| 单词 | discounter |
| 例句 | But the company failed to adapt quickly to the changing industry and lost sales to the Internet, discounters and other competition. Last Borders shoppers wistful, looking for deals 2011-09-18T18:50:10Z Unlike these other discounters, Getaroom tells customers the name of the hotel and price before booking. 2010-01-07T18:59:00Z American, United and sometimes Delta often match the discounters’ fares but without extra fees for things like carry-on bags. 8 tips for snaring cheap airfares 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z Basic economy fares were introduced by Delta Air Lines several years ago in response to growing competition from discounter Spirit Airlines. United, American begin selling cheaper economy-class fare 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z That seeming transparency was a departure for the discounter. Target’s Newest Dance Partner? Joseph Altuzarra. 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z Retailers, designers and other industry players have been spending hours in Zoom video conferences engaging in a kind of group therapy: discounters anonymous, debt denial, top line growth withdrawal. Analysis | Fashion was broken even before the pandemic. A reboot could be just what it needs. 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z Thai had shopped big-box stores and discounters and used widely available and, in many instances, very affordable materials. Can a basement really be beautiful? 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z Or you only look at a particular airline and ignore some of the under-the-radar discounters such as XL Airways, Condor, Wow, Norwegian and Thomson. Need a cheaper flight to Europe? Get creative 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z When these fashionable discounters came along, it looked like we had arrived in some fashion nirvana. Cheap chic ruined us 2012-06-13T11:45:00Z In other words: No drugstores, no discounters, no trendy teen hangouts, no tacky. Luxury shopping returns to downtown D.C. Is Washington ready to buy? On some airlines, bag fees remain the same no matter when you pay, but discounters like Spirit and Frontier rise between the time you book your flight and the day of departure. 6 tips for saving money on airline baggage fees 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z “Now the Web sites are fighting the discounters, who are fighting the flash sale sites.” Bargain Hunters, Hold That Click 2011-10-28T22:31:39Z The folks at Rothmans don’t see themselves as discounters anymore but the store’s off-the-rack identity remains. Front Row: Bill de Blasio Relies on New York Fashion Names, Like Rothmans 2014-01-14T16:16:50Z “Because that makes possible success for AMC, while other discounters by contrast will continue to be hemorrhaging cash.” AMC Starts Subscription Service, Challenging MoviePass 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z The business later disintegrated because of sharp competition from record discounters like Sam Goody. Paul Ash, President of Music Store Chain, Dies at 84 2014-02-11T02:14:50Z Target is more vulnerable than Walmart and other big box discounters. Target puts up strong third quarter numbers with customers under pressure from inflation 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, discounters have been drawing in thousands of extra customers as families look to get the most out of their budgets. Food price rises slow to lowest in more than a year 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z It said customers who used to shop only at the discounters were now buying items in Sainsbury's too. Sainsbury's gains ground in battle with Aldi and Lidl 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Now the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer wants to change its image from merely a steep discounter to a destination where customers can also purchase fashionable home goods and clothing. Walmart to upgrade 1,400 stores with $9 billion investment 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z "Discount shopping is here to stay, so much so that shoppers don't even call Aldi and Lidl discounters any longer - they are their supermarkets of choice." Shopping habits have changed for good, says Aldi 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The discounter, which is marketing Y2K inspired cargo pants and Barbiecore, has been speeding up development to get trends to market faster, though the company declined to offer more specific details. Y2K fashion has taken over. And Gen Z is loving it 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z Dollar stores and other discounters might even benefit if more financially squeezed consumers turn to bargain-hunting. Retailers beware: Resumption of student loan payments could lead some buyers to pull back 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z The company wants to change its image from merely a steep discounter to a destination where customers can also purchase fashionable home goods and clothing. Analysis-Why Walmart's new bet on fashion brands, home decor threatens specialty chains 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z The discounters have been gaining share for a decade but have been boosted by the cost of living crisis, as customers look to save. 'Massive shift' in food shopping habits as prices soar 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z "The discounter sits in a good position in an environment where consumers are pulling back, or looking for lower priced options." Walmart lifts annual sales, profit view on resilient consumer spending 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z Now, faced with the prospect of losing customers to the discounters Aldi and Lidl, and in light of the soaring cost of living, there has been a clear shift. Loyalty cards: How a big yellow label influences what we buy 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z The discounter said it was putting limits of three per customer on sales of peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes. Aldi joins Asda and Morrisons in fruit and veg limits 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z After all, Miller asked rhetorically: “When they go on vacation, all the heads of the great discounters like Costco and Amazon, where do they go?” This Seattle bookstore draws design aficionados from around the globe 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z