Matthew Barnes news, comment and analysis – Page 4
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Comment & OpinionThe Grocer's Power List reflects the big four's resurgence
Over the years the supermarket bosses have dominated this list as a rule
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Analysis & FeaturesAldi’s steady progress proves industry sharks wrong
Today’s news that Aldi has broken into the Top 5 validates the German discounter’s strategy plan, and confounds its critics
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Analysis & FeaturesProperty special: Revamps, refurbs and refits
The Space Race has been dead for years. Although someone forgot to tell Aldi and Lidl
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NewsTriathletes Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee in Aldi partnership
The brothers join other Team GB members in supporting Aldi’s Get Set to Eat Fresh educational programme
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer Top Products Survey 2017: Up!
A plummeting pound has sent food & drink prices flying, with 93 of the 114 sectors analysed in our annual roundup inflating
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NewsAldi reports record sales over Christmas
The discounter attributes a 15% year-on-year uplift to strong demand for premium products
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NewsAldi to become highest-paying supermarket with wage hikes
The new rate surpasses the £8.45 per hour paid to staff by rival Lidl
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NewsAldi buying boss Tony Baines to retire next year
Baines will be replaced by Aldi group buying director Julie Ashfield
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NewsAldi runs Baubles for Barnardo's Christmas campaign
The discounter will be selling a Barnardo’s Baubles Kit with six round or heart-shaped ceramic baubles
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NewsSteve Murrells awarded The Grocer Cup at IGD Awards Dinner
The prize was awarded by readers of The Grocer, who voted for a shortlist of 10 senior industry leaders
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Analysis & FeaturesIs slowing profitability all part of the Aldi masterplan?
The chain says it will continue to prioritise investment in margin
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NewsMedia Bites 27 September: Aldi, Sainsbury's, beer, Coca-Cola
Aldi’s financial performance in 2015 receives blanket coverage in this morning’s papers. Sainsbury’s new one-hour delivery trial in London and the latest on the possible merger of Coca-Cola’s Asian bottlers also get a look in.
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Comment & OpinionAldi profits may have dropped again but its long game is working
If they ever bring out a Matthew Barnes talking doll, when you yank the string at the back it will squawk: “We will not be beaten on price.”
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NewsAldi plans £300m store refresh amid 11.8% annual sales growth
Aldi is to invest £300m in enhancing its UK stores after posting annual sales of £7.7bn in the year to 31 December 2015.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer Cup 2016: The Contenders
This is your chance to decide who will carry off the trophy in 2016
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Analysis & FeaturesOnline shopping: how can supermarkets make money?
Delivery is popular, but supermarkets struggle to make money from it. So how can they start turning clicks into cash?
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NewsMedia Bites 8 August: Poundland, SABMiller, Nestlé, Aldi
The tussle for Poundland has intensified as US hedge fund Elliott upped its stake in the fixed priced retailer giving rise to speculation that Steinhoff will be forced to up its £600m bid. Plus, The Mounties prepare a $4bn for SABMiller brands in Europe, and the Nestlé boss commits to the UK despite Brexit challenges.
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NewsAldi deepens partnership with Olympic Team GB
Discounter to launch new Rio TV ad and commits to sponsoring Team GB at Tokyo in 2020
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NewsAldi CEO hits out at ASA for banning its Morrisons price comparison ad
Morrisons filed a complaint and the ASA agreed the ads were misleading
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards: all the winners from a dramatic night
Aldi fought off Lidl and Ocado to scoop Grocer of the Year, and there were big wins for Tesco and Diageo