All Discounters articles – Page 128
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarkets jostling to avoid a ‘race to the bottom’
The supermarket price wars are a “race to the bottom” that “could deter future investors”, according to a newly released white paper on retail trends.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Asda clinched Britain's favourite supermarket title
Price clinches Asda win as Britain’s favourite supermarket but Nielsen also shows clear signs of changing landscape…
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NewsIceland pledges to open 40 stores as it reports flat like-for-likes
Iceland intends to open 40 new stores and create 1,250 jobs as it continues its investment strategy…
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News‘Big retailer’ circling Online Pound Store as sales and visits soar
Onlinepoundstore.co.uk was launched in February A rival is looking to snap up website onlinepoundstore.co.uk, its founder has claimed.Garry Almond, who launched the site in February, said the company had been approached by “a big retailer” who had “offered to buy it out”.However, he refused to be drawn ...
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NewsAldi vows to double in size to total 1,000 stores by 2021
Buoyed by its stellar success, Aldi has vowed to double in size to 1,000 stores in the next seven years…
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NewsGreenpeace to also scrutinise Aldi and Lidl in canned tuna survey
Discounters are set to face greater scrutiny over how they source tinned tuna as Greenpeace expands its tuna survey…
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Analysis & FeaturesB&M Bargains proves IPO market is still open for some
The IPO window was supposed to be slamming shut, but it seems no one told B&M Bargains.
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Events & AwardsAldi claims Grocer of the Year award for second year in a row
Aldi took home the Grocer of the Year award for the second year running at the 2014 Grocer Gold Awards last night.
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Comment & OpinionWagyu beef: another triumph for Aldi's charm offensive
Aldi’s crowning achievement is persuading the middle classes it is the last word in über-chic Primani-style grocery…
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NewsFarmfoods blames high energy costs as profits fall 42%
Frozen foods discounter Farmfoods has reported a 42.4% fall in pre-tax profits to £15.8m for the 52 weeks ending 28 December 2013.
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NewsAldi to sell premium Wagyu beef steaks from New Zealand
Aldi is launching a selection of Wagyu beef steaks next week as it expands its range of premium meat.
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Analysis & FeaturesRowan revs up discounter wholesaling with Revlon
Selling clearance stock to discounters has served Rowan well but now it’s eyeing exclusive strategic partnerships…
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NewsDisney's Frozen to feature as new Poundland toiletries range
Licensed products specialist H&A is bringing Disney’s Frozen – the biggest animated movie in history – to the toiletries m…
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Comment & OpinionThe Rise of Discount Supermarkets: unsettling for the big four
If you want to unsettle a supermarket CEO, mention the discounters…
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NewsInvestors hit by IPO 'indigestion'
Companies hoping to tap the early year thirst for retail flotations have been warned investors are losing their appetite…
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NewsSunil Kumar exits 99p Stores to join One Stop franchise team
One Stop has appointed Sunil Kumar as business development manager to grow the c-store chain’s franchise business…
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NewsB&M Bargains targets 350 stores in Germany
B&M Bargains chief executive Simon Arora believes there is potential to open more than 350 stores in Germany…
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Comment & OpinionAsda blasted for alcohol hypocrisy by Steve Parfett
Comments on the independent sector by Paul Kelly of Asda at a Westminster forum are breathtaking in their arrogance…
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NewsPoundworld store faces food sale ban at Blackburn retail park
The big four often encounter planning issues out of town, but in Blackburn it’s a new Poundworld facing a headache…
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Analysis & FeaturesOwn label's Finest hour as retailers raise their game
Quality, innovation and value proved a winning combination…