Denise Klug
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International analysis: Aldi Germany pursues designer fashion tie-up
Aldi Süd is teaming up with with designer Jette Joop on a clothing line in an effort to drive sales in the discounter’s stores.
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What Lidl's acquisition of Kochzauber means for online grocery in Germany
Lidl has sent shockwaves through the industry in its German home market by acquiring grocery delivery start-up Kochzauber.
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International analysis: New Aldi and Lidl formats driving 'supermarketisation'
These days the retail press is full of stories about new concept stores for the leading discount store operators Aldi and Lidl.
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Ahold reveals steady second-quarter growth as sales rise 3.1%
Dutch market leader Ahold has seen net sales increase 3.1% to €8.69bn (£6.34bn) at constant exchange rates in its second quarter.
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International analysis: Ahold-Delhaize merger creates retail giant
Last week, Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium’s Delhaize Group announced their intention to combine businesses through a merger.
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International analysis: Lidl figures show Schwarz Group supremacy
Lidl owner Schwarz Group has announced 7% growth in net sales to €79.3bn (£57bn), an increase of more than €5bn (£3.6bn) in absolute figures.
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International news analysis: DM's new private label at first glance
German healthcare specialist DM-Drogerie Markt has launched its first organic grocery private label across its 12 European markets.