All Discounters (grocery) articles – Page 17
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up: BHS administrators call for winding up of Retail Acquisitions, and CBI reports increase retail sales balance
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AnalysisAnalysis: Could Aldi gatecrash grocery’s big four party?
Aldi’s relentless assault on British grocery passed a new milestone today when it toppled the Co-op to become the country’s fifth-largest food retailer.
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NewsToday in retail: Aldi topples the Co-op to hit high five
Aldi greeted this morning’s news that it has toppled the Co-op to become the fifth largest grocer in the UK with little fanfare.
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VideoWatch: Poundland exec on pricing, Pep & Co and Tesco
Poundland unveiled its first full Pep & Co shop in shop last week at its Hanley store in Stoke.
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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.