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The just-food management briefing - convenience stores - part I
18 August 2010
Convenience stores are a dynamic part of the food retail sector worldwide. As consumers gain wealth, they lose time – making convenience retail increasingly attractive. The US has blazed the trail for c-stores and any examination of convenience store retail needs to begin there.
GERMANY: Aldi co-founder dies
28 July 2010
Aldi has confirmed that Theo Albrecht, the discount grocer's co-founder, has died aged 88.
Analysis: Will Picard's unique proposition translate abroad?
27 July 2010
France's largest frozen food retailer Picard is being sold to Lion Capital in a deal that is rumoured to be worth EUR1.5bn (US$1.94bn), including debt, a move that analysts have described as a positive one for the private-equity house.
GREECE: Delhaize coy amid link to Aldi stores
20 July 2010
Belgium-based retailer Delhaize today (10 July) refused to be drawn on whether it would bid for parts of Aldi's estate in Greece, which the German discount giant is looking to offload.
GREECE: Discount giant Aldi to exit market
16 July 2010
Discount grocery retailer Aldi is withdrawing from Greece, it was confirmed today (16 July).
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
16 July 2010
The future of the Food Standards Agency, the UK food watchdog, dominated the headlines in the early part of the week and again brought to the fore the UK coalition's emerging policy on food and health. The interplay between food and regulation was also brought into sharp relief with the latest proposals from the EU on GM food. Some light relief, however, came with the high-spirited AGMs held by UK retailers Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer.
In the spotlight - Tesco invests in Ireland
16 July 2010
In something of a surprise move, Tesco this week announced plans to open more stores in Ireland, one of the European economies most affected by the downturn.
AUS: Aldi stops using artificial food colours in private-label range
12 July 2010
Aldi Australia has reformulated its private-label range to exclude artificial food colours.
COMMENT: Amazon faces an uphill battle with online groceries in Germany
2 July 2010
In a surprise move, Amazon has launched an online shop offering fresh food and beverages in Germany. It's a project that faces huge hurdles in the highly-saturated, very competitive, price-orientated market.
Iceland Foods growth fires M&A speculation
10 June 2010
It is one of the questions of the moment among the UK retail trade. Will consumers turn their backs on the discount sector as and when a recovery truly takes hold?
AUS: Aldi appoints new MD
4 June 2010
Discount giant Aldi has named a new managing director for its business in Australia.
UPDATE: UK: Netto better suited to Europe - MD
27 May 2010
Netto MD Claus Juel-Jensen today (27 May) spoke of his "heavy heart" at the discounter's imminent exit from the UK - but hinted the chain's business had failed to win over local consumers.
Comment: Rose's rollercoaster in M&S hotseat
26 May 2010
Sir Stuart Rose made one of his final appearances before the City yesterday (25 May) as he unveiled Marks and Spencer's annual results. Rose has had to navigate some choppy waters while at the M&S helm and, while he hands over the business in better shape, challenges remain. Dean Best reports.
AUS: Canberra invests in healthy foods
13 May 2010
The Australian federal government’s commitment to spend A$900,000 (US$807,000) over three years to make foods healthier in Australia has been applauded by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) today (13 May).
In the spotlight: UK discount retailer Poundland
5 May 2010
For those of you who thought the discount retail bubble had burst in the UK, think again.
UPDATE: UK: Poundland can thrive in recovery, says new owner
4 May 2010
UK discount retailer Poundland can prosper even as the country's economy moves into a phase of fully-fledged recovery, the company's new owner said today (4 May).
UK: Private-equity firm Warburg Pincus "buys Poundland"
4 May 2010
Poundland, the UK retailer, has a new owner after private-equity firm Warburg Pincus reportedly agreed to acquire the business.
UK: "Sustained return" to premium hurting Asda - Kantar
27 April 2010
Asda is feeling the pressure of a "sustained return" by consumers towards more premium products, the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel claimed today (27 April).
The market is wrong on Tesco - but right on ABF
26 April 2010
Just as political opinion polls can be misleading, so can the polls run each day in the world's financial districts - those listing the rise and fall of a company's shares.
FRANCE: R&R Ice Cream to bid for Rolland
22 April 2010
UK-based R&R Ice Cream is poised to acquire a shareholding in French own-brand counterpart Rolland, the French family-owned firm has confirmed.
COMMENT: Investors should look to Tesco's future with confidence
21 April 2010
It was a surprise to see that Tesco was the biggest faller on London's FTSE index of 100 leading shares yesterday (20 April).
Preview: Tesco's full-year results
19 April 2010
After Asda's announcements last week, the UK retail spotlight swings to arch-rival Tesco, which is set to publish its full-year results tomorrow (20 April).
UK: Slowing inflation hits sales at UK grocers - Kantar
30 March 2010
Sales among the UK's major retailers grew by 3.6% in the 12 weeks to 21 March but slowing food inflation has weighed on growth, according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel.
BELGIUM: Colruyt outlines 2010 expansion plans
29 March 2010
Belgian retailer Colruyt has outlined plans to open stores at home and in France this year.
AUS: Bread, cereal makers target reduced salt
22 March 2010
The amount of salt in Australian-manufactured breakfast cereals and breads is being reduced by leading food manufacturers to improve the diets and health of Australians as part of an industry, retailer and government partnership.
AUS: Coles satisfaction improves, but Aldi stays on top
16 March 2010
The latest Roy Morgan Supermarket Satisfaction Report reveals Aldi still on top in the customer satisfaction stakes, with 91.4% surveyed as satisfied, despite a slight downturn from last month.
UK: Poundland owner mulls future of retailer
12 March 2010
The private-equity owner of UK discount retailer Poundland is mulling the future of the business, which could lead to the sale of the company, just-food understands.
US: Aldi expands into Texas
9 March 2010
Discount retailer Aldi has announced plans to expand into Texas with the opening of 27 stores in the north of the state over the next three months.
UK: Promotions propel Co-op, says Kantar
2 March 2010
Price cuts and promotions have made The Co-operative Group the fastest-growing retailer in the UK, according to the latest sales data from Kantar Worldpanel.
AUS: Supermarkets promise an end to restrictive leases
8 February 2010
More Australian supermarket majors have agreed to end restrictive lease agreements that limit competition in local markets, the country's competition regulator said today (8 February).
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Aldi Group - Retailing – World
This profile offers detailed strategic analysis of the company’s business, examining its performance in the retailing market. The report provides a strategic evaluation of the company, examines company shares by region and sector, offers a brand assessment and it addresses challenges from the competition and future prospects. Use it to understand opportunities and threats facing the business and the factors driving success.
The Future of European Discounters 2008
This report analyses the market conditions in the wake of the credit crunch in key EU markets. The report profiles the top operators in the market including Aldi, Lidl, Biedronka, Penny, Dia, Netto and Leaderprice/Franpix and gives strategic advice and recommendations how to counter the discounter threat.
Food Retailing - Germany - December 2009
Mintel European Retail Intelligence provides independent, expert coverage of the major retail sectors throughout Europe.
