Aldi news and analysis – Page 10
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NewsAldi planning to upgrade 100 stores in 2024
The £90m-plus investment will include 30 refurbishments this summer
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NewsAldi promoting weekly ‘price drops’ on scores of products
Over 80 products were dropped in price this week, in a promotion supported by Hotmail ads
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Comment & OpinionHow Aldi’s apple agreement could change the game for growers
Longer-term agreements mean better business decisions can be made, says Ged Futter of The Retail Mind
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Analysis & FeaturesHow much are the top supermarket bosses paid?
From the lowest to the highest, here are the salaries of the UK’s leading supermarket bosses
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NewsTesco and Sainsbury’s expand Aldi Price Match by over 100 products each
Tesco’s campaign now extends to over 750 products while Sainsbury’s is nearing the 700 mark
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NewsAldi invests £750m in 20-year partnership with UK apple grower
The new 20-year deal will see the introduction of the ‘Aldi Orchard’ – a 200-acre plot on New Green Farm in Gravesend
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NewsAldi looking for enthusiasts to try its gin for free
The discounter is launching a ‘supermarket gin club’, with selected members to receive three bottles of its latest summer gin launches over an eight-week period
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Analysis & FeaturesShrinking the innovation deficit: Strategies for distinctive new products
Researchers have come up with a metric to define distinctive innovation – and found it’s lacking. So why should developers push the boat out?
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NewsAldi makes new round of price cuts on 45 fruit & veg lines
The reduced lines include berries, oranges, tomatoes and fresh salad, and collectively represent a £34m investment according to Aldi
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NewsAldi hits back at price match schemes in new TV ad campaign
Aldi also plans to showcase ‘swap and save’ suggestions, positioning products from Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s alongside its cheaper alternatives
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NewsLidl share reaches record high as Aldi growth continues to slow
Of the traditional big four, Asda is the only one whose sales are down year on year, by 2%
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Category ReportOwn label trends 2024: Time for a spring clean?
Own label innovation is looking dusty, experts argue, as lower prices take priority over excitement. Is it time to take risks again?
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Comment & OpinionDiscounters keep the market honest and ensure shopper trust
The discounters keep us out of arguments that rage in markets like Canada, where doubts circle around retailers profiteering, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Analysis & FeaturesStore radio nightmares and Aldi bashes Clubcard Prices in social media banter
From retail media slowly turning a Tesco employee mad, to Aldi taking a swing at Clubcard Prices, here’s what’s happening in the world of grocery on social media
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Comment & OpinionGovernment refused inflation-linked CPIs for school dinners. How is that fair?
What does the government want? To keep price inflation to a minimum through effective competition? Or to keep farmers afloat in their hour of need?
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Grocer 33Lidl beats Aldi by 3p as inflation on basics falls to 0.1%
The cost of Sainsbury’s basket fell by 5% including Nectar Prices
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NewsUK Salads collapsed owing its creditors £18m, report shows
The Essex-based greenhouse operator was a key supplier to Aldi and fell into administration in February
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NewsTesco objects to new Aldi or Lidl stores near one of its own over several months
Complex objections on numerous grounds are usually received by the local authority less than 48 hours before plans are due to be considered, making it difficult for council officers to respond in time
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NewsAldi gathering public support for new store openings
The discounter is urging members of the public to put forward their town by email