All Discounters (grocery) articles – Page 18
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NewsHotel Chocolat's Thirlwell slams rivals’ 'cheap rip-offs'
Hotel Chocolat boss Angus Thirlwell has shrugged off the impact of rival retailers’ “cheap rip-offs” during the crucial Christmas period.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Grocery retailers’ festive food for thought
The crucial Christmas trading proved a strong one for food retailing, as consumer spending rose and like-for-like sales increased across the sector.
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NewsLidl hails 'successful' Christmas amid expansion drive
Lidl has hailed its “most successful” Christmas trading period and reaffirmed plans to open up to 50 new stores this year.
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NewsIceland outshines big four as festive grocery sales soar
Iceland outgrew the big four at Christmas as festive grocery sales climbed to their highest level for four years, according to the latest industry data.
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NewsToday in retail: Aldi brings good tidings for discounters
Aldi proved plenty of soothsayers wrong today, hitting back at the weekend’s gloomy headlines by grabbing plenty of positive column inches with its best-ever Christmas.
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NewsAldi’s premium ranges drive Christmas sales spike
Aldi has posted a jump in December sales, driven by the success of its expanded luxury ranges.
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NewsTiger's UK owners sell stake in Danish retailer
Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s UK founders Philip and Emma Bier have sold their 50% stake in the Danish variety retailer for an undisclosed sum, 11 years after the couple opened its first UK store.
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OpinionOpinion: Why price will remain king for grocers in 2017
The mainstream grocers have repeatedly suggested that value for money is about more than just price – but price, it seems, continues to reign supreme.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Aquascutum, Gap and more
Retail news round-up: Aquascutum for sale, profits surges at Gap Ireland, and supermarkets expect best Christmas sales
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop angers suppliers with 'Santa tax'
The Original Factory Shop has riled suppliers in the run up to Christmas by demanding money to fund the business’s development plans.
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NewsPoundland reveals location of first full Pep & Co concessions
Poundland has revealed the location of the 10 stores in which it plans to launch Pep & Co shop-in-shops.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: The big four fight back
After a turbulent period weathering a storm of food price deflation, online growth and changing shopper habits, the big four grocers fought back in 2016.
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NewsLidl gets green light for new London headquarters
Lidl has been given the green light to build a new £70m head office in London after receiving planning permission from council chiefs.
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NewsLidl secures new distribution centre for London
Lidl has secured a new warehouse near London as the German discounter hits the accelerator on plans to grow its footprint in Britain.
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NewsFood sales fall as Black Friday hurts grocers
Grocery revenue and volume of goods sold both dropped last month as Black Friday bargain hunting impacted non-food purchases.
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NewsAldi managing director Tony Baines to retire next year
Aldi UK managing director of corporate buying Tony Baines is retiring next year after more than 22 years with the business.
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NewsLidl hikes staff pay to meet Living Wage Foundation rate
Lidl is increasing pay rates for its lowest paid workers to match the new Living Wage Foundation benchmark.
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NewsB&M presses on with expansion as Brexit boost beckons
B&M is aiming to open around 80 new stores over the next 18 months as it seeks to capitalise on fears over an economic downturn and Brexit.
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NewsAldi and Lidl growth hits five-year low as big four rebound
Sales growth at discount duo Aldi and Lidl has hit its lowest level for five years as the big four fightback gathers momentum.
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards: Looking back at the past winners
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is unveiled, we look back through the archives at winners over the past twenty years.