All Lidl articles – Page 39
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ten ways grocery retail will change for good
From the death of loyalty cards to double-decker stores, the food sector is facing new challenges to combat the discounters that continue to thrive.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers draw the battle lines in the grocery price war
The relentless growth of discounters Aldi and Lidl has prompted other supermarkets to take action to retain and win custom.
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AnalysisComment: Anti-design – Card Factory and how no-frills retail may change
Some of the more successful formats on our high streets work because they look un-designed, but will this last?
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NewsAsda boss Clarke: 'We're taking share from the rest of the big four'
Asda boss Andy Clarke has claimed the grocer is stealing share from its rivals while stemming ground lost to the discounters.
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OpinionComment: Supermarkets could find themselves in the political spotlight
With a year to go until the next election, politicians may be about to turn their attention to retail in an effort to win votes.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on retail sales, The Co-op, Asda and more
Retail news round-up on May 13, 2014: Easter boosts retail sales, Midcounties Co-op backs reform plan, Asda ecommerce boss moves to Walmart and discounter grocers gain ground in Ireland.
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NewsLate Easter boosts grocery sales but big four continue to lose out to discounters
The late Easter provided a sales boost for supermarkets but the big four’s share was eaten up by the discounters, according to Nielsen data.
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NewsGrocery market growth falls to 11 year low as price war intensifies
The escalating grocery sector price war led to the market growing at its lowest level for 11 years as the discounters share steal continued.
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NewsWaitrose boss Price: 'We succeed by being everything the discounters aren't’
Grocer Waitrose expects continued success in a rapidly changing food retail environment by being “everything the discounters aren’t”, managing director Mark Price has said.
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NewsMorrisons slashes prices of 1,200 products in value offensive
Embattled Morrisons has taken an axe to the prices of 1,200 products as it seeks to regain momentum amid seismic shifts in the grocery market.
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OpinionComment: Does Shoe Zone make a good fit for an IPO?
Shoe Zone is not the sort of retailer to which City types rush to spend their bonuses, or their regular salaries for that matter.
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OpinionComment: Could Germany be about to open shop for British retailers?
With a population of over 80 million and one of the world’s most robust economies, Germany is probably the biggest retail market in Western Europe.
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AnalysisInternational news: Schwarz excels in Europe but postpones US entry
German giant Schwarz Group reported on another excellent year enjoying double-digit growth, which outperformed many other grocery retailers.
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NewsThe Co-op to cut prices by £100m this year as it stages food fight-back
The Co-op has launched a programme of price cuts that will total £100m this year as it bids to increase competitiveness against rivals.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asos comes out on top in sales per employee ranking
It may not be the most widely reported indicator of productivity, but UK retail’s sales per employee figures paint a fascinating picture.
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NewsJohn Lewis retains crown as consumers' favourite retailer
John Lewis has been crowned the UK’s top retailer for customer satisfaction for the second year running, a survey by retail analyst group Verdict has found.
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InterviewQ&A: Soak & Sleep chief executive Charlie Hunt
Charlie Hunt, chief executive of Soak & Sleep speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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NewsTesco slashes further prices on food and online grocery services
Tesco has slashed prices across further everyday items and its online grocery services as it seeks to fight back against the competition.
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NewsTesco's price message fails to resonate with shoppers
Tesco’s low-price message has so far failed to resonate with shoppers, 45% of whom believe the grocer’s prices have in fact risen over the past year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi and Lidl, Sports Direct and slow retail sales in March
Retail news round-up on April 15, 2014: Aldi and Lidl increase share in Ireland, Sports Direct to sell on credit and retail sales fall in March.