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Konzum Still Leads in Croatia, But Lidl, Kaufland Gain Ground

The Croatian grocery retail sector achieved revenues of over HRK 40 billion (€5.3 billion) in 2020, which is 0.8% higher than in the previous year, ne...

Kaufland, Lidl Introduce Household Products From Recycled Plastic

Lidl and Kaufland have rolled out private-label household goods made from 100% recycled plastic in association with PreZero – the environmental divis...

Lidl Italia Pledges To Further Reduce Plastic Packaging

Lidl Italia has pledged to take further steps to reduce plastic packaging within the framework of Schwarz Group's REset Plastic strategy. The disco...

Germany's Penny Donates €1.35m To Flood Victims

German discount retailer Penny has donated €1.35 million for communities affected by the recent flooding in the country, through a fundraising project...

Who Is Kenneth McGrath? The Irishman One Rung Away From The Top Job At Lidl

Lidl has appointed Kenneth McGrath as the new deputy chairman of its international business, with the 46-year-old Irishman no stranger to the discount sect...

Germany Floods: Retailers Pledge Support For Regions Struck By Disaster

Lidl and Kaufland owner Schwarz Group has announced a donation of €10 million in 'immediate support' to areas of Germany affected by last week's sever...

Lidl, Kaufland Owner Sees Double-Digit Revenue Increase In FY 2020/21

Schwarz Group, the owner of the Lidl and Kaufland retail chains, has reported revenues of €125.3 billion in its 2020/21 financial year, a 10% increase...

Lidl GB Pledges To Achieve Carbon Neutral Status By 2022

Lidl GB has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2022 as part of wider commitments made by its parent company, Schwarz Group. By 2030, the discounter...