While the price gap with the discounters remains material - at 14-18% for a 45 item shopping basket according to Which? - it has narrowed in recent years. British supermarkets confront their German discounting demons 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The British arm of German discounter Aldi plans to almost double its 60-strong store estate in London, it said on Monday. Australia's Woolworths first-half profit jumps, inflation pressures loom 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z The British arm of German discounter Aldi plans to almost double its 60-strong store estate in London, it said on Monday. Bath & Body Works adds second new director amid pressure from Third Point 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z The British arm of German discounter Aldi said on Thursday it was looking to hire more than 6,000 workers, continuing its expansion plans after a robust performance over the key holiday season. Gucci banks on private 'salons' for the ultra-rich to revive sales 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Still, turning around Bed Bath & Beyond is expected to be difficult amid increasing competition from discounters. Bed Bath & Beyond says it’s in default on its loans 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z They are also trading down more to discounters, with data from consultants McKinsey showing the trend is particularly evident in household products, frozen foods and snacks and confectionary. Analysis: Europe's retailers brace for cutback Christmas 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z The British arm of German discounter Aldi said this month it aimed to recruit 3,000 workers before the festive period. Britain's Boots to recruit 10,000 workers for Christmas period 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z The report by Kantar also showed that the discounters are once again the fastest growing grocers. Grocery bills set to soar by £643 this year 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z In the battle over chocolate Easter bunnies, the Swiss chocolatier prevailed over the German discounter. Credit Suisse Takes a Hit Over Investor Fears 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z The boss of Aldi has said customers are switching to the discounter "in droves" as the cost of living crisis continues to hit struggling households. Aldi boss: Shoppers are 'switching in their droves' 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z She is noticing higher food prices and has started shopping more at discounters. 'We'll be lucky to keep our heads above water' 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The discounter says it is part of the company's efforts to tackle food waste. Lidl to sell misshapen drought-affected vegetables 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z "They don't want to lose business to value channels," such as dollar stores or other discounters, he said. Analysis: Colgate, Tide maker P&G rejig price tactics to keep cash-strapped shoppers 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Poundland boss told the BBC there is now a "definite dynamic" of shoppers migrating away from major supermarkets to the discounters. Poundland boosts £1 products in battle for shoppers 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z The discounter has recently overtaken Morrisons to become the fourth biggest supermarket in the UK. Aldi boss: Shoppers are 'switching in their droves' 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, discounter Big Lots suffered steep sales declines in the latest quarter, noting cutbacks in items like furniture. Soaring inflation divides spending for haves and have-nots 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z The other big discounters also reported shifts in spending. Best Buy lowers outlook as Q1 results show inflation’s bite 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Both Asda and Morrisons are losing out as consumers turn to discounters to cut their costs, according to research firm Kantar. Morrisons cuts prices of 500 items as inflation soars 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z But the boss of Poundland says the discounters are starting to grow again. Poundland moves into fresh food 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z Rival discounter Lidl has also been gaining ground as shoppers seek to lower their bills. Aldi boss: Shoppers are 'switching in their droves' 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z M&S had accused the German discounter of copying its Colin the Caterpillar cake. Colin the Caterpillar cake row crumbles 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z The discounter has not offered any details about how it’s taking steps to meet the federal mandate. Companies keep mum as vaccine mandate goes to Supreme Court 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z Elsewhere, British discounter EasyJet said it had canceled some flights between the U.K. and France and Germany for the rest of December, following the introduction of restrictions on U.K. travelers to those countries. Airlines’ U.S. holiday flight cuts near 2,400 on crew shortages 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z With a cost of living squeeze looming this winter, discounters will hope to gain more business, he says. Aldi says it can weather the food shortage storm 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Rival discounter Lidl is also seeing a rapid increase in sales. Aldi boss: Shoppers are 'switching in their droves' 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z The discounter later brought out a limited edition for charity. Colin the Caterpillar cake row crumbles 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z They face stepped up competition online and from discounters that thrived in the last year. Shoppers go back to stores, but retailers face challenges 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z And Walmart and other discounters still face increasing competition from online juggernaut Amazon. Retailer results so far show people are going out, spending 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z But the company struggled in recent years, hurt by competitors’ more inclusive strategies as well as increasing competition from online and discounters that offered better prices. Les Wexner exits board, severs last ties to retail empire 