more discounter news & analysis – Page 143
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Analysis and Features
Tesco price cuts put Asda and even Aldi in its sights
In September 2011, then Tesco UK boss Richard Brasher announced a £500m onslaught against its rivals, which he claimed…
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News
Lidl starts building Europe's largest ever distribution centre
The Spanish centre will create 275 jobs and is due to open in 2016
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Iceland ends relationship with media buying partner Mediacom North
Company appoints UK’s largest independent media agency to lead marketing push across all channels
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Poundland unfazed by shopper income surge
Consumers have more money but Poundland CEO Jim McCarthy is confident they will continue to flock to his chain regardless…
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Aldi slammed for stocking energy drinks in new 'health lanes'
Aldi has been lambasted by health campaigners for stocking high-sugar energy drinks in its new ‘health lanes’…
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Aldi and Lidl expansion plans swelled by old factory sites
We know its sales are growing, but last week Aldi revealed plans for its biggest ever store…
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B&M Bargains' shares rise on Christmas sales uplift
B&M Bargains’ shares were up by over 5% this morning after it reported a like-for-like sales uplift of 4.5% in the 13 weeks to 27 December.
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Delayed store openings take the shine off Poundland's record Christmas
More than seven million customers were served at Poundland in the peak Christmas trading week helping the discount chain to a record festive period.
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Analysis and Features
Max 99p takes discounting to the max
It’s a growing market but Max 99p believes wider aisles, customer service and teaming up with Nisa will give it the edge…..
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Aldi and Lidl are biggest winners as Tesco cancels new stores
Tesco’s decision to pull the plug on 49 of its proposed new stores looks set to hand discounters Aldi and Lidl…
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Crown Crest seeks out stores and space for Poundstretcher
Wholesaler and Poundstretcher owner Crown Crest is continuing to look for…
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Analysis and Features
How independent retailers can save money
January means watching the waistline. But it also means watching the pennies, even for independents.
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Tesco scores negative "buzz" rating as discounters dominate attention of shoppers
Aldi and Lidl rise fast up annual YouGov poll based on consumers having a positive or negative feeling towards brands
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Lidl's new Scottish range includes haggis, kilts, bagpipes
New range comes ahead of Burns Night celebrations
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Analysis and Features
Mults prove resilient in wake of festive apocalypse fears
Aldi and Lidl look set to be the big winners over the festive period but Tesco CEO Dave Lewis’ “saving of Christmas”…
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Analysis and Features
Iceland Mini Chocolate Custard Slices: acid test
This pack of 16 Mini Chocolate Custard Slices was launched late last year as part of Iceland’s Party range…
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Festive flops: has price war taken toll on Christmas faves?
Supermarket sales of products including turkey and Brussels sprouts slumped this Christmas…
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Lidl expands retail operations in Grimsby and Barton
Three residential properties demolished to make room for Grimsby expansion
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Iceland goes it alone by linking processor and farmgate prices
The mults have shown little appetite for following Iceland’s lead and linking the price…
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Analysis and Features
Social Animal of the Year: Lidl's Ronny G on a charm offensive
When we used the word ‘offensive’ of Lidl in the past, we weren’t being complimentary…