Lidl is a value grocer which, alongside rival Aldi, has reshaped the food retail landscape by winning share from more established rivals. Lidl launched in the UK in 1994 and its UK store count is now close to 1,000. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Lidl and the grocery sector.
Lidl has unveiled a new round of promotions in time for Christmas as investment in price cuts reaches nearly £500m for 2026 alone.
Lidl has won millions of additional shoppers from its rivals over the last year, boosting sales and profits.
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