All Discounters articles – Page 130
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NewsFairtrade CEO criticises discounters' approach to Fairtrade
Aldi and Lidl need to increase their commitment to the Fairtrade Foundation if farmers in the developing world are to avoid falling casualty to the UK price war
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NewsIceland launches new Slimming World meal range
The ten meals included in the range are based on the slimming organisation’s Food Optimising eating plan
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy is Poundland cosying up with neighbouring 99p Stores?
99p Stores has been touted for sale since 2011. So it wasn’t entirely unexpected when Poundland announced…
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NewsPoundland share price slips as largest shareholder sells 14% stake for £142m
Poundland’s majority shareholder Warburg Pincus has netted £142m from the sale of almost half its remaining stake in the discount chain.
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Analysis & Features99p Stores deal is a "step change" for Poundland store opening programme
Poundland’s shares soar on news of 99p Stores takeover - pushing market cap past £1bn - but what opportunities does CEO Jim McCarthy think a combination brings?
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NewsBibby Distribution recruited to run Netto logistics
Bibby Distribution has been revealed as the distribution provider for Netto…
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NewsPoundland agrees £55m deal to buy 99p Stores
Poundland has announced it is to buy rival fixed-price discounter 99p Stores this morning in a deal worth £55m.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco 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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NewsLidl 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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NewsIceland 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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NewsAldi 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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NewsDelayed 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 & FeaturesMax 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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NewsAldi 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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NewsCrown Crest seeks out stores and space for Poundstretcher
Wholesaler and Poundstretcher owner Crown Crest is continuing to look for…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow independent retailers can save money
January means watching the waistline. But it also means watching the pennies, even for independents.
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NewsTesco 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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NewsLidl's new Scottish range includes haggis, kilts, bagpipes
New range comes ahead of Burns Night celebrations
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Analysis & FeaturesMults 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 & FeaturesIceland 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…