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British supermarkets want to rein in the expansion of Aldi and Lidl
3+ week, 4+ day ago (208+ words) The strong growth of Aldi and Lidl in the UK is causing concern among the major supermarket chains: Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and Iceland are calling on the competition regulator to amend real estate regulations that they claim give the discounters an…...
Aldi capitalizes on the protein craze
3+ week, 5+ day ago (200+ words) In Belgium, Aldi is set to significantly expand its range of protein-rich private-label products. The discount retailer is also expanding its sports nutrition lineup to appeal to a broad audience with budget-friendly alternatives. As protein-rich foods gain popularity among consumers,…...
Aldi employees in Brussels went on strike on Saturday
3+ week, 6+ day ago (321+ words) On Saturday, Aldi faced a new wave of strikes in Brussels and the surrounding area. In the Brussels-Halle-Vilvoorde region, 22 of the 26 stores remained closed, accounting for more than 80% of the local network. The reason: the discount chain's plan to open…...
How Aldi wants to get Belgians on board with private-label beauty
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (183+ words) Retail Detail EU Aldi wants to establish itself as a go-to destination for beauty products. At least, the discount retailer hopes to convince Belgians to switch to its private label, Lacura. After all, 64% of Belgian women are reportedly already willing…...
Aldi Belgium is using a mobile coffee bar to recruit new employees
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (253+ words) With its new recruitment campaign, "Come have coffee with your future coworkers," Aldi in Belgium is looking to hire additional staff. Suitable candidates can go home right away with a "coffee contract." An Aldi coffee bar will be making stops…...
Hydroponic salads make their debut in German supermarkets
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (204+ words) The German supermarket group Rewe is introducing hydroponic lettuce for the first time. The lettuce grows without soil in water basins and, according to the company, stays fresh for up to seven days longer. Discounter Penny is following suit. After…...