more discounter news & analysis – Page 132
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NewsXPO Logistics to maintain Aldi transport equipment
Logistic giant will carry out maintainance on 22m Aldi plastic crates a year
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NewsPoundland shares drop in wake of Jim McCarthy announcement
Everything looked so rosy a year ago when Poundland announced it was set to swoop for high street rival 99p Stores
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Analysis and FeaturesChicken Ramen Soup: acid test
Iceland now offers a range of 10 flavours, ranging from classic variants to more unusual ones
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NewsJim McCarthy to retire as CEO of Poundland Group
The retail veteran will stand down one month shy of his 10th anniversary in the role
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Comment and OpinionDiscounter misconceptions that need clearing up
The food discount concept Aldi and Lidl espouse remains little understood by competitors and pundits
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NewsMedia Bites 3 March: Poundland, Argos/Steinhoff, deflation
Poundland boss Jim McCarthy “ready to hand over bargain bucket”, write today’s papers.
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News99p Stores founders to launch new single-price discount chain with Poundstretcher owner
Move comes just six months after the £55m sale of 99p Stores to Poundland
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NewsLidl UK pulls Mars and Snickers six-packs over plastic fears
Mars inititally said mainly funsize products were affected in the UK, but these lines were supplied via Mars Chocolate Germany
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NewsLidl UK to donate carrier bag proceeds to Keep Britain Tidy
Discounter is also expected to raise £500,000 for cancer charity CLIC Sargent
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NewsAldi UK urged to follow parent Aldi Süd in neonicotinoids ban
Aldi Süd announced a ban on eight pesticides on 1 January after a campaign by Greenpeace Germany
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Grocer 33Refurbished Aldi Lewisham takes G33 mystery shopping win
Aldi has won the service award for the first time in its latest guest retailer appearance
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Grocer 33Aldi Lewisham: Grocer 33 store of the week
If you’re looking for an easy job then Aldi isn’t the place for you. But the company is very fair
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NewsArla faces ‘authentic’ Icelandic rival to Skyr
Icelandic dairy company MS Iceland has launched its range of skyr products in the UK with a listing in Waitrose
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Analysis and FeaturesIs Aldi rattled by rivals or just setting the record straight?
A ‘misleading’ ad came under fire but does Aldi have a point in claiming the price gap is not being closed?
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NewsIceland adds two more meals to Slimming World range
Shoppers will get a free fresh vegetable pack when they choose from the weight-loss line
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NewsAldi joins forces with Barnardo's for Big Toddle 2016
Barnardo’s is Aldi’s nominated charity of the year
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NewsEasyfoodstore limits amounts sold to prevent reselling
Sir Stelios’ discount newcomer says it plans to slash its range and cut opening hours
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News99p Stores losses balloon in run up to Poundland sale
Losses at 99p Stores grew to £11m and sales went into reverse in the run up to Poundland acquiring the business last year,.
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NewsAldi launches aggressive new pricing ad campaign
Aldi also released data from Kantar Worldpanel this morning that said it was actually getting cheaper than rivals
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NewsWilko ramps up its voice-picking capability
Wilko has appointed Voiteq to upgrade voice-picking systems in a bid to enhance accuracy and improve product picking