Lidl overtakes Morrisons as one of UK’s five biggest supermarkets

Lidl overtakes Morrisons as one of UK’s five biggest supermarkets

Tesco and Sainsbury’s continue to be the top two for British shoppers

Lidl now Britain’s fifth-largest supermarket - InternetRetailing

Lidl has “officially” become Britain’s fifth-largest supermarket, overtaking Morrisons. The discounter now holds an 8.6% market share, according to the latest Worldpanel data. Sales rose 8.8% in the 12 weeks to 17 May, and the company benefitted by £661 million as customers switched over from competitors. Ryan McDonnell, CEO of Lidl GB, described becoming Britain’s fifth-largest supermarket as a “significant milestone.” He said: “As customer exp…

Lidl Hits Major Milestone in UK Grocery Market

Lidl increased sales by 8.8 per cent over the past year. Lidl’s grocery market share rose to 8.6 per cent, moving ahead of Morrisons. The retailer plans to invest more than £600 million into UK expansion and open 50 new stores.Lidl has overtaken Morrisons to become Britain’s fifth largest supermarket, as shoppers continue turning to discount retailers to manage rising household costs.New figures from retail analysts Worldpanel by Numerator showe…

Lidl Becomes UK’s Fifth Largest Supermarket

Lidl has pulled ahead of Morrisons in market share terms for the first time after maintaining its position as the UK’s fastest-growing bricks & mortar grocery retailer for 35 months. Worldpanel by Numerator figures released today show the discounter controlled (more…) The post Lidl Becomes UK’s Fifth Largest Supermarket appeared first on KamCity.

Lidl GB nabs fifth spot in battle of Britain’s largest supermarkets as discounter sees sales rise

Lidl GB is this morning basking in the glow of officially becoming Britain’s fifth largest supermarket.  Latest Worldpanel figures show that the discounter now holds a 8.6% market share, with sales up 8.8% in the 12 weeks to 17th May. Tesco and Sainsbury’s, meanwhile, continue to hold the first and second spots respectively. Lidl GB opened its first store in 1994. It says that more than three in five households now shop with it, and it has also …

Lidl overtakes Morrisons to become the fifth-largest supermarket chain in the UK - RetailDetail EU

Lidl has overtaken Morrisons and is now the fifth-largest supermarket chain in the United Kingdom. The German discounter saw its sales rise by 8.8%, while Morrisons grew by just 1.3%.