Lidl to create up to 500 new jobs

Lidl to create up to 500 new jobs

Sep 17, 2018 | News, Retailing

Lidl UK has announced the purchase of its 17th distribution centre, which could lead to as many as 500 new jobs once operational. The supermarket has purchased a 38-acre site in Gildersome, Leeds, for a new regional distribution centre (RDC). The RDC joins an existing...
Aunt Bessie’s product recalled from Lidl stores

Aunt Bessie’s product recalled from Lidl stores

Apr 5, 2018 | News, Retailing

Food brand Aunt Bessie’s has recalled one of its products, being sold at discounter store Lidl, because of undeclared egg. The product in question is the Aunt Bessie’s Croquettes, which are described as small potato balls. Aunt Bessie’s is recalling Aunt Bessie’s...
Grocery sales increase during cold weather

Grocery sales increase during cold weather

Apr 4, 2018 | News, Retailing

Grocery sales have increased in value by 2.5% compared to this time last year despite adverse weather conditions, according to the latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks to 25th March 2018. Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and...
Tesco and Morrisons top the ‘big four’ in buoyant market

Tesco and Morrisons top the ‘big four’ in buoyant market

Mar 6, 2018 | News

Grocery sales have increased in value by 3.2% compared to the same time last year, marking the 12th consecutive period in a row that total market sales have exceeded 3% and that each of the big four retailers has seen positive growth. According to the latest grocery...
Lidl UK creates more than 700 new jobs

Lidl UK creates more than 700 new jobs

Feb 15, 2018 | News, Retailing

Lidl UK has taken its total store count in Great Britain to 700 with the opening of five new stores, creating over 700 new jobs in January and February. The new stores in Edinburgh, Stockton, Hull, Polegate and Rosehill (South London), form part of Lidl’s £1.45...