Lidl’s announcement that it will boost the number of stores it runs in the United States by half continues the chain’s effort to dent the enormous lead rival German discounter Aldi holds in the companies’ quest to further disrupt the U.S. grocery market. Even with the dozens of new locations [...]
Boxed, the digital retailer known for bulk sizes and just 1,600 products in its online store, will now license pieces of its end-to-end technology to its first grocer. The startup now offers delivery to Lidl customers in parts of both New York and Georgia, as it tests out a partnership [...]
The top six slots of Progressive Grocer’s 2019 Super 50 list offer no surprises in terms of position — all of the companies that ranked first through sixth last year have reclaimed their places. But while these food retailers continue their battle for ultimate dominance over the U.S. grocery sector, [...]
Lidl announced it will open four stores on Long Island next year — the "first of several waves of openings" following its acquisition of 27 Best Market stores in December, according to a company release. The openings include a mix of remodeled stores as well as new builds. The discounter [...]
The entry of hard discount grocer Lidl stands to stir up the already highly competitive retail grocery market in metropolitan New York. Industry observers say Lidl’s acquisition of 27 Best Market supermarkets in New York and New Jersey will push incumbent grocery stores to trim prices, thinning already narrow profit [...]
Over the past year, we've heard countless stores about how the Whole Foods/Amazon.com merger was set to disrupt the grocery industry. Big grocers such as Kroger saw their shares slump in the wake of the news. However, grocery stocks have largely bounced back - so far, reviews of the new [...]
As it approaches the close of an eventful first year in the U.S., Lidl is continuing to refine its offerings and explore ways of adapting to shoppers in its newest market, a spokesman told WGB. “We absolutely feel there is a huge opportunity in the U.S. market, and we’re taking [...]
Aggressive retail expansion over the past 10 years and increased consumer access to online grocery options have led shoppers to have more choices than ever before — and it’s contributing to a “new retail revolution.” According to a recent Nielson report, private label products created for stores like Aldi, Lidl [...]
New Jersey shoppers now have more ways to reduce their food bill, after German discount grocer Lidl opened its first store last week — with at least a half dozen more soon to follow. Lidl, like its German relative Aldi, has its sights set on cost-conscious grocery shoppers. But how do they [...]
Aldi and Lidl are focused on brick-and-mortar while everyone else in the sector races to perfect online grocery. A new feature article in The Economist examines the rapid growth of both chains and their reluctance to focus on e-commerce. Kay Rueschoff, Aldi Nord’s director of marketing, tells The Economist that [...]