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z Both discounters are still expanding, unlike traditional supermarkets which are adding little, if any, new space. Aldi boss: Shoppers are 'switching in their droves' 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z M&S and Aldi are also involved in a separate copyright dispute over allegations the discounter copied an M&S "light-up" gin liqueur product. Colin the Caterpillar cake row crumbles 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z That increased the dominance of Target and other discounters. Target keeps sales momentum going during pandemic 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z That only increased the dominance of discounters, which were allowed to stay open. Trade group: Retail sales should grow 6.5% to 8.2% this year 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z The Minneapolis-based discounter signed a deal late last year with beauty chain Ulta to open more than 100 beauty shops by middle of this year. Levi’s first home collection deepens Target relationship 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z This is unlike during the financial crisis, when the big four chains raised prices too much, allowing the discounters to steal a march and begin their breakneck expansion. Aldi boss: Shoppers are 'switching in their droves' 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z The strong sales bodes well for the holiday shopping season, while offering the latest evidence of a widening gap between the discounters and big box stores and mall-based retailers. Target gains steam heading into crucial holiday season 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Amazon and big discounters like Walmart and Target are only getting stronger as they offer low prices and one-stop shopping. U.S. bankruptcy court approves sales of J.C. Penney 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z The discounter said the items remain available for purchase by customers. Walmart removes guns, ammunition on display at U.S. stores 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z The discounter, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, will kick off the deals online Nov. 4, with new deals in stores on Nov. 7. Walmart to spread out deals to avoid Black Friday crowds 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z During the last recession, savvy shoppers switched to the discounters and their lower prices. Aldi looks at online move as shopping habits change 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z The Grocer reports that the supermarket giant is demanding suppliers lower prices to allow it to compete with German discounter Aldi. Haribo stocks run low at Tesco over price cut row 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z The discounter’s Sam’s Club division is offering web cams and more headphones, and also adding lap desks for kids learning at home. COVID-19 reshapes back-to-school spending 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z The company also ended the sale of handguns in Alaska, the only state where the discounter sold them. Walmart removes guns, ammunition on display at U.S. stores 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z The group represents discounters such as Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Travel, as well as smaller air cargo carriers and charter operators. American Air pilots want U.S. to buy plane seats for pandemic protection 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z Far better off were essential retailers, including dollar chains, discounters and food stores. US retail sales up 17.7% in a partial rebound from plunge 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z In March, Tesco launched its "Aldi Price Match" campaign, to match the prices on hundreds of its goods with the German discounter. Haribo stocks run low at Tesco over price cut row 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z The company also ended the sale of handguns in Alaska, the only state where the discounter sold handguns. Walmart drops ammunition, firearms on display in some stores 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z But since the late 1990s, Penney struggled with weak sales and heavier competition from discounters and specialty chains that were squeezing its business from both ends. Pandemic claims yet another retailer: J.C. Penney 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z The company, which has been struggling amid competition from discounters and online retailers like Amazon, will be removed from the benchmark S&P; 500 and shifted to the S&P; SmallCap 600 as of Monday. Macy’s added to clearance from benchmark S&P 500 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z Rival discounter Lidl GB said it was recruiting up to 2,500 additional temporary workers. Stretched British supermarkets step-up hiring to ride out health crisis 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z Such stockpiling is expected to last for weeks, resulting in a boon for discounters and grocery stores as well as food delivery services that is also introducing logistical headaches at the same time. With spreading virus comes fears — and lots of stockpiling 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z Target, Walmart and other discounters and pharmacy chains have reported big crowds of customers stocking up on basics like hand sanitizers and canned goods. Spreading virus could deal big blow to malls 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Many of them will likely shop more at discounters — if they shop at all, analysts say. Pandemic claims yet another retailer: J.C. Penney 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Department stores are trying to reinvent themselves at a time when Americans are buying more clothing online or from discounters like T.J. J.C. Penney sees key sales figure down for the year 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z Because the consumer group only tracked supermarkets that sell their full range online, discounters Lidl and Aldi were not included in the study. Sainsbury's named cheapest supermarket of 2019 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z But some retailers, including the discounters, were full of festive cheer. Christmas retail winners and losers 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z In 1980s, discounters such as Arco began selling fuel at just above cost to drive sales of