Aldi news and analysis
Aldi is a discount supermarket chain, which operates more than 1,000 stores in the UK. It focuses on stocking private-label products and regularly rotates the Specialbuys found in its middle aisles. The Grocer covers Aldi with regular news, analysis, insight and opinion, including updates on store expansion, pricing strategy, and its impact on the grocery sector.
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NewsAldi puts 150 technology jobs at risk in latest outsourcing to India
It follows its outsourcing of about 350 roles in its finance and accounting, procurement and HR last year
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NewsShoppers stock up on canned goods after government advice
Total till sales grew by 3.2% in the four weeks to 31 October thanks to a boost from Halloween, school half term and stocking up on essential goods in preparation for unseen emergencies
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas ads 2026: which of this year’s batch can impress our experts?
From Lidl’s ‘Barrioke’ offering to John Lewis’ ungrateful grandkids, the first batch of 2026 Christmas ads are in. Who’s done it best so far?
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NewsAldi’s Kevin the Carrot searches for missing Cauli Dog in Christmas advert 2026
Aldi’s 2026 Christmas advert sees Kevin and his daughter Chantenay searching for their beloved cauliflower companion
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NewsThe Grocer analysis: a third of Lidl products cost less than a year ago
Lidl mirrors Aldi on price cuts as new analysis by The Grocer reveals one in three of its products costs less than 12 months ago, with a further 40% unchanged
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Comment & OpinionCan ‘fantastic operator’ David Potts pull off Asda’s turnaround?
The return of the former Tesco and Morrisons boss to the grocery fold will be one of the most fascinating aspects to the evolving supermarket power battle
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NewsMore than a third of Aldi products ‘cheaper than a year ago’
Underlining its investment in lowering prices, Aldi said nearly 900 of its products cost less than 12 months ago and another 1,000-plus were unchanged
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NewsAldi to add solar panels to 230 more stores
Aldi said the latest programme would involve a £17.5m investment to enable it to generate more of its own renewable electricity
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Partner FeaturesOpen the door to sustainable savings
Everyday supermarket infrastructure can hold the secrets to high-profile energy savings in-store.
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Comment & OpinionWhat now for Aldi and Lidl after the CMA’s property decision?
Aldi and Lidl have said the CMA’s decision will change little, but both will have to remove restrictive clauses from their land deals
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: Aldi x Lidl, budget hopes and falling fibre fans
Lidl and Aldi are now in competition with each other, rather than their full line rivals, as Tesco is taken to task on preservatives, and Andy Burnham explores different options for the UK’s relationship with the EU
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NewsOnly 26 sites on the UK market could provide Aldi or Lidl a new location
Development and land intelligence firm Ortelias, whose co-founder is a former regional Lidl property head, searched criteria matches across the country
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NewsCMA: Aldi and Lidl will face same land rules as other supermarkets
The competition regulator has confirmed the two discounters will be banned from using restrictive clauses in property deals to block rivals from opening nearby
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NewsAldi launches British beef scheme with ABP to support farmers
The Grounded in Goodness initiative will bring together 1,000 beef farmers across England, Scotland and Wales who commit to implementing a range of on-farm actions covering soil health, biodiversity and animal welfare
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NewsAldi vs Lidl average unit price gap widening, Worldpanel data shows
A growing gap can reflect changing shopper choices driven by retailer customer strategies as much as it can movement in comparable prices
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NewsPilgrim’s Europe appoints new commercial director
Robert Harmsworth is due to take up the post, joining the business from Aldi, where he spent more than 12 years in senior commercial, strategy and transformation leadership roles
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Deliveroo’s rider-pick model take off beyond Aldi?
It could ease pressure on staff, but riders may need convincing
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NewsWorldpanel: Asda’s return to growth proves short-lived
The latest data also tells of subdued grocery sales elsewhere as consumers spend cautiously ahead of the autumn budget
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NewsCautious shoppers constrain supermarket growth, NIQ figures show
Supermarket sales growth has slowed as consumers continue to keep a close watch on household budgets
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NewsLidl investing £75m in loyalty offers between now and Christmas
Lidl said it had already ploughed £400m in price cuts and promotions this year as it announced the new investment today