All Discounters articles – Page 48
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Uber Eats’ new model make quick-commerce pay?
Uber Eats is trialling its ‘new concept’ Market with Iceland stores
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Comment & OpinionWhy are shop floor staff struggling to pay bills while retailers make huge profits?
Retail workers are beginning to question whether they should accept low pay on the shop floor, says Nadine Houghton, national officer at GMB
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NewsPoundland not yet in compliance with rules on products high in fat, sugar or salt
A store visit on Monday (17 October) found non-HFSS compliant chocolates and sweets still lining the checkout queueing area and next to a checkout, contrary to the rules
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NewsAldi looking for 100 area managers, with pay rising to £81,000 by year five
The intake scheme consists of two separate programmes: one for graduates and one for those seeking a career change
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NewsAldi to train managers on menopause support for staff
The training will ‘cover an array of aspects, including raising awareness of the menopause and successfully supporting colleagues experiencing it’, according to the discounter
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NewsMark Rogers departs as Farmfoods retail director
Rogers resigned as a director at Farmfoods on 16 September, according to documents filed at Companies House
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NewsWilko appoints David Hennessy as IT director
Hennessy has previously served as chief information officer at clothing brand Superdry and group IT director at Dixons Carphone
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NewsOne Below boosts sales by 23% as estate grows and rebrand continues
Accounts at Companies House set out how the chain is rebranding to One Beyond, reflecting a new pricing strategy
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Comment & OpinionSuccess of Asda’s Just Essentials shows how quickly shopper behaviour is changing
The number of Asda shoppers buying one of the new Just Essentials lines has risen from 33% to “nearly two thirds” in the space of one month
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Own-Label Awards 2022: the winners
Here we celebrate the winners from all the accredited products, showcasing the best across 17 categories, from alcohol to Christmas
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NewsAldi taking sales from variety discounters
Aldi took £19.7m of spend from bargain stores in the 12 weeks to 2 October, according to Kantar data
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NewsAldi switching to cardboard porridge pots to cut plastic
The discounter’s own brand plastic porridge pots are to be swapped for fully recyclable, card-based ones in all stores by early 2023
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NewsLidl introduces refill machines for laundry detergent pouches in two-store trial
Customers can pick up an empty pouch and use a touchscreen to choose their favourite detergent
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NewsIceland expecting to sell 20,000 air fryers in days as shoppers look for cheaper ways to cook
New data from Kantar this week suggests shoppers are looking for ways to avoid using conventional ovens
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NewsAldi accelerating its gains from other major supermarkets including Lidl
Aldi is also causing particular pain for Morrisons
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NewsCity snapshot: Poundland attracts new customers as cost-of-living crisis grows
Poundland has benefitted from cost-conscious consumers managing tight household budgets to grow sales over the past year.
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NewsChannel 4 series ‘Aldi’s Next Big Thing’ will see British suppliers compete for Specialbuy listing
Anita Rani and Chris Bavin have been confirmed as hosts of the six-part series, airing from 20 October
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NewsLidl launching Christmas toy donation banks in stores nationwide
From 3 November, the discounter is to add collection points to over 940 stores, where shoppers can leave new and unopened toys and games for children at risk of going without at Christmas
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NewsAldi widens gap on Morrisons as more shoppers flock to discounters
Lidl and Aldi both grew sales by more than 20% in the 12 weeks to 2 October, according to Kantar
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NewsIceland launching exclusive Mars desserts range in time for Christmas
The range includes a Galaxy Caramel Wreath, a Galaxy Yule Log, Snickers and Mars Dessert Bars and a Twix Chocolate Caramel Tart