Discount Retail Chain Lidl France buys 19 Auchan stores. The French Competition Authority has just validated Lidl's acquisition of 19 Auchan stores. The German discounter had therefore positioned itself to buy the Auchan stores. To confirm this acquisition, it was necessary to wait for the validation of the transaction by the Competition Authority. It was indeed required to ensure that these store acquisitions did not reduce price competition and local consumer choice. The

Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA may be grabbing headlines, but retailers like Grocery Outlet and Lidl are still struggling to capitalize on a macroeconomic environment that’s very favorable for them. Consumers are beyond tired of paying stubbornly high prices for everyday essentials and are willing to shop around at various retailers to find the right deals. The turmoil surrounding the government shutdown and the SNAP program could end up pushing millions of shoppers to trade

Discount Retail Chain Lidl strengthened its profitability despite slowing sales growth. The discounter's international operations increased the net margin to 2.4% and achieved a record net profit of €2.3 billion in the 2024/2025 financial year. The increase in gross margin and the reduction in debt offset the pressure caused by higher labour and financing costs. Central and South-Eastern Europe became Lidl's most profitable region, generating almost half of the total profit.

Discount Retail Chain Lidl Hungary wants to reach customers from small towns and rural areas. The chain is increasingly setting up full-fledged retail outlets in such locations, but now it is launching a new initiative: stores on four wheels that will reach places where residents are many kilometers away from the nearest supermarkets. The project has just started in Hungary, and if it proves successful, it will most likely be transplanted to other countries. During one of my

Discount Retail Chain Lidl UK has recently added a self-scanning feature to its loyalty app and it could help cut customers time at the checkout. The update means shoppers can use their app to scan items with their phone before paying at a checkout. This feature was being tested out in a “friends and family” trial in four stores earlier this year, ahead of an expected rollout next year. Lidl has filed a trademark in Europe and the UK for “Lidl & Go” for digital payment and s

Discount Retail Chain Lidl Foundation has achieved the highest profit in its history. Despite ongoing economic challenges and intense competition, Lidl has not only maintained but expanded its position in global food retail. The significance of this achievement lies not just in the numbers, but in how it was accomplished. In an era of high inflation, shifting consumer habits, and rising costs for energy, logistics, and personnel, Lidl demonstrates that consistent process opti

Discount Retail Chain Lidl's and Kaufland's mother company the German Schwarz Group integrate from October the Göbber Group, a traditional manufacturer of jams, honey and fruit fillings for baked goods. With the acquisition, Schwarz Produktion is relying on valuable knowledge and ensuring the supply of private label goods for Lidl and Kaufland. This will strengthen the ecosystem of our retail group and integrate our value chain even more closely. This is how we increase resil

Discount Retail Chain Lidl Italy will open its first store closer to a city center between the end of October-the beginning of November...

Discount Retail Chain Lidl Netherlands is further expanding its logistics in the Netherlands. The distribution centre in Etten-Leur will...

Discount Retail Chain Lidl USA opened its first U.S. stores in 2017, and has become a familiar place for many bargain-seeking Americans,...

Discount Retail Chain Lidl Polska generated sales revenues of PLN 41.3 billion (US$ 11.4 Bn). Gross profit amounted to PLN 2.15 billion...

Discount Retail Chain Lidl Polska is a socially responsible company, actively involved in activities for the benefit of employees,...

Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA is planning 600 new stores in the USA by 2030, despite Donald Trump's trade war. While Aldi in Germany can...

Discount Retail Chain Lidl UK has secured a major investor-backed deal to support the construction of 35 new stores across the UK and...

DRC interview for Handelsblatt The German discount retail chains Aldi and Lidl are reacting quickly and benefiting especially one of the...

Supermarket real estate has been a stable investment for years, but there are also risks involved. Especially in a period in which...

Discount Retail Chain Lidl brings Arnold Schwarzenegger back in the spotlight for PARKSIDE, the DIY private label brand exclusively from...

Discount Retail Chain Lidl's sister company supermarket chain Kaufland focuses on more sustainable, hygiene transport and display...