Aldi to invest £1.6bn in new stores
Discounter Aldi has committed £1.6 billion to accelerate its store expansion plan over the next two years as it plans to open 21 new stores in the coming 13 weeks.
IGD forecasts global discounters’ value will grow by $217bn
A report from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has stated that discount will be the fastest growing physical grocery channel in the next five years.
NFU thanks retailers for support of IHT campaign
Retailers have publicly stated their shared concerns over the Government’s proposed changes to inheritance tax.
Record Christmas spend as customers splash out on premium lines
According to the latest data from market research firm Kantar, household grocery spend hit a “record high” during Christmas as customers spent an average of £460.
Aldi invests £650m in 2025 expansion plans
UK discounter Aldi is set to invest around £650 million across Britain as part of its 2025 expansion plans, as it aims to open 1,500 new stores.
