Latest discounter news – Page 124
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NewsB&M Bargains sales and profits soar as expansion continues
B&M Retail posted double-digit increases in sales and profits for 2012 to continue its staggering growth…
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NewsWilkinson rebrand to 'Wilko' gathers pace
Discounter Wilkinson is to change its website address to Wilko.com…
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NewsHorsemeat: Lidl withdraws chilli as precautionary measure
Lidl has taken the ‘precautionary measure’ of removing a range of beef chilli con carne from its UK stores after the product’s…
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NewsHorsemeat: Aldi pulls Oakhurst frozen meatloaf
Aldi has withdrawn a meatloaf after testing positive for horsemeat.
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NewsIceland plans to go British for all beef
Iceland is planning to move to 100% British beef for its entire product range,…
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NewsIceland, Midcounties and Cook are named best places to work at
Grocery companies have put in a good performance in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For rankings…
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NewsTJ Morris not tempted by private equity interest in discounters
High street discounter TJ Morris has vowed to remain independent, despite private equity’s growing interest in…
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NewsLidl trials budget line under Simply name
Lidl is quietly trialling a budget range of groceries called Simply…
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NewsHorsemeat: Sainsbury's, Co-op and Aldi update on testing
Sainsbury’s, The Co-operative Group, Aldi and Booker have all given updates on their testing for horsemeat.
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NewsHorse meat: Iceland apologises for Panorama comment about 'the Irish'
Iceland has apologised after CEO Malcolm Walker outraged customers with a controversial comment about “the Irish” on Panorama last night.
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NewsHorse meat: FSAI slams ‘dishonest’ criticism of its burger survey after Iceland claims DNA tests were unaccredited
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has hit back at “disingenuous, dishonest and untruthful” suggestions the methodology it used to test frozen burgers for horse DNA was unsound, saying it is confident its results are robust.
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NewsHorse meat: Iceland challenges ‘unaccredited’ Irish DNA tests
The DNA tests conducted by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland used an unaccredited methodology and led to Iceland’s being unfairly portrayed as selling “horse burgers” when its products were, in fact, free of horse meat, the frozen food retailer has claimed.
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NewsHorse meat: Aldi and Lidl pull products in Germany and Austria as horse is found in first tinned products
Discounters Aldi and Lidl have found horse meat in tinned pasta and goulash as well as fresh pasta on sale in Germany and Austria…
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NewsHorse meat: Aldi promises better checks, hints at legal action
Aldi has conceded it needs to do more to ensure its suppliers adhere to its quality standards, after having to withdraw frozen readymeals adulterated with horse meat.
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NewsAldi joins Tesco and Findus in pulling lasagne and spaghetti products
Aldi has become the latest company to pull lasagne and spaghetti Bolognese products off shelves, following problems at a French supplier.
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NewsIceland cuts mackerel quota by 15%
Iceland has cut its annual mackerel catch quota by 15% for 2013 in an effort to ensure the future sustainability of the stock.
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NewsHorse meat: Aldi suspends Dalepak after new horse DNA finds
Aldi UK has suspended its burger contract with ABP Food Group’s Dalepak site following new test results that revealed horse DNA in its burgers.
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NewsIceland infuriated by EU mackerel deal with Norway
After a year pushing for trade sanctions against Iceland and the Faroes, the EU appears to be back to square one…
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NewsYoung's muscles in on chicken with Iceland
It is already a mighty rival to Birds Eye in fish. Now, Young’s Seafood is moving into frozen chicken…
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NewsDiscounters dine out on festive sales of Champagne and lobster
The discounters enjoyed booming sales this Christmas, with shoppers seeking out premium-quality products…