All Discounters articles – Page 89
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NewsIceland hits back after coming bottom in GSCOP survey
Iceland result was a “surprise” to Adjudicator but the frozen food retailer also hit back over “bully boy” tactics from suppliers
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NewsIceland offers 'best burger' flavoured with miso
The retailer listed its frozen Luxury Ultimate 5oz Steak Burger nationwide this week
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Comment and OpinionTrouble in Poundland: wheeler-dealing with Barry Williams
Jim McCarthy dodged a Brexit bullet when he stepped down from the helm of Poundland in March 2016
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NewsGermany's grocery market set to grow 10.5% to €259bn by 2021
The online channel is set to grow the most, by 244.4%, although this is from a small base
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NewsMalcolm Walker receives knighthood for services to retailing
Other key recipients from the world of retailing and food include Grocer columnist Professor Chris Elliott, who has received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List
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NewsLDC declares the end of the “space race” as big four store numbers decline
The Local Data Company has claimed “the great space race is over” as big four store numbers fell last year amidst rising inflation and Brexit uncertainty.
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Analysis and FeaturesOnline supermarket of the year
Iceland demonstrated “fantastic effort, ambition and creativity in how to appeal to customers
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NewsIceland links with Bink for loyalty app technology
Other food and drink companies to sign up to Bink include Morrisons and Pizza Express…
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NewsIcelandic Seachill sale moves into round two
Bidding was expected to last “several weeks” CEO Simon Smith told The Grocer
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NewsRoberts still solidly profitable despite pensions deficit blow
Bread maker Roberts Bakery defied “difficult” market conditions to post flat revenues and profits last year, but fell to a headline loss due to a recalculation of its pensions deficit.
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NewsMedia Bites 8 June: Steinhoff, Lidl, Tesco, Kellogg
As the UK heads to the polls today, the papers are dominated by the final day of the campaign and the continuing story of the London terror attack. It’s looking very quiet when it comes to grocery or retail news.
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NewsIceland rapped by ASA over Marmite giveaway
Iceland has been told by the ASA to ensure it has made a “reasonable estimate” of stock availability in future
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NewsMedia Bites 7 June: Tesco, Lidl, Delivery Hero
Tesco is facing an investor revolt over £140,000 paid to CEO Dave Lewis for relocation costs. Plus, Lidl’s eye-catching move to launch a “high-end” fashion line with supermodel Heidi Klum also gets plenty of coverage.
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Comment and OpinionCan a Heidi Klum fashion line really work at Lidl?
In a bid to bring a touch of glamour to the miscellaneous aisle, the supermodel’s presence will be a coup for the discounter - but what about aspirational fashionistas?
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NewsDiscounter-driven revolution to drive 15% growth in grocery
IGD forecasts a 49.8% increase in spending at discounters by 2022 to account for £1 in every £7 spent
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NewsLidl to launch women's fashion range with supermodel Heidi Klum
The new fashion collection will launch across its 650 UK stores nationwide later this year
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NewsIceland range and store improvements deliver 4.4% sales growth
Like-for-like sales were up 2% in the year to 24 March
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NewsLidl debuts new baby ad during Britain's Got Talent
The 20-second ad will feature mums and babies cast from online discussion forum Mumsnet
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News99p Stores collapse leaves creditors £8.9m out of pocket
99p Stores was put into administration, in a process affecting 60 previously closed stores, in March
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NewsCostco opens Icelandic store run from the UK
Costco is planning to open a total of 26 new outlets this year, including one in France, for the first time later this month