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Schwarz Group Expands Globally, Investing €8.6 Billion
The Schwarz Group, owner of Lidl and Kaufland, opened around 300 new stores globally in fiscal year 2024/25, increasing its store count to approximately 14,200 across 32 countries, while investing €8.6 billion, primarily in expansion and digital infrastructure, and creating 20,000 jobs.
Schwarz Group Expands Globally, Investing €8.6 Billion
The Schwarz Group, owner of Lidl and Kaufland, opened around 300 new stores globally in fiscal year 2024/25, increasing its store count to approximately 14,200 across 32 countries, while investing €8.6 billion, primarily in expansion and digital infrastructure, and creating 20,000 jobs.
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36% Bias Score
L214 Sues Lidl Over Animal Welfare Program
L214 filed a lawsuit against Lidl and two pig farms for animal abuse and misleading advertising related to Lidl's "Animal Welfare+" program, showing evidence of poor conditions in farms highlighted in Lidl's promotional campaign.
L214 Sues Lidl Over Animal Welfare Program
L214 filed a lawsuit against Lidl and two pig farms for animal abuse and misleading advertising related to Lidl's "Animal Welfare+" program, showing evidence of poor conditions in farms highlighted in Lidl's promotional campaign.
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56% Bias Score
Lidl Stands Alone as Major Food Distributors Boycott Paris Agricultural Show
The 2024 Salon International de l'Agriculture (SIA) in Paris, from February 22nd to March 2nd, will feature Lidl's continued participation despite the absence of major competitors like Auchan, Intermarché, Carrefour, and Lactalis, reflecting ongoing tensions between large distributors and farmers, t...
Lidl Stands Alone as Major Food Distributors Boycott Paris Agricultural Show
The 2024 Salon International de l'Agriculture (SIA) in Paris, from February 22nd to March 2nd, will feature Lidl's continued participation despite the absence of major competitors like Auchan, Intermarché, Carrefour, and Lactalis, reflecting ongoing tensions between large distributors and farmers, t...
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44% Bias Score
Bulgarian Lidl Prices Exceed German Levels, Exposing Market Flaws
Lidl's price comparison reveals higher costs for eggs, milk, and cheese in Bulgaria than in Germany, while other products show similar pricing, highlighting potential market failures and raising concerns about regulatory oversight in Bulgaria.
Bulgarian Lidl Prices Exceed German Levels, Exposing Market Flaws
Lidl's price comparison reveals higher costs for eggs, milk, and cheese in Bulgaria than in Germany, while other products show similar pricing, highlighting potential market failures and raising concerns about regulatory oversight in Bulgaria.
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52% Bias Score
Lidl Reports Record Christmas Sales Despite Slower Growth
Lidl's UK revenue surpassed £1 billion over the four weeks to Christmas Eve, a nearly 7% increase fueled by a 33% rise in party food sales and a record number of customers; this follows a year of significant customer growth, but the growth rate is down from 12% in the prior year.
Lidl Reports Record Christmas Sales Despite Slower Growth
Lidl's UK revenue surpassed £1 billion over the four weeks to Christmas Eve, a nearly 7% increase fueled by a 33% rise in party food sales and a record number of customers; this follows a year of significant customer growth, but the growth rate is down from 12% in the prior year.
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48% Bias Score
Aldi's Spanish Expansion: 40 New Stores in 2024, 500 Target by 2025
Aldi, the German discount supermarket operator, will finish 2024 with 468 stores in Spain after opening around 40 new locations, slightly fewer than initially planned due to external factors; this expansion, fueled by over €1 billion in investments from 2020-2022, aims for 500 stores by 2025, with l...
Aldi's Spanish Expansion: 40 New Stores in 2024, 500 Target by 2025
Aldi, the German discount supermarket operator, will finish 2024 with 468 stores in Spain after opening around 40 new locations, slightly fewer than initially planned due to external factors; this expansion, fueled by over €1 billion in investments from 2020-2022, aims for 500 stores by 2025, with l...
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36% Bias Score
Schwarz Gruppe Reports Strong Revenue Growth Despite Economic Headwinds
The Schwarz Gruppe, owner of Lidl and Kaufland, reported a €175.4 billion revenue (4.9% increase) in 2024/25, driven by 300 new stores globally and €8.6 billion investment (7.5% increase from the previous year), creating 20,000 jobs. Lidl's revenue reached €132.1 billion (+5.3%), while Kaufland's re...
Schwarz Gruppe Reports Strong Revenue Growth Despite Economic Headwinds
The Schwarz Gruppe, owner of Lidl and Kaufland, reported a €175.4 billion revenue (4.9% increase) in 2024/25, driven by 300 new stores globally and €8.6 billion investment (7.5% increase from the previous year), creating 20,000 jobs. Lidl's revenue reached €132.1 billion (+5.3%), while Kaufland's re...
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48% Bias Score
L214 Sues Lidl for Animal Abuse in French Pig Farms
L214 filed complaints against Lidl France and two pig farms for animal abuse, citing illegal tail-docking, unsanitary conditions, and inhumane killings in a Finistère farm, despite Lidl's animal welfare program.
L214 Sues Lidl for Animal Abuse in French Pig Farms
L214 filed complaints against Lidl France and two pig farms for animal abuse, citing illegal tail-docking, unsanitary conditions, and inhumane killings in a Finistère farm, despite Lidl's animal welfare program.
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40% Bias Score
Lidl Wins Approval for First In-Store Pub in Northern Ireland
A Northern Ireland High Court approved Lidl's application for its first in-store pub in Dundonald, County Down, rejecting a legal challenge that argued sufficient licensed premises already existed; the pub will seat approximately 45 customers and include an off-sales liquor store.
Lidl Wins Approval for First In-Store Pub in Northern Ireland
A Northern Ireland High Court approved Lidl's application for its first in-store pub in Dundonald, County Down, rejecting a legal challenge that argued sufficient licensed premises already existed; the pub will seat approximately 45 customers and include an off-sales liquor store.
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36% Bias Score
Aldi Crowned UK's Cheapest Supermarket for 2024
In 2024, Aldi was named Britain's cheapest supermarket by Which?, beating Lidl, while Waitrose was the most expensive, with a potential annual saving of £393 for Aldi shoppers compared to Waitrose.
Aldi Crowned UK's Cheapest Supermarket for 2024
In 2024, Aldi was named Britain's cheapest supermarket by Which?, beating Lidl, while Waitrose was the most expensive, with a potential annual saving of £393 for Aldi shoppers compared to Waitrose.
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40% Bias Score
Bayrou's Premiership: A Gamble on French Political Unity
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist François Bayrou as Prime Minister, hoping his ability to negotiate with diverse political groups will secure a parliamentary majority amid a deeply divided National Assembly, but concerns remain about the government's long-term stability.
Bayrou's Premiership: A Gamble on French Political Unity
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist François Bayrou as Prime Minister, hoping his ability to negotiate with diverse political groups will secure a parliamentary majority amid a deeply divided National Assembly, but concerns remain about the government's long-term stability.
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40% Bias Score
Lidl Returns to Profit, Middle Aisle a Hit with Men
Lidl, a UK supermarket chain, has reported a return to profit, driven by strong sales growth and the surprising popularity of its middle aisle among male shoppers. However, the company anticipates cost increases due to recent budget measures.
Lidl Returns to Profit, Middle Aisle a Hit with Men
Lidl, a UK supermarket chain, has reported a return to profit, driven by strong sales growth and the surprising popularity of its middle aisle among male shoppers. However, the company anticipates cost increases due to recent budget measures.
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24% Bias Score
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