Lidl news

Europe’s largest retailer is accelerating its sustainable transformation. While many of the developments are not unique in the retail industry, the size and scale of Lidl means these solutions could contribute to make it a leader in Europe in terms of sustainability. We look at some of its latest developments in the region. Tighter plastic reduction targets through Reset Plastic strategy In...

Selex has increased its online sales in H1 2021 and Conad has launched a new, urban format in Milan. Separately, Lidl has expanded its climate neutral range, aiming to increase its positive effect on climate protection and the conservation of biodiversity and resources. Selex online channel grows by 45% Selex has seen sales through its online channel increase by 45% in the first six months of...

Italy-based Esselunga announced it aims to plant three million trees by 2030, to showcase its renewed commitment to the environment. Meanwhile, Portugal-based Pingo Doce is encouraging shoppers to bring their own containers to stores and, on 2 August 2021, Lidl added eco-score labels on approximately 100 products. Esselunga set to plant 3m trees by 2030 Esselunga has revealed plans to plant...

Caprabo announced it is increasing the breadth of its range, while Lidl has launched its new vegetarian range, Vemondo. Separately, Eroski has added its new convenience format at service stations and Alimerka has reported sales growth of 10% in 2020. Caprabo increases assortment in its new stores Caprabo has said it is increasing the size of its assortment, offering shoppers approximately 12,...

Lidl launches its new store on the outskirts of Lisbon, while Mercadona reveals its expansion plans for 2022. Separately, understand how start-up Hoogloo is adding further competition in Lisbon.   Lidl launches more ecommerce lockers On 12 August 2021, Lidl opened a new store, its 264 th in Portugal, on the outskirts of Lisbon. The new store is over 1,400 sq. m and offers shoppers its usua...

El Corte Inglés has launched its Toys that Care for the Planet shop-in-shop in 70 stores, as Lidl Spain opens its largest urban store in Madrid. Separately, Sánchez Romero has expanded the reach of its online channel nationwide, while Consum reveals its achievement of reducing sugar, salt, and saturated fats in its private label range and, finally, Gadisa announced its sales grew 9.9% compared in...

Lidl is reported to be launching a ‘scan as you shop’ service in Fulwell, South London, according to The Grocer. How will it work? Lidl filed a trademark application for ‘Lidl Go’ on July 23 rd , applicable to “self-scanning systems for customers”. The Lidl Go app was then launched on Google Play on August 3 rd and information was displayed on the Lidl website explaining the service would ...

Sales in the Irish market declined 5.9% in the 12 weeks to 11 July, according to the latest results from Kantar. Sales still remained elevated when compared to pre-pandemic levels, with market growth +15.9% versus 2019. The reporting period included the Euros and the reopening of pubs and restaurants outside (indoor hospitality remains closed), driving shoppers to spend less time at home cooki...

Lidl has pledged to increase sales of healthy and healthier products to at least 85% of total sales by 2025. Clear goals to help shoppers be healthier Alongside the overall pledge, Lidl has set an additional target to increase the sale of fresh fruit and vegetables by 35% by 2026. The discounter has also invested in its ‘Get Fresh’ initiative to add 100 new fresh food products to stores....

Lidl and Kaufland’s parent company, Schwarz Group, has released its 2020/21 financial results. The group enjoyed strong growth of 9.6%, taking its total sales to €125.3 bn. Lidl continues to drive the group’s sales, advancing by 9.9%, while Kaufland posted an increase of 7.5%. Lidl reinforces its position as Europe’s largest retailer Lidl’s total sales reached €96.3 bn, which will mean it w...