All Discounters articles – Page 141
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Comment & OpinionPound Shop Wars: Poundworld resorts to a "breast seller"
Pound shops may have proliferated in the downturn, but unlike the Aldis and Lidls of this world, not all have prospered…
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Analysis & FeaturesShoppers spread the wealth as discounters and M&S gain
It was the most promiscuous Christmas ever, with many shoppers visiting every supermarket, discounter and c-store…
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NewsJobs on the line as Icelandic ends ready meal production
Seafood processor Icelandic Seachill is to cease ready-meal production, blaming a drop in consumer demand.
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NewsPoundland reveals plans to open Dealz stores in Spain
Poundland has announced plans to open 10 new stores over the next two years in Spain.
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Poundworld to sell online through Poundshop.com
Poundshop, the new online single-price retailer being developed by Poundland co-founder Steve Smith, will be the online arm of Poundworld.
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Analysis & FeaturesDiscounter fears keep deal numbers ahead of last year
January is often an odd time in terms of promotions as retailers try to tap into myriad different consumer mindsets…
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NewsDiscounter baskets bigger than some supermarkets
Visitors to discounters are buying more items per visit than shoppers in high-street supermarkets.
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NewsPoundland sales growth down to ‘broadening appeal’
A surge in middle class shoppers has helped Poundland to secure record Christmas sales.
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Analysis & FeaturesAs pound shop profits take a pounding, is format flawed?
Against the current economic backdrop, the pound shops should still be prospering…
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NewsSainsbury’s holds share as discounters snap at heels
Sainsbury’s has posted market-beating sales growth of 3.1% for the 12 weeks to 5 January.
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NewsLidl ditches sweets from checkout queues
Lidl UK is to ban sweets and chocolates from all of its checkouts, it has announced.
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NewsPoundworld reports 34% drop in profits
Poundworld has announced a 34% drop in pre-tax profits to £1.9m, blaming events such as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and London 2012 for keeping shoppers away from the high street.
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Poundland offers £1 fitness sessions with WeightWatchers
With much of the nation embracing a post-Christmas health kick, Poundland is teaming up with WeightWatchers to offer customers £1 personal trainer sessions.
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NewsIceland international boss Paul Foley steps down
Iceland international business director Paul Foley is to leave the retailer, it has announced.
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NewsAldi trumpets savings in latest Swap & Save push
Shoppers switching from Asda, Tesco and Morrisons to Aldi can save an average of £28 on their weekly shop, according to the discounter’s latest Swap & Save campaign.
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NewsAsda takes on discounters with 50p offers on key lines
Asda is cutting the price of key products such as Kingsmill bread and Heinz soup to just 50p as it aims to make discount stores look expensive.
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NewsAldi and Lidl shoppers bemoan low levels of advertised stock
Disappointed Aldi and Lidl customers claim they have been unable to find products featured in high-profile ad campaigns…
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Comment & OpinionRolling Stones answer call for herring aid in Iceland
As you struggle to remove bread sauce from your u-bend on Boxing Day, spare a thought for these marine researchers…
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Comment & OpinionLidl's madness is on display (cabinets)
Lidl is refusing to be left behind on the ‘great Christmas deals’ front…
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NewsIceland to launch click & collect as it extends online offer
Iceland will launch click & collect trials next year as it continues to develop its multichannel offer…