All Discounters articles – Page 133
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NewsPoundstretcher reports £3.7m loss
Poundstretcher has announced a £3.7m loss for the year ending 31 March 2013, according to accounts posted on Companies House.
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NewsBig four supermarkets lose share as shoppers flock to Aldi and Lidl
The big four all lost market share to the discounters in the past 12 weeks, according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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News99p Stores bags £25m funding for expansion
99p Stores will receive £25m funding from Barclays bank as it looks to accelerate new store openings next year.
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NewsPoundstretcher plans to focus on retail parks
Poundstretcher is to drastically reduce its presence on the high street and focus on retail parks…
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Comment & OpinionLidl dreams - and reality
Is Lidl about to double its store footprint? Not quite yet; the truth is more prosaic…
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Comment & OpinionAre the big four taking the discounters seriously enough?
You only have to eye the Kantar figures since August to know how tricky times are for the supermarkets…
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InterviewsLidl UK MD Ronny Gottschlich: Big interview
In Lidl UK’s first-ever interview, MD Ronny Gottschlich talks about the discounter’s astonishing growth…
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NewsIceland Appliances to sell fridges and freezers via the web
Shoppers will now be able to buy domestic appliances such as fridges, freezers and dishwashers from Iceland’s online service.
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NewsIceland embraces Frozen with Disney movie promo
Disney has announced a partnership with frozen foods retailer Iceland ahead of the winter release of its animated film Frozen.
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NewsIceland reclaims control of Irish stores
Iceland has acquired seven of its Irish stores, which were previously operated by its franchisee AIM Group, for an undisclosed fee as it steps up plans to expand internationally.
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NewsLidl adds random recipe generator to website
Lidl has added several new features to its website including a random recipe generator…
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NewsPoundland signs up to sell Health Lottery tickets
Poundland has announced a partnership with the Health Lottery with tickets available in 280 stores from tomorrow.
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NewsAldi shines as the big four face squeeze on share
The big four supermarkets’ share shrank in the 12 weeks to 10 November, as Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose continued their strong form - while own-label lines saw a rise.
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Comment & OpinionLife in the Freezer shows Malcolm Walker's magic touch
Iceland boss Malcolm Walker this week released his autobiography. And he doesn’t pull his punches…
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ProfilesMalcolm Walker gains revenge on Grimsey & co
As if a three-part BBC documentary weren’t enough, Iceland’s boss has penned his life story…
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NewsBargain Buys is new face of DiscountUK
Poundworld is set to rebrand its entire DiscountUK portfolio to Bargain Buys…
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NewsNisa and 99p Stores launch direct supply trial
99p Stores has launched a trial with Nisa that will see the buying group deliver chilled and fresh lines…
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NewsIceland boss Walker says healthy eating is not his responsibility
Iceland does not have a duty to promote healthy eating, according to its CEO Malcolm Walker.
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Analysis & FeaturesDiscounters and Sainsbury's come out top for top-up shops
New exclusive research for The Grocer can show for the first time how the discounters are making such huge inroads.
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NewsAldi ramps up middle-class appeal as 500th store opens
Aldi has revealed the number of middle- to upper-class customers shopping at its stores has risen by over 5% in the last 12 months.