Tag: Lidl

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Full steam ahead for discounter

Lidl has announced it plans to create 220 new jobs in Scotland over the next 12 months.
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Early March lockdown causes huge sales uplift

March was a month like no other for the grocery market, with UK consumers making more than 79 million extra shopping trips over a four-week period.
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Lidl locks down lead over rivals

BEFORE the COVID-19 outbreak led to a boost in spending across the grocery sector, the discounters were continuing to storm ahead in the UK, according to figures from Kantar and Nielsen.
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Irvine Lidl plans blocked

CONVENIENCE retailers in Irvine breathed a sigh of relief last month when plans to build a new Lidl store were quashed by the local authority.
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Festive cheer for discounters

The latest figures from Kantar for the 12 weeks to 29 December revealed Lidl was the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket
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Sales slow for crucial period

Grocery sales in the UK were “unexpectedly slow” while approaching the peak of the ‘golden quarter’ of festive trading.
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The discounters dominate again

Lidl and Aldi grow sales continuously while their rivals see growth stagnating
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More questions than answers

2019 proved to be another year of uncertainty, with the impact of Brexit, DRS and the promotions ban still unclear
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Mixed fortunes at supermarkets

As the crucial Christmas trading period approaches, the UK’s grocery market continues to experience sluggish sales growth.
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Huge Lidl distribution centre opens

Lidl has officially opened its £70m distribution centre on the Eurocentral industrial estate near Bellshill.
Bourtreehill Supermarket, Irvine

Bourtreehill retailer fights discounter opening

‘Lidl could take 20% of sales’
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Smaller supermarkets gaining market share

Are the big four on the decline?
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Autumn brings a fresh chance

The middle of September signals the start of freshers week: when swathes of young people head off to university and get ready for four years of (allegedly) hard work.
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Record market share for Aldi

While other retailers struggle, Lidl and Aldi continue to flourish .
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Discounter bins plastic

Lidl has introduced reusable fruit and veg bags across its store estate .
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Caledonia in convenience

Most nations like to boast about the quality of their produce, but there are few that can compete with Scotland when it comes to quality.