All Aldi articles – Page 44
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NewsHas the threat of the discounters to the big four been overstated?
The German discounters are not the “slayer” of the Big Four despite their relentless growth across the UK, a new white paper has asserted.
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NewsMorrisons' job cuts likely to be replicated by other grocers, brokers believe
More grocery industry job losses are expected following Morrisons’ decision yesterday to cut 2,600 store management roles.
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AnalysisRetail Week Power List 2014: Aldi, Morrisons and Ao.com profiled
Aldi, Ao.com and Morrisons have all featured heavily in the news over the last year, and make this year’s Power List top 100.
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NewsEarnings fall at Iceland as it invests for growth at home and abroad
Frozen food specialist Iceland has posted a fall in annual earnings as investment was made in the business.
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NewsAldi pledges to double UK store estate in next seven years
Aldi has pledged to double its UK store estate to 1,000 shops over the next seven years as its relentless march looks set to continue.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Debenhams, Mamas & Papas and The Co-op
Retail news round-up on June 16, 2014: Aldi to double store numbers, ex New Look finance boss in line for Debenhams job and Liberty owner BlueGem in talks to rescue Mamas & Papas.
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NewsAldi and Ikea among retailers shortlisted for Retail Week Rising Stars Awards
Aldi, Boots and Ikea are among retailers to have been shortlisted for the Retail Week Rising Stars Awards.
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OpinionComment: Will Hema's Dutch courage pay off as it opens its first UK store?
The arrival of Dutch variety store Hema in the UK will not only brighten up the high street, its eclectic offer will also prove popular with shoppers.
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AnalysisWorld Cup: Which CEOs make retail's fantasy team?
See our fantasy team of retailers who would be a shoo-in for success with the skill and sharp-shooting that they possess in the board room.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s first-quarter like-for-like drop: what the analysts say
The squeeze on grocers was underlined by Sainsbury’s this morning. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts are saying.
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AnalysisAnalysis: French grocers' tactics in the price war across the Channel
French retailer Auchan’s hypermarket managing director for its home market, Vincent Mignot, has called a freeze on all investments and store expansion to fund a major price-cutting campaign.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Carphone Warehouse, Primark and more
Retail news round-up on June 9, 2014: Tesco Ireland hires former Aldi executive, EE assures Carphone Warehouse over plans to sell direct, Primark poised to sign for Pavilions shopping centre, Farmfoods sales surge but profits fall.
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Grocers struggle to entice customers with price cuts
The big four grocers are struggling to entice customers with price cuts and Asda was the only one among them to record market share growth in May.
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OpinionComment: Tesco finds itself stuck in the middle as market share is eroded
Tesco continues to lose the battle against a weak consumer climate and dual pressures from the discounters and Waitrose.
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NewsAsda only one of big four to grow share as Lidl achieves highest ever growth
Asda was again the only one of the big four grocers to grow its share in recent weeks, while Lidl achieved its highest ever growth.
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OpinionComment: Despite optimism, a UK retail recovery remains fragile
Optimism seems to abound about British retail, but talk of a sustained recovery may be premature.
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NewsAldi goes on recruitment drive for 5,000 staff as it expands in UK
Aldi is planning to boost its UK growth and aims to cope with its increasing popularity by hiring 5,000 more staff this year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Tesco, Booker Group and Mothercare
Retail news round-up on May 23, 2014: Aldi to recruit 5,000 UK staff, Tesco’s Clarke and McIlwee lose bonus, Mothercare gets extra support from banks
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NewsB&M Bargains 'to become Dollar General of Europe' as it aims for 900 UK stores
B&M Bargains plans to emulate US value retailer Dollar General as it eyes ambitious growth, starting with a target of 880 stores in the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ten ways grocery retail will change for good
From the death of loyalty cards to double-decker stores, the food sector is facing new challenges to combat the discounters that continue to thrive.