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Discount supermarket to increase investment in UK as it targets expansion of store network
German rivals are prospering in the cost of living crisis but some warn the chains are heading towards saturation point
German discounter is moving into more conventional big store territory in a fiercely competitive market
‘Buy local’ becomes part of the corporate mantra in building business resilience to climate change
Discount supermarket chain’s December sales 26% higher than 2021 when Omicron hit footfall
Mega deals have been off the table since Sainsbury was blocked from buying Asda
Grocer says it suffers effect of rising prices earlier than rivals due to in-house food-making operation
UK and Ireland chief makes pledge despite sharp fall in profits as rival grocers step up competition
German discounter’s focus on price and improved ranges helps it break dominance of top four grocery chains
Discounter and rival Lidl are to Tesco and co what Ryanair and easyJet were to British Airways
Discounter expands market share largely by opening new shops delayed by the pandemic
Move comes as discounters and big grocers compete for distribution workers
Second increase this year shows pressures facing supermarkets
German discounter says product will return after retailers agree confidential settlement
The two largest supermarkets — Tesco and Sainsbury’s — have benefited during times of price inflation
Discounter says squeeze on household budgets is ‘top priority’ for most consumers
Case alleges that German rival’s gold-flake infused light-up bottles infringe M&S design
Narrow product range means discount chain has been less affected by supply chain disruption
Move is latest in series of complaints against the discounter’s products
UK supermarkets to return £1.7bn they accepted from government in pandemic support
German-owned discounter also plans more UK store openings after surge in pre-pandemic profits
German discounter missed out on online sales boom but faces tougher competition in stores
Traditional supermarkets benefit as larger stores make social distancing easier
Grocer is increasingly determined to win back customers from German-owned retailers
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