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02 May 2023
ALDI will be adding 120 new stores to its US network in 2023, solidifying its market presence and cementing its growth in the country. Growth across existing and new areas  As it becomes more popular in the US, the retailer's latest expansion comes off the back of shoppers asking for more stores to be opened in their areas. Currently present in 39 states, ALDI aims to have 2,400 stores in t...
28 April 2023
Our global analysts share some of the latest headlines across the globe. Here's what you need to know. From Europe REWE is the latest German retailer to partner with European crowd-shipping market leader Shopopop Aldi Sud’s ‘best from the region’ private label concept is growing, with it seeking to benefit from the popular German asparagus season Drugstore retailer Rossmann expands its ...
14 April 2023
Tesco, Sainsburys,Asda, Aldi and Lidl have taken the move over recent days to reduce the price of milk to shoppers. The retailers are reducing the price of their four-pint own brand bottles to £1.55, matching other grocers.  Tesco have detailed that they have reduced their price on milk due to the cost of buying in milk has fallen.   As well as the four-pint bottles, both Lidl and Aldi have...
12 April 2023
Aldi has appointed Tom Daunt, the CEO of its Australian unit, to become the global joint managing director of the German supermarket. Relocation to Salzburg Tom Daunt will take the helm of the global business from Matthew Barnes, who resigned earlier this year to return to the UK. He will assume the role on May 1, relocating to Salzburg. Aldi has risen to become Australia’s fourth largest g...
05 April 2023
Aldi’s investment plans in France and Spain show there is plenty more room for growth in Europe for the discounter. France: continued investment despite challenges in the market Aldi will be investing €400m to build three new distribution centres in the market. The discounter has been investing significantly in the market since 2018, when it committed €2bn to open new stores and improve ...
30 March 2023
The latest release from Kantar, based on data from its 30,000-strong shopper panel, indicates that in the 12 weeks to 19 th March 2023 total till roll consumer spend in Great Britain increased slightly to 8.6% (compared to 8.1% for the previous period). Inflation reaches another record high Grocery price inflation over the 4-week period to March 19th stood at 17.5%, a 0.4% increase from ...
02 March 2023
Aldi currently has 990 store in the UK but as it looks to meet its target of 1,200 site it has set out plans to invest £400m in new and refurbished sites. Aldi plans to target the Midlands, North West, North East, Yorkshire and coastal towns. This follows recent news of its plans to extend its presence in and around London. All of the plans are in a bid to reach more shoppers and follows ga...
28 February 2023
AiFi, which supplies retailers globally with autonomous shopping solutions, has opened its 100th store. As it reaches this milestone, we consider what’s next for the sector. Largest deployment in Europe AiFi has emerged as one of the leading companies in this space. It has deployed its solution globally, working with leading retailers including ALDI Sud, Carrefour, Compass Group, Zabka Grou...
24 February 2023
Aldi USA has partnered with last-mile delivery provider DoorDash to provide an on-demand e-commerce solution across the majority of its stores. Who is DoorDash? DoorDash is an American company that operates an online food delivery platform. It was launched in 2020 during the pandemic, initially focusing on food service delivery from restaurants and cafes. Now, DoorDash also offers deliverie...
23 February 2023
Aldi has partnered with Kids food creator Rachel Stirling to create a series of luncbox ideas for under £5. The scheme focuses around five recipes which are designed to keep lunchboxes exciting whilst at a good value, something that is front of mind for shoppers currently given the cost of living crisis. All of the ingredients from the meal ideas are available via Aldi’s stores. Rachel Stir...