Private Equity Firms Preparing Joint £3.8bn Bid For Owner Of Poundland
Three rival private equity firms are reported to have teamed up with a view to bidding for the Pepco Group, the operating company of...
Aldi Opens Its Largest UK Distribution Centre
Aldi has officially opened a new £64m distribution centre in Sawley, Derbyshire. The site, which spans over 600,000 sq. ft., is the discounter’s 11th distribution...
Lidl Looking Expand Presence In Surrey And Hampshire
Lidl has revealed that it is eyeing 55 locations in Surrey and Hampshire to open new stores.
The discounter stated that it has identified potential...
Private Equity Firms Eyeing Owner Of Poundland
Pepco Group, the operating company of Poundland and other discount stores across Europe, could be bought by a private equity firm.
Troubled South African retail...
Discounters Have Played Key Role In Changing Grocery Shopping Habits
New research provides further evidence that the likes Aldi and Lidl are a key part of the seismic shift in grocery shopping habits in...
Lidl Maintains Significant Price Gap On Big Four
Despite the efforts of the Big Four supermarket multiples to close the price gap on the discounters, new data suggests that Lidl remains far...
Aldi Ups Pay Rates For Store Staff
Aldi is increasing the hourly pay rates for its store employees, a move it claims will maintain its position as the UK’s highest-paying supermarket...
Record Christmas For Irish Grocery Sector With Discounters Leading The Way
The Irish grocery market hit a new milestone over the Christmas period, as December sales eclipsed €1bn for the first time. The figures from...
Tesco Increases Share In Slowing NI Grocery Market
Growth in the Northern Irish grocery market slowed to 0.4% during the 52 weeks to 29 December.
The data from Kantar shows volume sales continued...
Lidl Continuing To Revamp Store Estate In Ireland
Lidl has revealed that it plans to relocate or renovate 18 stores across Ireland during 2020 as part of its ongoing investment in modernising...
