more discounter news & analysis – Page 44
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Aldi recalls spreadable cheese product over temperature control issue
The issue affects tubes of Primula Spicy Cheese ‘n’ Jalapeños sold at about 80 Aldi stores in the Midlands
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Cheaper prices driving c-store shoppers to discounters, new data shows
Lumina Intelligence UK Convenience Market Report 2022 found a “notable uplift” in convenience shoppers also visiting discounter stores
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Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons back ‘biggest trial yet’ of digital deposit return scheme
The trial will cover almost 800 SKUs at all food and drink retailers in the town, including all soft drinks, water and ambient products
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Aldi looking for larger stores in latest nationwide hunt
The discounter is offering a finder’s fee to anyone who can recommend a site suitable for a 20,000 sq ft store – 2,000 ft larger than its usual minimum
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Lidl rapped by ad watchdog over misleading Black Friday savings claims
The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint from Aldi
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Comment and Opinion
Why does Iceland keep backtracking on environmental pledges?
Consumers may be learning not to believe Iceland when it makes similar pledges in future
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Analysis and Features
Share price slump: who has struggled the most in food and drink?
It’s been a turbulent six months on the Stock Exchange. So who’s struggled the most? Who’s least affected? And is there any stock actually still growing?
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Iceland won’t manage COP26 pledge to become ‘plastic neutral’ this year, admits MD
Richard Walker has also confirmed Iceland’s 2018 pledge to be plastic-free on own label ranges by the end of 2023 is now “impossible”
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Over a third of Poundland’s sales are not at £1, accounts show
The newly filed full-year accounts to September also reveal Poundland’s acquisition of 100% shareholding in Poundshop.com came at a purchase price of £1
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Poundland opens first c-store near busy transport hub, in Clapham Junction
The Clapham Junction store – the first in London – has a range tailored for rail commuters and tourists, as well as local residents
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Aldi appeals for job applicants as supply chain department expands
The discounter is appealing for applicants for a range of roles in customs and supply chain
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Lidl moves office staff to flexible working model
It comes months after the discounter opened a new 250,000 sq ft head office in London
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Iceland pushing multibuy deals plus pre-filled £40 online shopping basket to feed family for a week
The retailer is currently offering savings of up to £5 each time customers make a triple purchase of the same product
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Iceland partners with sharing app Olio to redistribute surplus food from 1,000 stores
Olio users can use the app now to get Iceland food products nearing the end of their shelf life for free
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Supermarket customer satisfaction rises as complaints in other sectors reach record levels
M&S Food was the highest-ranked supermarket when the index was last published, in January. Aldi came highest among its rivals in July 2021
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City News: B&M shares fail to be boosted by solid first quarter
B&M European Value Retail shares failed to receive much of a boost despite better-than-expected first-quarter sales, as fears persisted over the impact of inflation on its customer base
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Poundstretcher returns to profit as CVA reaps rewards
Operating profit rose to £88.3m in the 12 months to 31 March 2021, up from a £45.3m loss the previous year
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Poundland ‘resetting’ to sell more products for £1 or less as inflation bites
About 60% of the range is set to cost £1 or less by the end of this week
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City snapshot: Food inflation ramps up in June as fresh prices accelerate
Food prices have raced to a new 11-year high, according to the latest shop price index from the BRC and NielsenIQ. Plus, McBride secure banking covenant waiver as it continues to battle with soaring costs; B&M issues first-quarter update; and Moonpig reveals full-year results.
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Yoplait launches Wildlife Big Pots in smaller pack size to 'keep prices affordable'
The brand claimed the new pack size would keep yoghurts as an ‘accessible option for families’