Tag: Lidl
Full steam ahead for discounter
Lidl has announced it plans to create 220 new jobs in Scotland over the next 12 months.
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.
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.
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.
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
Sales slow for crucial period
Grocery sales in the UK were “unexpectedly slow” while approaching the peak of the ‘golden quarter’ of festive trading.
The discounters dominate again
Lidl and Aldi grow sales continuously while their rivals see growth stagnating
More questions than answers
2019 proved to be another year of uncertainty, with the impact of Brexit, DRS and the promotions ban still unclear
Mixed fortunes at supermarkets
As the crucial Christmas trading period approaches, the UK’s grocery market continues to experience sluggish sales growth.
Huge Lidl distribution centre opens
Lidl has officially opened its £70m distribution centre on the Eurocentral industrial estate near Bellshill.
Bourtreehill retailer fights discounter opening
‘Lidl could take 20% of sales’
Smaller supermarkets gaining market share
Are the big four on the decline?
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.
Record market share for Aldi
While other retailers struggle, Lidl and Aldi continue to flourish .
Discounter bins plastic
Lidl has introduced reusable fruit and veg bags across its store estate .
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.
