The UK's discount wars

In the Spotlight: The battle to be “Britain’s biggest discounter”

As the economic climate deteriorates in the UK, retailers are responding to the increasingly value-conscious concerns of consumers by cutting…

UK: Asda seeks to sabotage Tesco ad campaign

Asda has attempted to undermine a major advertising campaign launched yesterday (17 September) depicting rival Tesco as “Britain’s biggest discounter”.…

UK: Tesco fires fresh salvo in UK price war

Tesco has today (16 September) unveiled a swathe of price cuts and the launch of a low-cost range of products…

UK: Food inflation has “peaked”, says Asda boss

Food inflation in the UK has “peaked”, according to the boss of Asda. Andy Bond, the CEO of the country's…

UK: Aldi, Lidl share gains continue – TNS

The popularity of discount retailers Aldi and Lidl in the UK, particularly among younger, larger families, is continuing to rise,…