more discounter news & analysis – Page 126
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Analysis and Features
What did Ronny do wrong? And how will Lidl UK be affected?
The sudden nature of Gottschlich’s move last week – and apparent lack of reason – prompted widespread speculation
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News
Lidl faces ‘jackboots’ protest over refusal to recognise GMB
The Central Arbitration Committee ruled in July that GMB should be able to act for 220 workers at Lidl’s Bridgend DC
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Gottschlich leaves Lidl as discounter brings in new UK CEO
Gottschlich is being replaced by Christian Härtnagel with immediate effect
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Aldi promotes its CSR credentials in a new consumer campaign
The new TV campaign will also have a focus on premium products
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Poundland shareholders approve £610m Steinhoff takeover
Poundland shareholders have overwhelmingly backed the £610m takeover bid from South Africa’s Steinhoff Group despite fears activist investor Elliott Capital could derail the deal
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Pizza Express launches frozen pizzas and meals into Iceland
The NPD marks a number of grocery firsts for the restaurant chain
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Lidl ups its presence in the baby market with clothing collection
The Lupilu range will include tights, socks, babygrows, sleepsuits and cardigans, available for ages 0–24 months
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Bargain stores overtake Aldi and Lidl in popularity
Sales at variety discount stores such as Poundland, B&M and Home Bargains have soared by 17% to £4.9bn in the past year.
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Lidl launches Tim Peake-inspired 'Stikeez in Space' toys
Discounter plans to give away 16 million plastic toys from its stores across the UK
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Comment and Opinion
Aldi impresses with counter-intuitive Team GB campaign
It’s notable to me how little the industry has been doing to capitalise on the Olympics
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News
Lidl decision to restock non-food on Sundays a 'no-brainer'
Non-food items on sale during week one are expected to include chainsaws and hedge trimmers for £60
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Iceland launches 21 ‘fakeaway’ ready meals for one person
The line-up brings together ’family favourites’ with ‘adventurous’ options such as Thai Beef Massaman
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Lidl brings forward commitment to phase out caged hen eggs
Lidl has decided to align with the rest of the market and all other UK supermarkets
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GMB union wins fight to represent Lidl's warehouse workers
Dispute dates back to November when GMB applied to represent employees at Lidl’s Bridgend DC
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Comment and Opinion
Peanut alarm is only a Lidl bit scary
Lidl is recalling a snack because it forgot to include a warning on the label
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News
EasyFood looks to extend Park Royal store
Architect plans have been drawn up to expand the 750 sq ft store in Park Royal, North West London…
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Activist investor forces Steinhoff to increase Poundland offer
Steinhoff has upped its offer for Poundland by 5p to 225p a share following pressure from activist investors.
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GHM: discounter off to flying start as new openings continue
Retailer is set to open further stores in Doncaster and Cardiff in the next few months
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Aldi says Olympic link has boosted fresh sales by a fifth
Discounter says Team GB sponsorship has had significant impact on sales
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Will Aldi and Lidl stumble without the cosseting factor?
Sir, Maybe Aldi and Lidl would do well to consider ‘nudges’ in the manner of Waterstones