All Lidl articles
Lidl launched in the UK in 1994. Like Aldi, it is controlled by a privately owned German parent company. It opened its first branch in 1973 and operates in countries including France and, more recently, the USA. Lidl and rival Aldi initially succeeded by selling a limited range of products that they were able to buy at scale and sell at keen prices. Lidl really began to make an impact in the UK during the 2008 recession and its aftermath, and its UK store count is now close to 1,000.
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Opinion‘Allan Leighton has turned Asda around once, but can he do it again?’
Since being appointed as executive chair of Asda a few days ago, Allan Leighton has been making all the right noises, believes George MacDonald
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Retail Navigator AnalysisLidl (Financials)
Lidl UK turnover rose by 16.9% to almost £11bn in the financial year ended 29 February 2024 (FY2023), from £9.3bn the previous year. EBIT grew to £220.8m in FY2023, compared to £28.5m the year before.
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NewsLidl records highest growth in customer visits of any supermarket as profits increase
Lidl has revealed it experienced the highest growth in customer visits of any supermarket last year, as revenues and profits increase.
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NewsLidl increases investment in British made food to £21bn
Discounter Lidl says it is “on track” to increase its investment in British food to £21bn by the end of the year, exceeding its original five-year target by 40%.
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NewsSupermarket sales hit 2024 highs as inflation creeps up ahead of Christmas
Take-home sales at the grocers hit their highest point of the year, even as inflation began to inch up in the run-up to the all-important Christmas period.
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VideoLidl showcases the magic of sharing in new festive advert
Lidl has launched its Christmas campaign highlighting how “small gestures can make a big difference” through the joy of sharing.
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NewsLidl has created a ‘retail leadership’ apprenticeship degree
Lidl has today launched its inaugural retail leadership degree apprenticeship, with 51 new apprentices joining the scheme.
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AnalysisRevealed: The UK’s top grocery innovators and what’s key to their success
As the most competitive retail sector in the UK, nothing comes easy for the grocers, making innovation and transformation an essential part of supermarket strategies as they fight for share of wallet.
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Opinion‘As Asda flounders and Aldi’s sales slow, the battle for this year’s Christmas table will dictate grocery success’
The seasonal showdown in grocery may be particularly interesting this year at the value end of the market where Aldi, Lidl and Asda will slug it out amid shifting dynamics, says George MacDonald
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Opinion‘Oasis surge pricing debacle will stoke wider retail digital price gouging fears’
The appearance of digital labels on retailers’ shelves sounds innocuous but is raising suspicions that it will open the way to dynamic pricing. After the row over Oasis tickets, scrutiny of retailers such as grocers’ use of the technology must only be more likely, cautions George MacDonald
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NewsAirport retailers could see a boost in sales if global IT outage continues
Retailers operating in airports could end up receiving a boost in sales and footfall if the IT outage causing havoc around the world continues.
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NewsLidl rolls out EV charging through its rewards app
Lidl has become the first UK supermarket to integrate electric vehicle (EV) charging payments through its Lidl Plus rewards app.
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NewsMorrisons’ sales and profits rise as focus on execution and loyalty pays off
Grocer Morrisons has reported a rise in quarterly sales and earnings, saying that listening to customers and other stakeholders is bearing fruit.
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DataWhat the latest market share data tells us about the UK grocery sector
Retail Week sits down with Kantar’s head of retail and consumer insight Fraser McKevitt to look at the implications for the grocery sector from the latest market share data
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NewsAsda poaches Lidl exec to run stores network
Asda has poached Lidl’s chief operating officer to head up its stores and distribution network, as it looks to further strengthen its senior management team.
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NewsLidl promotes new marketing head from within
Lidl has promoted from within for its new marketing director, as the brand looks to continue its rapid growth in the UK.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisLidl (Strategy)
As Lidl continues to ramp up its loyalty offer with the addition of non-personalised discounts for Lidl Plus members, its market share continues to grow. Schwarz Group sales, including Lidl, increased 8.5% in FY2023 to reach €167.2bn (£144.77bn).
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AnalysisIs Aldi losing shoppers to Lidl’s loyalty scheme?
With its discounter cousin Lidl growing ahead of it for the eighth month in a row and its total market share percentage slipping, Retail Week looks at whether Aldi’s decision to avoid membership schemes has let its advantage slip.
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NewsLidl raises staff pay for third time in 12 months
Lidl is increasing the pay for hourly paid UK colleagues for the third time in 12 months in a move that represents an investment of more than £2.5m.
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NewsLidl targets big cities for next wave of store openings
Value grocer Lidl is seeking more locations in leading cities as it pursues an ambition to open “hundreds of new stores”.