more discounter news & analysis – Page 11
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NewsBabybel launches limited edition Maxi Babybel for Christmas
The snacking cheese brand has unveiled its Maxi Babybel, which comes in at 200g and is expected to hit shelves this month
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Analysis and FeaturesWho won the Christmas ads in 2023? Our judges give their verdict on all the ads that matter
This year’s batch of festive ads has been rolling out the celebs aplenty. But which is the best?
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NewsIceland slashes marketing budget amid ballooning losses
The retailer recently said it would not run a 2023 Christmas advert
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NewsAldi set to boost veggie offer with Plant Menu spin-off
It comes as other retailers are making concerted efforts to bolster their vegetarian and vegan ranges
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NewsIceland facing strike action ahead of Christmas period
Workers at two Iceland warehouse sites operated by GXO are considering industrial action
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NewsAldi giving away free Christmas dinners in low-income areas
The discounter is working with Company Shop’s Community Shops, social enterprises providing food in low-income communities
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Range PreviewKevin the Carrot ice cream in Aldi’s Christmas range 2023
Its range features a series of additions to its Specially Selected range and foodie incarnations of its Christmas mascot Kevin the Carrot
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NewsMeal donations help Lidl cut food waste by 43%
It means Lidl is well on course to hit its target of a 50% reduction by 2030
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NewsIceland will not run Christmas ad in ‘no-brainer’ decision to invest in prices
‘This was a no brainer for us’, said Iceland executive chairman Richard Walker
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NewsPoundland yet to reach agreement on 15 former Wilko stores
The variety discounter struck an agreement with administrators for Wilko in August
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NewsCity snapshot: B&M posts double digit sales and profit growth
B&M Bargains owner B&M European Value Retail has posted a double-digit hike to sales and profits in the first half as organic growth and new store openings boosted performance. Plus updates from WH Smith, Tate & Lyle, Domino’s Pizza Group, Henkel and Chapel Down
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Comment and OpinionFour ways to win on food quality, not price
After the dominance of discounters, we are coming to a time when more minds are turning to quality, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsLidl claims supermarket first with guarantee all stores will deploy body cameras
The discounter has invested £2m to complete the rollout of the security measure across its UK estate by spring 2024
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NewsLondon pilot lined up as next stop for digital DRS trials
Supporters claim there is growing momentum behind the technology amid continuing concerns over the cost of rolling out a traditional DRS system across the UK
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NewsPoundland tapping parent company’s buying might to lower prices
The variety discounter has completed a move to sourcing its clothing lines at group level from parent Pepco, with general merchandise to follow suit by early next year
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NewsUnion calls for Wilko owners to be grilled by MPs over chain’s collapse
GMB Union has called on the Business & Trade Select Committee to hold an emergency session to demand answers
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NewsKevin the Carrot returns for Wonka-themed Aldi Christmas ad
Just like Santa and Mariah Carey, Kevin the Carrot returns to our screens
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NewsFirst three towns to get a new Wilko store named
New owner CDS Superstores is pledging to prioritise former Wilko workers in recruiting for the new stores
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NewsSainsbury’s winning back market share from Lidl and Aldi ‘for the first time’
Sainsbury’s has made a ‘step change’ in its value perception over the last year, says CEO Simon Roberts
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NewsLidl puts toy donations at centre of 2023 Christmas ad
Lidl is hoping to capture the hearts of shoppers featuring an animated raccoon to highlight its childrens’ toy donation campaign