffshire, creating more than…
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Nov- 2024 -18 NovemberNews
Aldi launches donation drive ahead of Christmas
Aldi has launched a donation drive ahead of the Christmas period and revealed a list of the most in-demand items at foodbanks to help guide shoppers. The items have been selected by foodbanks, charities and community groups across the UK and include store cupboard essentials, festive treats, toiletries and pet…
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12 NovemberSupermarkets
Supermarket sales hit 2024 high as shoppers ready for Christmas
Take-home sales at the grocers increased by 2.0% over the four weeks to 3 November 2024 to reach £11.6bn, making this the biggest sales month of the year so far, according to the latest data from Kantar. The take-home sales rise coincided with a jump in the number of shopping…
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12 NovemberHigh Street
Majestic Wine partners with The Range for new Plymouth opening
Majestic Wine has partnered with The Range to launch its first store in Plymouth. The wine retailer opened the doors to the 4,400 sq ft shop on the ground floor of The Range’s head office in Derriford, after signing a deal to sublet space within the building. The store is…
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6 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-6/11/24
Marks & Spencer (M&S) reported a strong half-year performance, with profits rising 17.2% to £407.8m for the period ending 28 September 2024. Revenue increased by 5.7% to £6.48bn, attributed to the company’s “Reshape M&S for Growth” strategy. Food sales grew 8.1%, while Clothing and Home sales rose by 4.7%. Despite…
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6 NovemberFeatures
How to prepare your store for the holiday season
Act early and hire extra staff As mentioned earlier, the holiday season tends to attract more people to stores and this can sometimes make the store management overwhelmed especially if they are understaffed. Hiring additional staff for the festive period can significantly ease the holiday rush for retail businesses. With…
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6 NovemberSupermarkets
Aldi to open 11 new UK stores ahead of Christmas
Aldi is set to open 11 new stores across the UK between now and Christmas. New stores in Sedgley in the West Midlands and Castle Douglas in Scotland are set to open this week, while Horsham in West Sussex and Muswell Hill in London are also gearing up to welcome…
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4 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-4/11/24
Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa and partner Victoria Price have taken a substantial stake in the Manchester-based secondhand clothing platform GoThrift through their new investment fund, Boulder Investco. Established to support high-growth UK startups, Boulder Investco has also committed £10m to the Liverpool-based protein supplement company Applied Nutrition. Issa, a key…
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4 NovemberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s becomes first grocer to match Aldi prices in convenience stores
Sainsbury’s has announced that it has extended its Aldi price match scheme into its convenience stores, becoming the first supermarket to do so. The price match offer is now available for all Sainsbury’s customers whether shopping online or in one of over 1,400 stores. It includes daily staples like milk,…
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Oct- 2024 -15 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Footasylum appoints CCO and senior buying director
Footasylum has announced the appointments of Will Van Rensburg as chief commercial officer and Glen Wilkinson as senior buying director. Van Rensburg joined Footasylum in September and brings a wealth of experience from key leadership roles at prominent retailers, including Clarks Ltd, Under Armour, PVH, and Aldi. In his position…
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