All Discounters (grocery) articles
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NewsletterGrocery Briefing: Asda sales growth recovery hits the skids, and have we hit peak Tesco?
Normal service resumes. I’m back from Australia and just in time for my favourite non-denominational definitely not a holiday. Yes, happy Worldpanel by Numerator grocery market share day! To celebrate, we’ll start by unwrapping Asda’s results first. A month after trumpeting a return to sales growth, normal service has resumed ...
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NewsAsda’s return to growth short-lived as Lidl leads the way
The latest grocery market share data reveals that Asda’s return to sales growth lasted just a month, while discounter Lidl continues to lead the pack.
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NewsTotal UK supermarket spending slips as customers remain cautious
Total till sales at UK supermarkets fell month-on-month as shoppers remained cautious about spending, according to the latest NielsenIQ data.
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NewsAldi reveals 10 store locations to open in 2027
The supermarket is planning three new stores in London, with additional openings in the Isle of Wight and Devon, among others.
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NewsLidl invests in record price cuts ahead of Christmas
Lidl has unveiled a new round of promotions in time for Christmas as investment in price cuts reaches nearly £500m for 2026 alone.
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NewsLidl wins millions of shoppers from rivals as profits rise
Lidl has won millions of additional shoppers from its rivals over the last year, boosting sales and profits.
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NewsPoundland insurers halt cover for new suppliers - reports
The discount retailer, currently up for sale, is working to convince suppliers to maintain relationships according to reports in The Sunday Telegraph
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NewsBack-to-school spending falls as cost-conscious parents look for value
Shoppers made 18 million fewer trips to the grocers in September compared to the July peak, while back-to-school spending fell as parents looked for value for money.
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NewsDiscount grocer Huddled enters joint venture with TikTok agency for live shopping
Discount grocery retailer Huddled has entered a joint venture with a TikTok agency to operate live shopping channels across the social platform.
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NewsGrocery inflation slips to lowest rate since October 2024
The rate of inflation has slowed to 2.1%, the lowest since October 2024, as price rises continued to ease and groceries bought on promotion rose to their highest, according to the latest data by Worldpanel.
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AnalysisWhat does the CMA’s ruling mean for Aldi and Lidl’s broader UK ambitions?
At the end of last week, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) handed down a ruling saying that German discounters Aldi and Lidl should be subject to the same land agreements as their supermarket competitors.
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NewsAldi invests further £100m in price cuts
Aldi has announced £100m worth of investment in cutting the prices of 330 everyday products.
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NewsDecathlon launches ‘middle aisle’ to rival discounters
Sports retailer Decathlon has launched a ‘middle aisle’ across its UK and Ireland channels to rival discounters.
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AnalysisCould the UK grocery market be headed for a new era of consolidation?
Given the ongoing bifurcation of the old big four, the rise of the discounters, and a more business-friendly regulator, the conditions appear right for a potential supermarket mega merger.
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NewsLidl to ringfence interviews for long-term unemployed
Lidl has said it will hold 10% of its interview slots for entry-level roles at every new store over the next 12 months for people who have been out of work for at least six months.
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NewsB&M appoints Asda commercial finance VP as new CFO
B&M has announced it has appointed a new chief financial officer, starting the role from early next year.
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NewsAldi to open 16 new stores as part of £370m investment
Aldi has announced plans to open 16 new stores across the UK over the coming months, as it continues to invest in expanding its store estate.
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NewsModella Capital agrees deal with former Poundland owner for Dealz
Modella Capital has continued its retail buying spree with a bid to snap up Polish discounter Dealz.
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NewsAldi to upgrade 25 stores across the UK this summer
Aldi has announced plans to upgrade 25 of its UK stores this summer, as part of its wider £300m investment into its store estate.
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NewsIceland outpaces rivals on price increases
Iceland, the supermarket run by Labour’s cost-of-living tsar Richard Walker, has pushed ahead on price rises faster than almost all its competitors.