Lidl news

We update on the latest Kantar Worldpanel market shares for the 12 weeks ending 8 November 2015 as SuperValu regains the position of Ireland's largest grocery retailer for the second time this year. SuperValu overtakes Tesco Latest Kantar data shows that SuperValu has increased its market share over the last 12 weeks to 24.6%, 0.5pps ahead of Tesco. Since May, Tesco has held the number ...

The Kantar Worldpanel figures for the 12-weeks to 8 November shows the GB grocery market continuing to slow in the run up to the key festive trading period, with growth down to +0.5% from the +0.8% reported in the October data.  Deflation remains a significant factor in current performance, though the rate of inflation was unchanged at -1.7%. 12 weeks to 09 November 2014 (% ...

Lidl UK has announced plans to invest in a new store of the future concept which will see the discounter enhance its stores as it creates new and different ways for its estate to stand out. £1.5bn investment Over the next three years, Lidl plans to invest £1.5bn in its UK estate by revamping stores and expanding into key areas such as  London , where it has an ambitious plan to open o...

As the first three Christmas advertisements begin airing, we look at how these campaigns are taking differing approaches to communicate retailers' strengths. Waitrose: highlighting traditional strengths Using the strapline "Whatever makes your Christmas, make it with Waitrose", Waitrose's advert highlights the diverse ways Christmas can be celebrated. Featuring Heston Blumenthal and with ap...

Lidl has broken ground for a new regional headquarters and distribution centre in the US. Establishing its infrastructure Having announced plans to enter the US market, the retailer is making steady progress, with the first stores expected to open no later than 2018. The regional headquarters and distribution centre are being located in Spotsylvania County, around 65 miles south of Washing...

Lidl has announced top-level executive changes in Austria and Poland, while Schwarz group CEO Klaus Gehrig opens up about the business in an exclusive interview with Dutch magazine, MT setting out the aim of generating sales of €100bn in the next five years. As part of the retailer's aim to reach the target, its recently announced expansion in France and the launch, in Germany, of its onlin...

The latest Kantar Worldpanel 12-week figures show a slight slowdown in the GB grocery market to 11th October, with growth falling to 0.8%.  However volume growth remained positive on +2%, with deflation still a significant headwind for retailers running at -1.7%. 12 weeks to 12 October 2014 (% share) 12 weeks to 11 October 2015 (% share) Sales growth (Y-o-Y %) ...

Danish market leader Coop Danmark is introducing an extended range of organic products, while Dansk Supermarked has launched a new initiative to support families. Coop Danmark: new range with 150 items, doubling organic discount offer In Denmark, where organic has risen up the agenda, Coop Danmark is rebranding and extending its current organic range to include 150 items, 34 of which are...

Lidl has rebuilt its store in Gorey, County Wexford, into a new, larger supermarket that represents a change in store strategy for the discounter. New concept store of the future Lidl's Gorey store has been described as a 'new concept' store. It is the first of its kind to be built in Ireland, standing out first and foremost for its size. At almost 30,000 sq ft and two stories high ac...

According to Retail Week, four senior managers from across Lidl's UK and Ireland businesses have each been appointed to roles in a different market, including a new appointment as international purchasing director at the discounter's headquarters in Germany. UK: key moves from Ireland Following three years as chief operations officer of Lidl Ireland, Martin Bailie has moved to the UK...