Lidl news

The latest UK grocery retail figures released by Kanter Worldpanel, covering the 12 weeks to 4 January, indicate that market growth picked up in the key festive Christmas shopping period.  Despite the negative impact of inflation in the sector, with prices falling by 0.9%, implied total sales were up 0.6% in the three months, a clear improvement on the 0.1% reported for the previous period, once m...

Lidl UK saw year-on-year sales rise by over 20% during the Christmas period, delivering the discounter's most successful festive trading results to date. Lidl wins with luxury Christmas offer Lidl's Christmas campaign and in-store seasonal offer have won customers over this Christmas with the discounter seeing sales up 20% on the previous year's festive trading period. Winning luxury sea...

As Supervalu’s discount chain, Save-a-Lot, reports its strongest quarter for several years, we assess what’s in-store for the US grocery discount sector this year. Save-A-Lot the standout in a strong set of company results The third quarter was a solid one for Supervalu overall, with all three of its business segments delivering positive sales increases for the first time in over seven ye...

All four of Britain's leading grocers experienced declining pre-Christmas sales according to newly released market data from Kantar Worldpanel. While the overall GB grocery market has just returned to positive growth (+0.1%, from -0.2% in November), it was helped by a pick up in volume growth as shoppers took advantage of lower prices.    12 weeks to 08 December 2013 (...

As Ekoplaza unveils a new concept, Marqt looks to change shopper perception, Lidl and Hooglivet announce plans to expand, the former with new stores and the latter in relation to its online offer, we round up news from the market. Lidl aiming for 400 stores in 2015 According to reports, Lidl is aiming to break the 400 store mark in 2015, after the retailer is expected to end 2014 with 390. ...

Having passed legislation that affects international retailers; Hungary is considering legalising the closure of supermarkets on Sundays from 2015, in a move that is likely to affect national and foreign players. Next week, the Hungarian parliament are expected to vote on a draft bill. Prime Minister Viktor Orban ‘wants to protect the Christian day of rest’ According to Reuters , the Hunga...

Lidl is pushing boundaries both inside and beyond the store, changing the way the discounter is perceived. Here we take a look at examples of how Lidl is setting itself apart and in turn increasing its brand presence across much of Europe. Promoting Deluxe range in Christmas adverts Earlier this year, Lidl started its first TV brand campaign in the UK and the discounter is adopting this abo...

The discounters excelled last Christmas, with an offer that focused on value, quality and range. This year, indications are that they aim to take this a step further with several genuine innovations across the range and in how they are communicating their credentials to their shoppers. That said, the competition has intensified, and more price-led responses from other retailers will provide a str...

Some of Slovakia’s largest grocery retailers are to join a new trade association in Slovakia, the Slovak Alliance of Modern Commerce (SAMO), SITA newswire has reported. Launching retailers include Lidl, Kaufland, Tesco, Billa and Metro. Aim: ‘to actively participate in the development of trade in Slovakia and simultaneously to be a platform for an expert discussion’ According to SITA ...

We update on the latest Kantar Worldpanel market shares for the 12 weeks to 12 October 2014, and we look at how retailers are using differentiated marketing online shopping and promotional campaigns to drive growth in the run up to Christmas. Snapshot of current market shares Lidl and Aldi continue to outperform, holding 16.6% of the market, an increase of 2 percentage points versus ...