We look at how the discount channel has evolved in Europe since the Great Recession and what operators’ different areas of focus are.

In this first look report we take you through key elements of the newly opened Lidl Tottenham Court Road store. The store opened on 30th April and marks a key point in the Lidl’s journey towards greater expansion in London, with its most central store yet.

We look at how the discount channel could change in a post Coronavirus (COVID-19) world through 10 hypotheses and what it could mean for suppliers. 

The five trends shaping the discount channel globally in 2020 and beyond, from the physical store's makeover, the dive into digital, and the new disruptors on the horizon. 

This report gives an overview on how Europe and North America based discounters are preparing and contributing to a more sustainable future. 

We look at Lidl's strategic priorities to reinforce its position as the leading European retailer. It is winning share thanks to its rapid expansion and by putting sustainability and shoppers at the heart of its strategy.