more discounter news & analysis – Page 122
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Analysis and Features"Well positioned" B&M benefits from Christmas momentum
As general retailers suffered this week on a gloomy outlook for 2017, the City rushed to grab a piece of B&M European Value Retail, with discounters seen as a safe haven in uncertain times.
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NewsUsdaw targets Aldi, Lidl and M&S recognition for 2017
The three are the largest retailers in the UK without trade union recognition, according to Usdaw
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NewsAldi to become highest-paying supermarket with wage hikes
The new rate surpasses the £8.45 per hour paid to staff by rival Lidl
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NewsHome Bargains buys majority of Netto sites
Discounter takes 11 sites based in north of England after outlining expansion plans
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NewsB&M shares sparkle on bumper Christmas
Shares in B&M European Value Retail have soared 8.5% after the discount chain recorded its best ever Christmas
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NewsLidl readies 'Big on Quality, Lidl on Price' ad campaign
The first ad will air on Friday 6 January during Channel 4’s Big Fat Quiz of Everything
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NewsLidl, Superdrug and Wilko make cotton bud commitments
The three retailers will join Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi and Boots in switching to more environmentally friendly buds
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Comment and OpinionXylene gravy granules are an unpleasant #LidlSurprise at Christmas
It’s that time of year when supermarkets like to put innovative culinary twists on classic Christmas fare
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NewsLidl recalls gravy granules after unsafe chemical found
Two batches contain paint-thinning chemical xylene, which can cause irritation, headaches and vomiting
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NewsMedia Bites 19 Dec: Lidl, Tesco, British American Tobacco, Christmas shopping
Lidl is to create 5,000 jobs in London and invest £70m in a new UK headquarters in the capital as the German supermarket reaffirms its commitment to Britain following Brexit, writes The Telegraph.
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Comment and OpinionDiscounters setting agenda whatever the big four's progress
The Top Products Survey is a sobering reminder that the march of the discounters is far from over
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NewsSupermarket price wars slash sales by £800m
Fresh meat is biggest victim with £328m lost through price cuts and share declines
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NewsAldi and Tesco compete in Christmas veg price war
Tesco has brought back Festive Five promotion, but Aldi is undercutting offer with 19p deal
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NewsAldi steps into farming with Aberdeen Angus scheme
The investment in a Warwickshire Farm is the first of its kind for the discounter
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NewsEasyFoodstore weighs up new sites as Park Royal gets facelift
Any future new stores would likely be slightly bigger on secondary retail sites with the right demographics
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NewsUltimate Products appoints former Poundland boss Jim McCarthy as chairman
Former Poundland CEO Jim McCarthy has been appointed by Ultimate Products as chairman to help lead the consumer products group through a £100m IPO.
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NewsAldi Specially Selected own-label brand hits £600m in sales
Aldi also said it had grown its 2016 ‘Exquisite Christmas’ lineup by 11% to almost 200 products
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Comment and OpinionIceland spat points to need for brand protection
Sir, As businesses grow, their brands often become their most valuable asset
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NewsIceland kicks off search for more home delivery drivers
The frozen food specialist is advertising nearly 240 vacancies for permanent drivers