All Discounters (grocery) articles – Page 29
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NewsGrocery price war prompts rise in number of food producers going bust
The price war between the supermarkets has precipitated a sharp rise in the number of food producers going to the wall.
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NewsAldi UK’s top duo to part ways as Matthew Barnes becomes chief executive
The pair, who have taken value retailer Aldi to unprecedented success in the UK, are to be separated following a restructuring.
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NewsGrocery sales to record first full-year decline for a decade
Grocery sales have fallen for the third consecutive month as Nielsen predicts the first sales decline across a calendar year for a decade.
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NewsAsda ups stakes against discounters as it boasts of better value and reach
Asda is taking the fight to the discounters by drawing attention to the fact its “posh food at proper prices” is available to more of the UK.
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NewsAldi eyes China launch as it turns attention to emerging markets
Aldi is considering a launch in China as part of its ambition to become the world’s dominant discount retailer.
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OpinionComment: As Asda’s sales decline, could the golden era of grocery be over?
Despite growth in convenience and online retail, the big four grocers continue to struggle to maintain share in a competitive market.
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NewsAldi partners with chef Jean-Christophe Novelli on restaurant pop-ups
Aldi has partnered with chef Jean-Christophe Novelli to create a series of pop-up restaurants in five cities as part of its Christmas campaign.
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NewsB&M group in talks to acquire stores from six retailers
B&M is in talks to acquire stores from six retailers including a supermarket, as the group embarks on plans to become a ‘national retailer’.
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NewsGrocers must close one in five stores, says Goldman Sachs
The big grocers must close one in five of their stores in order to return to profit growth, according to a report by analysts at Goldman Sachs.
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NewsMajestic Wine reviews plans to increase its store estate
Majestic Wine has revealed it is reviewing plans to expand its store footprint to 330 stores by 2021, as it reported a fall in profits.
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OpinionComment: Asda still leads the big four despite its sales decline
Asda’s 1.6% fall in like-for-likes indicates just how challenging the British supermarket scene has become.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Cameron pays a trip to Aldi’s headquarters
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Cameron’s visit to Aldi following the retailer’s plan to create 35,000 new jobs.
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NewsAsda chief admits more to do in discounter battle as like-for-likes fall
Asda has fallen into negative like-for-like territory, reporting a 1.6% fall in its third quarter, as the trading environment took a toll.
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NewsAssociated British Foods boss compares Primark openings to One Direction gig
George Watson compares Primark store openings to pop concerts, Morrisons’ loyalty card tussle with Aldi and Claire’s loom band sofa.
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OpinionComment: Mike Coupe is right to update Sainsbury’s offer
Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe’s decision to update the retailer’s offer is a necessary response to grocery’s changing landscape.
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NewsAldi pledges to create 35,000 new jobs in the UK
Aldi has revealed plans to create 35,000 jobs in the UK as the discount grocer looks to open 550 new stores over the next eight years.
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NewsAldi steps up US expansion with Bottom Dollar acquisition
Aldi has acquired all 66 stores of Delhaize Group’s Bottom Dollar chain as part of ambitious expansion plans in the east of the US.
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NewsLidl launches menswear collection after womenswear success
Discount supermarket Lidl has launched a menswear range in the UK following the success of its womenswear collection.
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OpinionComment: It's a long road to scale, but Netto has made a good start
When the Netto/Sainsbury’s joint venture was revealed, I had to pull the car over while driving to fully understand what had been announced.
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NewsMorrisons 'encouraged by progress' despite 6.3% like-for-like fall
Morrisons’ like-for-likes excluding petrol slumped 6.3% in the 13 weeks to November 2 and total sales excluding fuel were down by 3.6%.