Tag "Lidl"
Lidl and the Ministry of Agriculture announced: the domestic melon season has begun
The first shipment of watermelons from Hungarian suppliers has arrived at Lidl Hungary’s logistics center in Ecser, the company announced at a joint press conference with the Ministry of Agriculture,...
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A full house: the half-distance was also full, breaking all records with nearly 13,000 participants in the 43rd LIDL Balaton swim
Four weeks before the start, all distances of the 43rd LIDL Balaton Swim have reached their capacity limit. After the classic 5.2 km distance and the SUP crossing were already...
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Less meat, same taste: Lidl mixes minced beef with plant-based proteins
Lidl is launching “hybrid” meat in Belgium: minced meat that consists of 60% beef and 40% plant-based proteins. The mix aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional minced meat,...
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Private Labels Are Quietly Winning Europe’s Grocery Shelves
Private labels are no longer just catching up – they are outpacing. Across Europe, retailer brands are expanding in both share and stature, aided by structural, political, and shopper-driven tailwinds....
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Carrefour seeks buyer for Italian branch
Carrefour is considering leaving Italy: the retailer is said to be holding discreet talks with European retailers about a sale of its operations in the country. Among others, Lidl, Esselunga...
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Maxi Redefines Hypermarkets with Freshness, Convenience and Value
ICA Maxi in Sweden is defying the hypermarket decline seen across Europe. Its owner-led stores combine fresh food craftsmanship, digital convenience, and strong value perception. The result: rising market share...
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Retail kept its position in terms of employer attractiveness
Honouring Hungary’s most attractive employers, the Randstad Awards have been presented for the 12th time. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. Randstad has interviewed 170,000 employees in...
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Lidl launches new brand in Switzerland to promote domestic products
On 8 May Lidl’s new Qualité Suisse brand debuted in Swiss stores, offering high-quality, locally produced Swiss products at affordable prices. The brand started with around 200 products, but the...
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Lidl Belgium to open 80 new stores by 2038
Lidl Belgium, which currently operates 302 stores in the country, is planning a major expansion: opening 80 new stores by 2038. The growth will be supported by a new 43,000m²...
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The 2024 FMCG Retailer Ranking is out now
Everything remains the same: Lidl, SPAR and Tesco are the top three! Since 2020 every year has brought serious difficulties for the economy, which also hampered the functioning of the...
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Lidl’s Húsfarm products get new packaging
In the spring Lidl’s private label Húsfarm range returns to store shelves after a revamp. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. 100% of the 75 Húsfarm...
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Willys discounters – The Swedish Kaufland
Willys in Sweden is defending its position as strongest contender in the battle for discount dominance, offering a lean but broader assortment than challenger Lidl. Backed by market analysts Matpriskollen,...
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Who won and who lost in 2024? – Spectacular differences in results in food retail
The balance of the 2024 business year in the food retail sector was spectacularly divided: while some chains closed with a heavy billion-dollar loss, others recorded a stable profit –...
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FrieslandCampina, Lidl, ReGeNL Team Up For Regenerative Agriculture Pilot
FrieslandCampina has teamed up with Lidl and the Dutch National Growth Fund programme, ReGeNL, for a regenerative agriculture pilot project involving 30 dairy farms across the Netherlands. With Lidl’s financial...
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Lidl Reports 9% Sales Growth In Romania, Boosts Organic Sales In Switzerland
Lidl Romania saw strong growth in 2024, reporting over RON 24.6 billion (€4.8 billion) in consolidated net turnover – a 9% increase, compared to 2023. The company invested more than...
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Lidl is stepping in again: reducing the prices of more than 150 household and beauty products
Lidl Hungary is reducing and permanently keeping prices low. This time, the company is offering more than 150 household and chemical goods, as well as hygiene and beauty products at...
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Lidl has become a “Trusted Employer” again
Lidl Hungary has won the “Reliable Employer” award from the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce for the fifth time, with which the organization recognizes quality employer practices. The German-Hungarian...
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Lidl Announces Largest Price Reduction in Its History as Competitors Follow Suit
Lidl has unveiled the biggest price reduction in its corporate history, aiming to permanently cut prices of more than 500 products—by up to 35% in some regions. The move comes...
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Discount to Heap More Pressure on Large Format Grocers
In IGD’s latest five-year forecasts to 2029, discount will be the fastest growing physical grocery channel with a sales CAGR of 5.2% Discount is set to grow by $217bn globally...
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New brand identity at Lidl: the joy of movement is at the center
The CRIVIT brand has launched its first international omnichannel campaign, “FIND YOUR MOVE”. The campaign brings the joy of movement to TV screens, social media and Lidl stores in more...
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The grilling season is off to a strong start at Lidl
Lidl Hungary is preparing for this year’s grilling season with more than 60 types and flavors of fresh meat and meat products. The popularity of the products is demonstrated by...
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Lidl Italia Has Invested Over €2.1bn In Italy In Past Five Years
Lidl Italia has invested over €2.1 billion in Italy over the past five years, primarily in new stores, logistics centres, and renovations, reflecting a 35.7% increase, compared to the previous...
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Salling Group expands its presence in Northern Europe
Salling Group’s acquisition of over 300 Rimi stores signals a major reshaping of the Baltic and Scandinavian grocery landscape. The deal strengthens Salling’s regional reach and sets the stage for...
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How Lidl US is revamping its meat department
The discount grocery chain has unveiled its first fresh meat private label and plans to launch a processed meat brand later in 2025, Vice President of Fresh Buying Tod Seiling...
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Lidl has reduced prices again: you can buy beauty products and chemical products 20% cheaper
In line with market competition, Lidl’s price reduction campaign continues: after food, it is the first to significantly reduce the prices of several beauty products and chemical products starting from...
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Lidl launches nationwide search for Scottish voice of its new self-checkouts
Lidl is all ears as it launches a nationwide search to find a Scottish voice for new self-checkouts, set to land in all stores in Scotland by October 2025. In...
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Every sheet counts
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. Barbara Horváth, senior category manager of Essity Hungary Kft. relies on NIQ data to inform us that the kitchen roll...
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Lidl has reduced prices again – this time tomatoes have become cheaper
Lidl has reduced prices again – this time, one of the Hungarians’ favorite vegetables, tomatoes, has become cheaper in stores as of today. The price of more than 20 types...
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Lidl customers help those in need with nearly 90 tons of food donations
The Hungarian Food Bank Association’s fundraising campaign held last Friday and Saturday was a great success, with Lidl joining in with over 100 stores nationwide. During the one and a...
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Lidl Hungary also works for the success of domestic wineries
Lidl Hungary contributed approximately HUF 17.5 billion to the domestic and international success of the Hungarian wine sector in 2024, and over the past ten years, more than HUF 90...
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