beer, junk food and other higher-margin items in their then-new convenience stores. A former Egyptian engineer found the secret to building a big Northwest gas-station chain 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z Like many department stores, Penney is struggling to remain relevant in an era when Americans are buying more online or from discounters. Pandemic claims yet another retailer: J.C. Penney 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Based on reports from his team who were in stores and malls over the past 24 hours, discounters like Target and Wal-Mart drew big crowds for door busters on Thursday. The Latest: Analyst says Black Friday off to strong start 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Recently, it expanded a test with discounter Target Corp. Levi Strauss’s 3Q profits drop 4.1% 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z Aldi was one of the discounters that had a strong Christmas. Christmas retail winners and losers 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z In 2010, he himself became a discounter with the first of 11 Arco stations, whose customers tend to prioritize cheap gasoline. A former Egyptian engineer found the secret to building a big Northwest gas-station chain 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z They've been improving their offer and trying to close the price gap with the discounters. Aldi plans to open a new supermarket each week 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z Last week, the discounter raised its annual profit expectations after reporting strong second-quarter profits and sales. Target teams up with Disney to open shops 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z The discounter has been sprucing up its stores with new brands and displays. Target teams up with Disney to open shops 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z Yet deep discounters like Dollar Tree and Dollar General are not immune from the economic impacts of the trade war between the U.S. and China. Investors look at dollar stores as U.S. recession fears increase 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z But clothing chains and department stores haven’t differentiated their merchandise enough, and now discounters are further squeezing them by pushing into more affordable trendy fashions, retail industry analysts say. Retailers’ results show sharp divide between losers, winners 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z The Airbus order was booked last month at the Paris Air Show by the discounter’s parent, Saudi Arabian Airlines. Boeing’s 737 Max loses its first customer as Flyadeal goes to Airbus 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z The discounter has been sprucing up its stores with new brands and displays. Target teams up with Disney to open shops 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z As part of the collaboration with The Walt Disney Co., the Minneapolis-based discounter says it will open 25 Disney-branded stores start on Oct. Target teams up with Disney to open shops 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z Target’s move marks the latest effort by the Minneapolis discounter to expand same-day options. Target ups the ante in online delivery wars 2019-06-13T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, the discounter expanded its multicultural sun care offerings with the introduction of Black Girl Sunscreen and Unsung. Navigating the beauty aisle for women of color 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z “Luxury players are doing okay, and discounters are doing okay,” said Mark Cohen, director of retail studies for Columbia Business School and the former chief executive of Sears Canada. J.C. Penney and Kohl’s have failed their most loyal customers: Middle-aged moms 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z As part of the collaboration with The Walt Disney Co., the Minneapolis-based discounter says it will open 25 Disney-branded stores start on Oct. Target teams up with Disney to open shops 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z Last week, the discounter raised its annual profit expectations after reporting strong second-quarter profits and sales. Target teams up with Disney to open shops 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z Among those challenges — steady competition from online retailers and discounters and, especially, the failure of many of its own physical locations to deliver adequate sales and profits, Saunder says. Wall Street skeptical over Nordstrom turnaround strategy 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z The retail lab is the third project from Walmart’s new incubation arm, created after the Jet.com acquisition as a way for the discounter to shape the future of retail. AP EXCLUSIVE: At Walmart, using AI to watch the store 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z Superdry said that its fall in profits were due to unseasonably warm weather and tough competition from discounters. Superdry rejects founder's 'damaging' plan 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z When the discounter reported earnings late last month, it estimated the impact would be $10 million to $15 million for Jan. 1 through Jan. 23. Southwest Air stock drops on $60-million hit from U.S. government shutdown 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Lidl, along with its fellow German discounter Aldi, might be growing strongly in the UK right now but it wasn't always that way. How Lidl learnt to be less German in the UK 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z Although Sears stood atop American retailing for most of the 20th century, it has struggled with a shift to online shopping and the rise of discounters. Sears to Stay Open After Edward Lampert Prevails in Bankruptcy Auction 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z Overall, the supermarkets were solid, but the discounters stole a march, seeing the strongest growth. Christmas: How shops fared in four charts 2019-01-12T05:00:00Z The negative sentiment weighed on shares of discounters like Target Corp. Strong Economy Can’t Save Macy’s From Retail Shifts 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z One of the threats to the established UK supermarkets remains the German discounters. Supermarkets battle over price cuts 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z One of the ways the discounters attract shoppers is with the so-called "middle aisle" - a smörgåsbord of products from kids' toys to electricals. How Lidl learnt to be less German in the UK 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z Heavy competition between the traditional supermarkets and the fast-growing discounters, which focus on advertising cheap vegetables in the days before Christmas, mean wholesale cost rises are not being passed on to shoppers in many cases. UK shoppers face most expensive Christmas dinner in a decade 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z The discounter recently introduced WalmartToyLab.com, a new digital playground where shoppers can play with 20 top toys on their computer or tablet. Adults want cozy, kids want gross: 4 holiday trends to watch 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z The night is in fact to promote discounter Lidl's Christmas gin range. How long can gin stay in high spirits? 