British consumers prefer one discount chain over other supermarkets, but GenX and Boomers have different opinion
Discount retailer Aldi was selected as the No. 1 supermarket of choice by British consumers in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest polling done by Yougov, but not all age groups share that opinion. Though Aldi was most popular among Millennials, who also selected Lidl as their No. 2 go-to grocery option, […]
Aldi UK plans to increase suppliers by 100 in new year
As Aldi moves to add to its growing base of supermarkets in the UK in 2022, it is also looking to add farmers and growers to keep the chain running smoothly. The discount retailer is hoping to add more than 100 British suppliers in the coming year, saying it wants to increase the amount of […]
Aldi will boost pay for UK colleagues again starting in February
Retailer Aldi is not only remaining highly competitive on pricing but is also delivering more when it comes to pay for its colleagues. The discount chain says it is boosting pay again for 28,000 employees in the UK starting in February to keep them on top of the chain among supermarkets here. “The commitment and […]
Sainsbury’s prices veg at 19p to compete with Aldi Super Six Christmas deals
Keenly aware of the potential impact of discount retail during the final weeks of the year, Sainsbury’s says it will be doing its own trimming of prices for shoppers up until Christmas and giving them the highest-quality vegetables, meat and fish in the process. One of the key ingredients to any festive meals are vegetables, […]
Just like Aldi, Lidl sets goal to reach 1,000-plus stores in UK
Lidl Great Britain are in a dogfight with Aldi to see which discount retailer can open the most stores here over the next several years. Aldi has promised to reach the 1,000 in the next two years by opening an additional 100 stores during that stretch. It is currently at more than 920. Lidl officials […]
Aldi’s expansion across the UK will continue through New Year
In a push to bring more convenience to shoppers across the UK and Scotland, Aldi has announced it will open 15 more stores by the end of the year. The discount retail chain, which has increased its reach to 930 supermarkets across the UK, will open new sites in Edinburgh, as well as Orpington and […]
Aldi will have more than 1,000 stores in UK if it hits target
The Aldi wave continues to rolls across the UK as the retail chain announced it is planning to open an additional 100 new stores within the next two years. Two of the cities being targeted are York and Coventry as the supermarket seeks to lay out £1.3 billion in its quest to open at least […]
Produce notes: Aldi opts for fridge doors to save energy; Veg Power teams with Love British Food
Step inside Aldi stores now, and they are fairly wide open. Fresh produce and other sundries are displayed in boxes or on shelves, easily accessible if not at times chaotically picked over by customers. But a change is coming that will not only give Aldi a more streamlined look but provide a huge offset to […]
