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27 July 2023
The 10 products, which will see prices reduced by up to 36%, include sweetcorn, lettuce, watermelon, avocado, and red peppers. Many retailers in the UK are doing this to help ease the pressure of the cost-of-living crisis on shoppers, as inflationary pressures are starting to ease.  The Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK, Julie Ashfield, said:   “We know that shoppers are having to m...
25 July 2023
With this incredible milestone on the horizon, we take a look at the retailer’s strategy for the rest of 2023 and beyond.  No details yet, but some speculation about location With five new store openings taking place across June and July , the number of Aldi stores in the UK is now 997. Whilst Aldi continues to keep a tight lid on the exact location of store number 1,000, the industry rumo...
24 July 2023
As Aldi Nord switches to a hybrid checkout format for its Aldi Shop & Go store in Utrecht, we explore how other retailers have made similar moves, and why retailers are moving to the hybrid model. Aldi responds to shopper feedback In July 2022, Aldi Nord opened its first cashierless trial store in Utrecht, Netherlands. The retailer partnered with Trigo to bring its frictionless checkout tec...
20 July 2023
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its initial update on its ongoing work to tackle cost of living pressures in groceries with the publication of two reports: an assessment of retail competition in the groceries sector and a review of unit pricing practices across major retailers. On the first point, it has concluded that the level of competition is healthy and that the ...
14 July 2023
As a discounter in the retail space, Aldi is demonstrating its commitment to the environment through a series of green initiatives. Creating a sustainable e-fleet of trucks for deliveries By 2021, Aldi had already put two electric trucks into circulation, serving shops in downtown Budapest with zero local emissions. It has expanded its e-fleet with a Scania truck. The three-axle truck ...
14 July 2023
After hearing from the retailer’s management team , and lunch, the focus turned to how Aldi was aiming to drive sustainable growth in four categories. As part of the sessions Aldi discussed with suppliers how it was aiming to deliver sustainable growth, how its priorities for the future overlapped with these, and what it meant for them. The immersion sessions focused on: Beers, wines,...
13 July 2023
On 4 July 2023, Aldi UK and IGD welcomed over 1,000 delegates to the first supplier conference since 2018. The day included the latest market forecasts from IGD’s experts before Aldi provided a strategic update and how suppliers can grow a successful partnership with the retailer. The economic landscape: shopper tactics to become habits IGD’s Chief Economist, James Walton, and Insight Manag...
10 July 2023
As its 50 th anniversary celebrations continue in Germany, Lidl has collaborated with Diageo to produce four gift packs alongside its Freeway private label brand. Enjoy your branded favourites with a free private label mixer The delights at Lidl keep coming in Germany, with its latest offering of gift packs showcasing spirits by Diageo and its own private label products. Shoppers can en...
07 July 2023
Budget-friendly meals for as low as AUD1.99 (US$1.30) to help fight inflation. Winter warmers For a limited time only, Urban Eats Pho Bowls will be sold for AUD1.99. These Vietnamese noodles are available in chicken and vegetable flavours. New products suitable for the whole family include Urban Eats Chicken Dim Sim 1.5kg and classic World Kitchen Sweet & Sour Chicken 800g. ALDI Shopping...
06 July 2023
Aldi has announced that 12 stores will have click-and-collect removed due to low demand. Around 200 stores continue to offer this service. The click-and-collect service was launched by Aldi during pandemic lockdowns in 2020 quickly scaling the service across 200 stores. However, the click-and-collect service growth was halted at that point and since then, no further stores have seen it intr...