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z Katz’s book explored the hubris and insularity of a behemoth that couldn’t imagine being usurped, and thus didn’t anticipate the rise of mall competition or discounters or, eventually, the internet. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z There had been speculation that the rapid growth of the German discounters might not be considered in the CMA's review. Aldi and Lidl part of Sainsbury-Asda probe 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z But the onset of discounters like Walmart created challenges for Sears that have only grown. Sears files for Chapter 11 amid plunging sales, massive debt 2018-10-15T04:00:00Z But the onset of discounters like Walmart created challenges for Sears that have only grown. Sears files for Chapter 11 amid plunging sales, massive debt 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z In recent years, the arrival of discounters Aldi and Lidl and the increasing popularity of online delivery has ramped up competition in the supermarket sector. Waitrose unpacks groceries while you’re out 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z With margins being squeezed for all grocers and ever more competition from discounters like Aldi and Lidl, the food business appears stale. Are Knickers, Candy and Colin the Caterpillar Cakes Enough to Save a British Icon? 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z It seemed unfair to let an online discounter such as Walmart.com swoop in and grab the sale. Are low prices for consumers always a good thing for society? 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z Setting up Jack's - said to be named after Jack Cohen, who founded a grocer in 1919 that later became Tesco - is also an admission that the discounters are now credible competitors, Ms Berg says. Tesco takes on Aldi and Lidl with Jack's 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z Department stores, discounters and auto-parts retailers are some of the biggest gainers. Wages Are Rising. Will Inflation Follow? 2018-09-09T04:00:00Z Many analysts said prospects are uncertain for grocers competing with Amazon and deep discounters. Natural Grocers Shrug Off Amazon-Whole Foods Threat 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Supermarket margins are being clipped by big box stores, discounters and Amazon, which bought... The Proxy Advisers’ Veto 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z Amazon, Walmart and European discounters, are making the U.S. grocery business more competitive than ever. Rite-Aid, Albertsons Face Challenging Times for Retailers 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z U.S. retailers like drugstores and supermarkets, themselves under pressure from online retailers and so-called hard discounter supermarkets, are responding by pressuring suppliers for lower prices and investing more in private-label alternatives. Kimberly-Clark Faces a Messy Situation 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z “New ways of doing business are needed to deal with exogenous threats such as Amazon and discounter expansion,” he said. Carrefour, Tesco deal to squeeze suppliers, big and small 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z The discounter, a longtime rival of Aldi in Europe, grabbed market share when it opened in the U.K., and many observers expected the company to shake up the U.S. industry. A year after Amazon-Whole Foods deal, grocery rivalary is hot as ever 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z But new competition, ranging from European discounters like Aldi to Amazon’s Whole Foods, will leave even the best-positioned supermarkets struggling for growth. Grocery Chains Are Being Squeezed From All Sides 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z At one stage the rise of the discounters appeared unstoppable. What's eating the pound shops? 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z The market looks very different today, with the rise of the discounters and the ability to buy groceries online. Sainsbury's-Asda may 'have to sell 73 shops' 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z Other Rite Aid shareholders say they don’t want to invest in the grocery industry, where competition from Amazon.com Inc. and discounters is hurting the sales and margins of traditional supermarkets. Rite Aid Shareholders Sour on Albertsons Deal 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z Aldi continues to expand, renovate stores and add organic items as it tries to move beyond its image as a no-frills discounter. A year after Amazon-Whole Foods deal, grocery rivalary is hot as ever 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z The losers in the grocery business will be consumer brands like Kraft Heinz, which are hurt by private-label goods, and smaller chains, hurt by the discounters. Grocery Chains Are Being Squeezed From All Sides 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z But with sales falling, negotiating this kind of deal with manufacturers is tougher for discounters. What's eating the pound shops? 