Tag "Sebastian Rennack"
German drugstore leader dm drogerie invests in technology and shopping experience
German drugstore giant dm is outpacing food retailers across Central Europe. Innovative strategies in health-focused retail, omnichannel solutions as well as new store designs set new benchmarks beyond the drugstore...
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Kaufland Poland in Need of Transformation
Kaufland Poland has become the problem child of Kaufland’s international business. The Wroclaw-based subsidiary of the German superstore operator plunged into the red in the past fiscal year, posting a...
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Russian discounter Svetofor struggles amid regulatory and competitive pressure
Russian discounter Svetofor, known in Western Europe as Mere and My Price, is under increasing pressure in its home market. Allegations of compliance violations and growing competition from major retailers...
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Lidl steps up expansion
Lidl has taken its foot off the brake when it comes to expanding its international store network. The German discounter is focusing its store opening program on countries where it...
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Globus hypermarkets leverage their own production expertise
German Globus hypermarkets are holding their own in a grocery market dominated by price-wars among discounters and large supermarket operators. Despite a consumer shift away from hypermarkets and a low...
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Edeka the local supermarket hero of Germany
Independent stores are the lifeblood of the merchant cooperative and German market leader Edeka. Edeka differentiates itself from discount competitors through local sourcing and fresh products. Store designs are tailored...
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Eurospin expands its hybrid discount concept across Southeast Europe
Italian discounter Eurospin is expanding across Southeast Europe. The North-Italian retailer currently is preparing its market entry into Serbia, as local media report. Over the past five years the company...
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Norma – Germany’s last hard discounter
In the shadow of discount giants Lidl and Aldi, the Bavarian family-owned company has been able to grow steadily. A strong focus on regional specialties and an emphasis on private...
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Penny’s ‘Markthalle’ discount concept in Germany
Penny’s marketplace concept in Germany is an evolutionary step towards the supermarket segment. The Rewe discounter differentiates from Lidl and Aldi by emphasizing its convenience proposition. A large food-to-go offer...
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How Edeka-discounter Netto Marken-Discount differentiates against Lidl and Aldi
Leveraging the brand sourcing expertise of its parent company and German market leader Edeka Group, Netto Marken-Discount offers a “value with choice” discount experience without sacrificing brand choice. Thanks to...
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Lidl prepares for Biedronka’s market entry in Slovakia
Lidl in Slovakia underlines its claim to price leadership. The discounter is permanently cutting prices on basic groceries, thus anticipating a VAT reduction that will become mandatory at the beginning...
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Inside Aldi Nord’s ANIKo discounters in Germany
The latest store concept of Aldi Nord in Germany enhances efficiency and spotlights fruit and vegetables, reflecting its commitment to price leadership in the market. By optimizing in-store processes and...
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Lidl Germany returns to its discount roots
Lidl is modernizing its German stores to counter Aldi’s return to growth and to reflect changing consumer preferences. The new strategy emphasizes simplicity and efficiency while reinforcing Lidl’s discounter image....
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Aldi needs more customer data
Aldi must dig deeper into data to get closer to its customers. Germany’s Aldi is doubling down on price to defend its position as the price setter in its domestic...
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Aldi Nord Expands European Presence Amid Strategic Streamlining Efforts
Aldi Nord’s 2023 Sustainability Report highlights a 5.9% increase in net sales, driven by expansion in key European markets. Despite exiting Denmark, the retailer saw record growth in Poland, Spain,...
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Lidl Campaigns for National Pricing
Lidl Finland promotes nationwide price consistency, criticizing regional price differences among competitors, as earlier in Poland. The discounter highlights its commitment to uniform pricing despite challenges in a concentrated market....
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Lidl combines Lidl Plus rewards with in-store bakeries
Lidl leverages its in-store bakeries to drive engagement with the Lidl Plus rewards program. The ‘Bake-Off-Roulette’ has been implemented across several European markets, and the retailer’s vertical integration into bakery...
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Kaufland Slovakia emphasizes local ranges
Kaufland shows its support for domestic Slovak producers. Industry reports show a general decrease in the share of national products on the shelves of large retail chains. Legislators repeatedly discuss...
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Lidl and Aldi push into city centers
German discounters advance into city centers. Lidl and Aldi launch standard format stores in former department stores. Existing small-area discount pilots abroad so far have not been rolled out at...
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High interest expenses continue to burden Lidl’s profits
Lidl’s international business can slightly increase its profitability in the fiscal year 2023/2024. Skyrocketing interest expenses cancelled out improved gross margin and stable staff costs. Investments in new stores and...
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Penny invests into urban convenience
German discounter Penny is modernizing its store segment of small, urban discount stores. Updating towards a stronger convenience-oriented concept avoids a direct confrontation with channel leaders Lidl and Aldi. The...
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Kaufland strengthens its market position in Germany
Kaufland in Germany extends its lead in the hypermarket channel with the acquisition of five Globus hypermarkets. Despite its leading position in the hypermarket channel, the retailer is under pressure....
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Edeka limits opening times of service counters
German market leader Edeka wants to implement hybrid counters for the fresh departments. The step is motivated by continued labor shortages on the German market. Service counters will stay a...
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Aldi and Schwarz Group raise the bar for sustainable retail operations
German discounters commit to Net Zero by 2050. Aldi Süd and Schwarz Group want to reach carbon neutrality across their entire value chain, including suppliers. The ambitious goal sets a...
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Aldi Suisse cuts back on non-food
Aldi in Switzerland introduces major adaptations to its store layout. The discounter reduces the floor area of non-food promotions due to falling demand. In return, Aldi allocates more space for...
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Lidl makes non-food a priority
Lidl is strengthening its non-food supply chain. The discounter’s Tailwind Shipping line is launching its ninth ship in two years. Following the successful launch of the Parkside DIY brand, Lidl...
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Picnic targets break-even point
Dutch online delivery service Picnic is moving closer to profitability. The retailer is already writing black figures in its home market. Robotization of its warehouses is one reason for the...
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Aldi UK invests record-sum in store expansion
Aldi in the UK announces a record £800 million (€ 928 million) investment in its store network. Last year, Aldi’s net sales grew by a historically high 16%, more than...
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Lidl exports pork ‘Made in Germany’
Lidl introduces its German local origin label for pork as an in-out promotion in its Lithuanian subsidiary. For fresh meat products, the discounter in its international markets has so far...
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Lidl Sverige sells fruit and vegetables grown to classical music
Lidl aims to gain the favor of Swedish consumers through an unusual cooperation with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. In the next two months the discounter will sell produce grown...
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