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NewsGrocers slow as discounters return to form
The grocery sector slowed last month in the four weeks to January 23, when the hard discounters returned to form in what was a tough consumer climate.
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NewsSainsbury's increases market share, while Morrisons dips
Sainsbury’s was once again the only one of the big four to increase market share at the start of the year, while Morrisons experienced a slight dip.
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NewsSainsbury's emerges Christmas winner, says Kantar
Sainsbury’s has emerged the Christmas winner among the big four grocers as it was the only one to have increased its market share over the festive period, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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AnalysisWill the Emerald Isle sparkle again?
With EU pressure to accept a bailout, Ireland’s economy is a mess. Will its retailers recover, asks Charlotte Hardie and Greg Lawless
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AnalysisSpaced out
As the big four grocers battle it out in a race for space and online-only specialists increase their virtual capacity, Jennifer Creevy looks at whether returns will end up being hit
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Lidl given the go-ahead for acquisition of Tengelmann's discount stores
The Romanian competition authorities have formally given their go-ahead for the acquisition of all of Tengelmann’s 105 Plus discount stores in Romania by Lidl. The office stated that the transaction would have no negative effects on competition in the national grocery market.For Lidl, the decision means that it will expand ...
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Lidl launches in Cyprus
Schwarz Group’s discounter Lidl launched in the Cypriot market this week, opening its first seven stores simultaneously. Following the opening, the discount retailer’s goal is to “eventually fully cover the geographical area of Cyprus in order to be able to serve even more residents”, the company said. The first stores ...
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OpinionPrice alone not enough for value specialists
One of the many things we’ll miss about Sir Stuart Rose when he retires next year is the frequency with which he says “value is a function of price times quality”. Never has that been truer than today.
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AnalysisQuality takes upper hand in value battle
Customers are redefining value and ‘returning to quality’. So what does the future hold for discount retailers?
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NewsAsda market share dips for 10th consecutive period
Asda’s share of the grocery market has dipped for the 10th consecutive report, with sales growth lagging behind the other major grocery retailers.
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Lidl to acquire competitor Tengelmann's Plus discount stores in Bulgaria
Lidl has been given the regulatory go-ahead to acquire competitor Tengelmann’s Plus discount stores in Bulgaria.Following an investigation by the country’s competition commission, the authority concluded that the deal would not hinder competition in the retail market. Plus Bulgaria has been running 23 stores since October 2009, with a staff ...
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AnalysisPrint advertising remains central to retailers
Despite the growth of digital media, print advertising remains core to many retailers’ communications
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Lidl offers TV travel deals
Schwarz Group’s discount grocer Lidl is offering its holiday travel deals through a specialist TV channel.Lidl in Germany has teamed up with travel shopping TV Sonnenklar.tv to promote its monthly holiday trip special offers on air. The 30-minute programme is broadcast daily at 4pm.According to reports Lidl is advertising its ...
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NewsLidl UK boss steps down
Lidl UK managing director Frank-Michael Mros is understood to have stepped down from his post.
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NewsHow Netto’s exit from high street will affect the hard discounters
Hard discounters Aldi and Lidl could thrive in the UK after the third-largest player, Netto, disappears from the high street.
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NewsAsda suffers fifth consecutive market share drop
Asda has suffered its fifth consecutive monthly market share drop and growth behind the market at 2.5% according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsStrife in Greece ‘likely to benefit foreign retailers’
The economic and political turmoil that is convulsing Greece is likely in the long term to benefit international retailers that trade there, according to Planet Retail analyst Milos Ryba.
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NewsTesco market share up as it piles pressure on Asda
Tesco’s Clubcard double points scheme has helped the market leading grocer take share from arch-rival Asda, the latest till roll data shows.
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Lidl prepares for stagnating German sales
Lidl is preparing for sales growth to flatten out in its domestic market.Sales in Germany are reportedly stagnating as new stores cannibalise sales. Lidl has opened over 80 stores in the past year in Germany.However, according to German trade paper Lebensmittel Zeitung, the group is close to acquiring Tengelmann’s Plus ...
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NewsGrowth of international discount supermarkets slows
Discount supermarkets are facing a slowdown in growth as competition from more mainstream competitors and brands start to impact on their sales.