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z He thinks discounters will launch more coast-to-coast flights, which will trigger more flights from competitors. The Rare Case Where Airlines and Passengers Both Win 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z Store sales: The weekly measure of comparable-store sales at chain stores, discounters and department stores will be released Tuesday. California Inc.: Fasten your seat belt — Spielberg's 'Ready Player One' is here 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z One senior director of a big four player said the discounters price position was unsustainable. Aldi and Lidl dig deeper into Britain's grocery market 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z Now, the $11 billion in sales still happening at Toys R Us each year will disperse to other retailers like Amazon and discounters, analysts say. Toys R Us downfall to have impact on toy makers to landlords 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z Supermarkets and other discounters also offer cheap deals on goods. What's eating the pound shops? 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z The company also is looking to ward off competitors on multiple fronts, including Amazon.com Inc., German discounter Aldi and meal-kit purveyor Blue Apron Holdings Inc. Walmart starts offering meal kits and prepared dinners, challenging Blue Apron and restaurants 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z Hamleys, Woolworths and Hawkins Bazaar all suffered from the onslaught of internet shopping, plus the discounters and supermarkets before them, but Toys R Us didn't learn from their example. Five reasons Toys R Us failed 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z The discounter said it would open 19 new shops in the first two months of 2018, creating more than 700 new jobs. Discounter Lidl opens 700th UK store 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z But the company lost ground to discounters like Target and Walmart, and then to Amazon, as even nostalgic parents sought deals elsewhere. Toys R Us downfall to have impact on toy makers to landlords 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z It came be known as merit aid because many of the early discounters started giving out grants to top students. Why It’s So Hard to Calculate What You’ll Pay for College 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z But consumers aren’t paying much more yet because grocers, discounters and online retailers are all holding down prices to win business. Grocers Absorb Rise in Food Prices to Keep Customers From Straying 2017-12-17T05:00:00Z While discounters like TJX operate in a sort of an oasis, many other retailers face a conundrum. Some Big Retailers Are Still Betting On Brick and Mortar 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z All four are fighting hard against the rapid rise of the German discounters, Aldi and Lidl, which are both seeing sales rise in double digits, although that is partly because they are opening new stores. Asda sales continue to increase 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z The discounter said it will open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving and then close at midnight local time. Head of New York Fed will retire next year 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z The Minneapolis-based discounter says it will open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving and then close at midnight local time. Target to offer shoppers a breather after Thanksgiving 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z The Minneapolis-based discounter says it will open at 5 p.m. on the day of the turkey feast and then close at midnight local time. Target to offer shoppers a breather after Thanksgiving 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z At the time, the warehouse retailer was seen as a discounter, and foodies thought Cohen was crazy for taking his product there. Skinny Pop brand warrior nods to Amazon’s growing clout in food 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z However, the discounters, too, are finding profits harder to grow than sales. Do the better off really use discounters? 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z The discounter, like other grocers, was punished twice by investors fearful that Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market would mean aggressive price competition in grocery. Costco Stock at a Discount 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z She noted that partnerships with companies such as Uber enable the discounter to get the business "up and running" and that it will be able to learn a lot. Amazon is getting some competition: Wal-Mart and Google venture into voice-activated shopping 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z “People are watching their pennies more. The hard discounter model is attractive to them, just like we saw in the U.K.” As Brexit Nears, ‘Discounters’ Gain Ground in U.K. Supermarket Wars 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z Kroger Co. is suing a new rival in the U.S. supermarket sector, accusing German discounter Lidl of using a private label too similar to its own. Grocers Battle Over Store-Brand Trademarks 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z The Wall Street Journal reports: “Consumers are buying more of their groceries outside of traditional supermarkets. Online merchants, discounters and meal-kit delivery services are all grabbing market share.” Opinion | Let America plunge toward our fast-unfolding future 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Groceries are already a fiercely competitive business, with low-cost rivals like Aldi putting pressure on traditional supermarket chains and another discounter, Lidl, opening its first U.S. stores just this week. Shoppers may see big changes after Amazon buys Whole Foods 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z Still, Kroger executives believe the company has an advantage offering a wider breadth of services than discounters, and that many people like going into physical stores to do their shopping. Sale on milk and eggs: Kroger cuts outlook amid price fight 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z The shift toward “the discounters” is not just a short-term issue for Britain’s supermarket sector. As Brexit Nears, ‘Discounters’ Gain Ground in U.K. Supermarket Wars 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z Another rival, German discounter Aldi Inc, is aiming for prices 21 percent below its U.S. competition and is aggressively expanding its presence. Germany's Lidl prepares to enter U.S. supermarket wars 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z The "pile it high, sell it cheap" approach has helped three other discounters make the grade. Rich List 2017: Six