Giles Hurley news, comment and analysis
Giles Hurley has been CEO of Aldi UK & Ireland since 2018. He oversaw rapid store expansion of the discounter, and is covered by The Grocer in news, comment and analysis.
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NewsM&S new store plans being held up by objections from Tesco
Six planned new M&S Foodhalls are currently delayed after Tesco lodged objections, with two of them subject to a judicial review requested by the supermarket
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Analysis & FeaturesFood inflation: seven reasons. Plus: how bad will it get?
Many blame Trump’s tariffs, but others point the finger at ‘domestic policy’
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NewsBrits’ confidence in economy down amid high inflation and budget fears
Half of Brits are now expecting the economy to get worse in the run-up to Christmas
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NewsAldi publishes list of towns and cities targeted for new stores
The discounter plans to open 80 stores in 2026 and 2027
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NewsAldi like-for-like sales were down in 2024, admits UK chief
Aldi UK & Ireland CEO Giles Hurley blamed investment in expansion and prices
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NewsAldi doubles down on expansion plans with £1.6bn for new stores
The decision to invest in infrastructure contributed to a 20% decline in Aldi’s profits last year
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NewsAldi raises stakes again in battle to be UK’s highest-paying supermarket
It is the latest twist in a pay bidding war with Lidl
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NewsAldi revamping Shop & Go store to add self-checkouts
The changes at the store in Greenwich are due to be unveiled tomorrow, 20 August, when it reopens after closing on 4 August for the upgrades
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NewsAldi to boost hourly pay to £13 as highest-paying UK supermarket
Aldi already offers sector-leading hourly pay and its rates are rising further from 1 September
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NewsAldi permanently rebrands Manchester store ‘Aldeh’
The tribute to Oasis’ reunion tour has been made permanent after a petition gained 1,300 signatures
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Comment & OpinionHow supermarkets have been nudging healthier choices for years
Supermarkets have been slowly increasing sales of healthy food for years, but now the stakes have risen, with the prospect of fines if they don’t do better
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NewsSupermarkets ‘must push healthier food’ or risk fines, in new NHS obesity plan
The proposals are part of a partnership between government and industry to ease pressure on the NHS
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NewsLidl joins supermarkets reiterating British beef sourcing commitments as rivals pivot
The discounter said it stood firm on its commitment to its sourcing its own-label fresh beef range from British farms
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Comment & OpinionFood imports: what’s happened to the supermarkets’ rock-solid commitments to British meat?
Meat sourcing – and the apparent slipping of standards when it comes to British beef, lamb and even chicken by some supermarkets – has become a recurring theme in recent months
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NewsWaitrose and Co-op slam rivals for breaking meat sourcing commitments
Waitrose said sourcing imported beef ‘undermined the industry’s credibility with the farming community’
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Analysis & FeaturesAre trade deals weakening British sourcing pledges?
Asda’s Uruguayan beef has ignited debate over retailer commitments to British sourcing
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NewsAldi chief: planning delays ‘bad for the country, investment and job creation’
Aldi UK & Ireland CEO Giles Hurley said the process of securing planning permission for a new store had lengthened over time from 12 weeks to up to three years
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NewsMedia Bites 2 June: vape clampdown, M&S food sales, Tesco opening hours
The on single-use vapes will be inadequate to reduce the dangerous waste created by the devices, experts have warned
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NewsAldi overtakes Asda in grocery market share over four weeks
Aldi’s grocery market share was 9.8% in the four weeks to 18 May, compared with Asda’s 9.4%, according to Kantar data seen by The Grocer.
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NewsAldi promises no softening of meat and poultry standards even if regulations ease for trade deals
Trade talks between the UK and US have caused alarm over the prospect of hormone-treated beef and chlorinated chicken imports, though fears have been addressed by Keir Starmer’s insistence food standards are non-negotiable