Tag "Lidl"
More than half a billion bottles were returned in Lidl stores
Lidl has achieved significant results in the return of plastic bottles, aluminum cans and glass. By mid-July, customers had returned more than 500 million beverage packaging to Lidl’s REpoints. With...
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Lidl to introduce digital deposit receitps in Germany
From August 4, 2025, Lidl will introduce digital bottle deposit receipts across all its stores in Germany. With the new system, customers can automatically store the refund amount for returned...
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The Lidl collection is back: logoed clothes, slippers and accessories in stores
Lidl will once again bring its own branded clothing collection to Hungarian stores from July 24, 2025. This time, customers can also choose from limited-time, logoed pieces: leisurewear, sports shoes,...
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German building minister: apartments could be built above supermarkets
Germany’s Building Minister Verena Hubertz is urging major retail chains such as Lidl and Aldi to construct apartments on top of their stores. She argues that this could help ease...
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Albert Heijn discloses methane emissions in “world first” move
The grocery chain revealed its methane emissions accounted for approximately 14% of its total greenhouse-gas footprint in 2024. Albert Heijn has disclosed its methane emissions, a move described by NGO...
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A new era at Lidl: iconic bags in a greener guise
Lidl Hungary has introduced a surprising yet welcome innovation: it has completely redesigned its iconic shopping bag range. The new bags are not only more environmentally friendly but remain affordable...
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Lidl Balaton swim is approaching
Next week, on July 26, the 43rd Lidl Balaton Swim, one of the most popular Hungarian leisure sports events, will be held. The event, which is also considered a curiosity...
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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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The Lidl Balaton swim is approaching
One of the most popular leisure sports events in Hungary, the 43rd Lidl Balaton Swim, is approaching. More than 10,000 people will take on the 5.2-kilometer distance, which requires serious...
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Auchan Plans To Sell 19 French Stores To Lidl
Auchan is considering the sale of 19 stores in France to Lidl, as it seeks to improve its financial position and reduce the need for further lay-offs. The transaction includes...
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Lidl Switzerland Tests AI-based Solution For Managing Climate Data
Lidl Switzerland is testing an AI-supported tool that will help calculate and share CO2 emissions from products along the entire food value chain in a consistent manner. The pilot project,...
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Lidl supports the Foundation for the Development of the Heim Pál Children’s Hospital
Lidl Hungary has been supporting the Heim Pál Children’s Hospital Development Foundation for six years now, and now the company has decided to extend the support agreement again. Over the...
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Lidl makes sure that festival-going is stylish this year too
Summer is for festivals, and Campus cannot be complete without Lidl this year either. Lidl Hungary is once again welcoming visitors to one of the most exciting locations of the...
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New Product Launches In Spain Hit New Low, Study Finds
Innovation in Spain’s FMCG sector is at a record low, having plummeted 48% over the past 15 years, according to Kantar’s latest Innovation Radar report. Only 75 new mass-market products...
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Schwarz Group acquires Romanian big box operator La Cocoș
In a market shaped by hypermarket contraction and discount dominance, Schwarz Group’s majority acquisition of Romania’s La Cocoș signals a contrarian bet. While legacy players across Central Europe restructure oversized...
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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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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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