surprising ways to make money - BBC News 2017-05-07T04:00:00Z The airline said it’s reduced its reliance on Denver, where it competes against a United Continental hub and discounter Southwest Airlines. No-frills airline Frontier files for IPO 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z That adds to the woes of mall-based stores, as people are already buying fewer clothes, spending online or at discounters when they do, and demanding more personal and convenient ways to buy. Business Highlights 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z But they’re fighting a market in which people are already buying fewer clothes, spending online or at discounters when they do, and demanding more personal and convenient ways to buy. Woe for stores as shoppers look elsewhere for inspiration 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z But the discounters said drivers are trained and insured and some like to get back on the road quickly. Discounters 'exploit' lorry drivers - BBC News 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z It’s also that mall traffic is reportedly declining, shoppers are more apt to flock to discounters such as T.J. Nordstrom’s big, beautiful stores are losing ground 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z Ticket discounter Goldstar said Wednesday that Colorado Ballet’s production of the Christmas staple was voted the best by Goldstar members who rate and review “The Nutcracker” shows they recently attended. Colorado Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ wins audience prize 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z This year, Finn said, Ragstock for the first time discounted its collection from the launch Nov. 1 as sales migrate to big-box discounters and department stores. Ho-ho-horribly ugly Christmas sweater fad refuses to fade 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z Based on their answers, about 6% of the teenagers qualified as the steepest time discounters, with the strongest preference for immediate reward. A Criminal Trait in the Refusal to Wait? 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z Lorry driver David Janczak-Hogarth says that exploiting drivers is part of the discounters' business model. Discounters 'exploit' lorry drivers - BBC News 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z The low vacancy rate reflects the ability of some malls to fill the void left by store closings by offering space to dollar stores and discounters. U.S. mall investors set to lose billions as retail gloom deepens 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z U.K. national chains have engaged in costly price wars for years, fighting each other and a band of ultra-low-price discounters for market share. Unilever Resolves Pricing Dispute With Tesco 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z Moreover, the new discounters offer two-cabin services with more perks up front, further blurring the distinction between them and the coach cabins of the full-service airlines. Budget Airlines Spread Their Wings Across the Atlantic 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z The discounter opened a store in downtown Manhattan on Wednesday that’s one-third the size of its regular stores. Target thinks small to try to win over shoppers 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z Both discounters said drivers are insured, get protective clothing and full training which should take half an hour. Discounters 'exploit' lorry drivers - BBC News 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z Aldi, one of the German discounters that initiated the industry’s ongoing price war, last month announced a £300 million store rollout and refurbishment program. It’s No Time to Shop for Tesco’s Shares 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z The stores there display clothes and housewares more interesting than the commodities at the discounters. Main Street shopping and the internet 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z Benjamin Smith, president of passenger airlines at Air Canada, said he sees discounters such as Canada’s WestJet as a bigger threat to charter operators than his own business. Budget Airlines Spread Their Wings Across the Atlantic 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z Shoppers are indeed favoring discounters, and the competition is trying to catch up. Wall St. Week Ahead: Cheap clothes makes for pricy stocks at TJX, Ross 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z But there is a risk that department-store sales projections are still too high, benefiting discounters. Why Lighter Shelves Won’t Support Sagging Retailers for Long 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z Before that, he was director of contracts for discounter ValuJet Airlines. United Airlines new CEO replaces 2 top executives 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z The group’s annual estimate reflects sales retailers such as discounters, department stores and grocery stores, but excludes sales at automotive dealers, gas stations and restaurants. Trade group raises 2016 sales growth forecast to 3.4 percent 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z The companies hope the merger will strengthen their buying clout and reduce costs as they are grappling with competition from discounters and upscale chains. Delhaize, Ahold Agree to Sell 86 U.S. Stores to Get FTC Merger Approval 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z "A possible consumer downturn plays into discounters' hands as consumers looking to save cash trade down." Poundland agrees to £597m takeover from Steinhoff - BBC News 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z The previous strategy of passing on higher import costs served consumers badly, eroding Tesco’s reputation for value and paving the way for German discounters Aldi and Lidl to seize market share. Why Tesco Won’t Get a ‘Brexit’ Boost 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z He said discounters were best-placed to cope with the changes, while mainstream supermarkets would be hit the hardest. Weak pound 'could raise supermarket prices' - BBC News 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z Under growing pressure from discounters and online rivals, supermarkets are trying to transform themselves into places where customers might want to hang out rather than just grabbing groceries and heading home. Attention Shoppers: Yoga in