UK/IRELAND: Aldi swings to loss in 2009

By: just-food.com | 8 October 2010

Discount retailer Aldi saw its UK and Irish businesses swing to a loss of over GBP58m (US$92m) in 2009 on the back of rising costs and investment in expansion.

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Discount retailer Aldi saw its UK and Irish businesses swing to a loss of over GBP58m (US$92m) in 2009 on the back of rising costs and investment in expansion.

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