In this report we explore several online grocery models and services and share our views on the likeliness of their roll out by discounters. We will also review what solutions several different discounters have already tested and are rolling out in Europe, North America and Latin America.

 In this report we look at each of the major discounters and highlight their latest developments. We explore five themes for how the channel is evolving and provide some hypotheses for how the channel could evolve further in the next five to 10 years. 

Variety discounters are an increasingly important part of shoppers’ repertoire. As a result they are a growing competitor set for other channels. In this report we help you understand the key UK variety discounters; B&M, Home Bargains, Poundland, Poundstretcher and Wilko further. We look at five key questions about where the channel is currently, and where it is likely to go in future.

Take a look at the latest results and news from the UK’s leading variety discounters. This quarter’s update includes more detail on Poundland’s acquisition of Fulton Foods and B&M’s strong H1 performance.  

An in-depth look at Aldi and Lidl UK’s ecommerce development, including factors accelerating and inhibiting their evolution online and shoppers’ changing expectations and behaviour.

Aldi Süd is expected to generate an additional €14 bn in sales globally between 2020 and 2022. We review its strategic priorities, the sales outlook to 2022 and the impact of COVID-19 on its model.