All Discounters articles – Page 98
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Comment & OpinionIceland smarter than Brussels on plastics strategy
Sir, The European Commission’s Plastics in a Circular Economy strategy reiterates how out of touch it is
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Iceland pull off ditching all plastic from own label?
The war on plastic delivers good soundbites but is Iceland’s plan to remove all own-label plastic viable for other retaile…
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NewsSlough retail entrepreneurs to open superstore next to a Lidl
The 20,000 sq ft Checkout Superstore in Farnham Road is the brainchild of the Abdeali family
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NewsPoundland to double Pep&Co clothing offer in the UK
30 of the ‘shop-in-shop’ fashion stores will open in England before Easter…
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NewsAldi's own-brand beauty range rated cruelty-free
The supermarket has achieved Cruelty Free International’s Leaping Bunny certification
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NewsIceland to cut out all own-label plastic packaging
It wants to prove to “timid” rival food retailers the potential for radically reducing plastic packaging
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NewsGraham's the Family Dairy launches Icelandic-style skyr
The range began rolling out from 11 January in Sainsbury’s and Aldi stores across Scotland
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NewsLidl wins Christmas but the surprise package is... Asda
Tesco had been tipped to ‘win’ Christmas, but it was hit by sluggish general merchandise sales and a hit from the collapse of wholesaler Palmer & Harvey
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NewsCity snapshot: B&M Bargains sales soar in Christmas run up
The march of the discounters continues this morning as B&M Bargains unveils strong results in the run up to Christmas, driven by a “robust” performance of its grocery and fmcg ranges. Plus, Conviviality announces raft of organisational changes, with Mark Aylwin leaving the group.
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NewsMedia Bites 11 January: Sainsbury's, Lidl, M&S
It’s Sainsbury’s turn to face the media spotlight as it becomes the latest supermarket to update the market on its Christmas trading.
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InterviewsBarry Williams, Poundland MD, on Toblerones and elves
Life at Poundland is never dull. In 2016 it was struggling, now sales are soaring
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NewsAldi and Lidl outpacing big four in supermarket space race
However even the discounters have scaled back on applications
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NewsSainsbury's raises profits forecasts after record Christmas
Sainsbury’s has lifted its profits expectations for the year after a record Christmas week, but the supermarket’s growth was held back by declining general merchandise sales as Argos struggled.
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NewsTenderstem broccoli makes frozen debut with Iceland listing
Brand licensor Coregeo said it was also eyeing listings with other supermarkets in response to positive feedback
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NewsPoundworld profits slump following 'significant' investment
Discounter is looking to open “a substantial” number of stores in each of the next three years
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NewsMedia Bites 9 Jan: Festive spending, Lidl, Retail administrations
Rising food costs meant consumers had little left over to spend on a festive splurge, according to the latest retail industry figures.
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NewsLidl to open largest UK regional distribution centre in Luton
The new distribution centre follows the opening of two new RDCs in Exeter and Wednesbury in 2017
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NewsPoundland announces listing of 40 more big brand lines
The chain has struck deals with suppliers including Mondelez, Haribo, Reckitt Benckiser, Britvic, GSK, P&G and Mars
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Comment & OpinionPoundland has entered the new year in good elf
What a Christmas it has been for Poundland
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Grocer 33Asda takes win as price gap to Lidl is slashed to 6%
Asda’s £51.67 total was £3.46 cheaper than second-placed Morrisons