All Aldi articles – Page 41
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supermarkets fight it out on the fashion front
Lidl’s push into fashion could open up a new front against established grocers. Retail Week compares the tactics of the supermarkets
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AnalysisShopper verdict: As Lidl launches into fashion, would you buy its clothes?
Lidl launched its first womenswear fashion range in stores this week, as it makes a play for the value fashion market.
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NewsAsda only big-four grocer to grow share as Tesco's sales plunge
Asda was the only grocer from the big four to grow market share in the past three months as Tesco’s sales dropped 4%, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on TJ Hughes, Aldi and Next
Retail news round-up on August 27, 2014: TJ Hughes hires digital marketing agency; Aldi to roll out ‘healthier tills’ and Spree.co.za to stock Next merchandise.
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AnalysisComment: Retailers should focus on their strategy and forget competition
Retailers must remember that while competitive pricing is important, remaining focused on their core offering and target market is essential.
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OpinionComment: Will Lidl's fashion range measure up in a competitive market?
Lidl has launched into the clothing market with a range that incudes a £14.99 leather jacket. But how will it fare in a very competitive market?
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NewsMorrisons replaces 'I'm cheaper' strapline with EDLP stance
Morrisons has replaced its ‘I’m cheaper’ strapline, four months after introducing it, with an everyday low price stance.
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AnalysisComment: Grocery superstores will be the big losers this Christmas
Prospects for Christmas are okay, not great, and look gloomy for grocery superstores.
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OpinionComment: Why has Aldi launched a smartphone and is it a good idea?
One month ago Aldi Nord in Germany launched two smartphone models – the difference to the UK launch is that these were branded models rather than own-brand.
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NewsAldi becomes first supermarket to launch own-brand smartphone
Aldi has become the first supermarket to launch an own-brand smartphone.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Morrisons, Scottish retail sales and more
Retail news round-up on August 7, 2014: Aldi launches first own-brand smartphone, Scottish retail sales rise in second quarter, ASA bans Morrisons TV ad and DFS hires marketing agency Karmarama
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Boots, Tesco and shop prices
Retail news round-up on August 6, 2014: Walgreens to acquire Alliance Boots, Shop prices drop, Tesco’s share in Irish grocery market fell.
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OpinionComment: P&G’s brand cull holds lessons for the big grocers
The appointment of Dave Lewis as chief executive of Tesco prompted discussion about what the established grocers might learn from FMCG businesses as they square up against the discounters.
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NewsNick Bubb’s verdict: Waitrose - wake up and smell the coffee?
The mighty Waitrose PR machine suffered a couple of jolts last week with some unhelpful headlines, but is anything really amiss?
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NewsDiscounters cause third consecutive month of grocery sales decline
Grocery sales growth fell for the third consecutive month and for the sixth time in seven months as discounters’ influence strengthens.
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OpinionComment: Aldi’s rising sales show Tesco needs to stand for something
Kantar Worldpanel data has revealed that retailers at both the upscale and bargain ends of the supermarket spectrum are faring well, with particularly strong figures for Aldi and Waitrose.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco's image problem must be addressed by new boss Dave Lewis
The departure of Philip Clarke and appointment of Dave Lewis has highlighted Tesco’s image problem and the task of turning that around.
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NewsPoundstretcher guns to be the 'branded Aldi' as it ramps up FMCG offer
Poundstretcher is gunning to be the “branded Aldi”, claiming it cannot be beaten on the price of branded goods as it extends its FMCG offer
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NewsAnalysis: New Morrisons chairman Andy Higginson's 'to do' list
Incoming Morrisons chairman Andy Higginson has a big task on his hands at the grocer. Retail Week looks at what his priorities might be.
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NewsGrocery market growth falls to lowest level in 10 years as price war escalates
Grocery market growth fell to 0.9% in the 12 weeks ending July 20, the lowest level for 10 years, as the price war takes hold of the sector.