Aisle 3 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Asda is attempting to recoup sales by narrowing the price gap with the discounters and widen its price advantage over its three biggest rivals. Asda chief Andy Clarke to be replaced by Sean Clarke - BBC News 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Both companies face the same problem: aggressive competition from discounters that has sapped the productivity of their stores. Tesco Versus Sainsbury: Weight-Watcher vs. Bodybuilder 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z However, it struggled to compete against mass-merchant discounters, online retailers and specialty high-end outlets and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March. California Inc.: A big ship celebrates a big milestone 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z In a suit filed in New York State Supreme Court Tuesday, the Bentonville, Arkansas-based discounter says Visa is forcing the retailer to allow customers to use a signature when they use the chip-based debit cards. Wal-Mart is suing Visa over chip-enabled debit cards 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z In a suit filed in New York State courts Tuesday, the Bentonville, Arkansas-based discounter says Visa is forcing the retailer to allow customers to use a signature when they use the chip-based debit cards. Wal-Mart sues Visa in dispute over chip-enabled debit cards 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z Traditional chains are caught in a shrinking midmarket, between the luxury and service of high-end shops and the rock-bottom prices of discounters. U.K. Retail Sales Spell Gloom for High Street 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z Four years ago, the discounter decided to remove the workers at the front of the store and relocated them to other areas. Wal-Mart is bringing back greeters to a majority of its 5,000 U.S. stores 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Contact lens manufacturers are aligned with optometrists against discounters, in part because the doctors can introduce patients to new products while discounters sell them what’s been prescribed. Johnson & Johnson ends contacts lens policy amid price wars 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z "This suit is about protecting our customers' bank accounts when they use their debit cards at Wal-Mart," a spokesman for the discounter said in an emailed statement to The Associated Press. Wal-Mart is suing Visa over chip-enabled debit cards 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z The discounters are planning to open hundreds of new stores and Lidl, in particular, is targeting Tesco’s backyard in London and the south-east. Dancing in the aisles 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z Airlines say they’ve been putting lots of deeply discounted fares into markets—some as low as $39—to counter fast-growing discounters like Spirit Airlines. Flying to More Than One City Just Got More Expensive 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z He recently launched a new fresh food “Farm” range to compete with the step up in this area by discounters Aldi and Lidl. Tesco Swings to Full-Year Profit 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z Aside from inflating or distorting their numbers, some distributors allegedly buy tickets in bulk and resell them to online discounters as a marketing strategy. China 'Ip Man 3' distributor punished for box office fraud - BBC News 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z Casino made aggressive price cuts in 2013-14 to reposition its Géant Casino and Leader Price chains as discounters, hurting sales growth and profits. This French Grocer Has More Than Activist’s Questions to Answer 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z Analysts say offering a full food offer online would require a substantial investment, while the economics for a discounter are not compelling. Aldi UK expands online product range 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z Many shoppers warmed to the company’s niche between big-box stores and the discounters, doing for flooring what Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore did for paint. Lumber Liquidators sees stock fall after CDC links flooring to cancer risk 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z There is some evidence that the threat from the German discounters is abating. Amazon Wields Double-Edged Sword for Grocer Morrisons 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z The practice goes back to the early 1980s when American Airlines began to vary the price of tickets to fight competition from discounters such as People’s Express. Flexible figures 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z The group’s midmarket Albert Heijn supermarket chain—a national institution, with 35% market share—finally seems to be recovering after losing ground to local discounter Jumbo in the wake of a severe Dutch recession. In U.S. Supermarket Fight, Ahold Delhaize Punches Below Its Weight 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z That includes workers at auto dealers and other outlets that would most likely pay more than discounters like Walmart. Walmart to Deliver Pay Raises Next Month 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z When they do spend, more shoppers hunt for deals, a shift evident in the recent success of heavy discounters like T.J. Retail Sales Were Lackluster in December, Signaling Fragile Economy 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z But it also eases the path of a well-funded new competitor even as the U.K. grocery market continues to digest the effects of a price war with German discounters Aldi and Lidl. Amazon Wields Double-Edged Sword for Grocer Morrisons 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z Asda, which is owned by US chain Walmart, appears to have been suffering more than its rivals, with analysts viewing it as the most vulnerable of the big four to the German discounters. Morrisons to announce Christmas trading results - BBC News 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z In a bid to better compete with discounters and fast fashion brands, Macy’s said it would open about 50 off-price locations under the Macy’s Backstage banner, which it introduced last year. Macy’s to Cut 4,500 Jobs, After Holiday Sales Slump 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Yet, wholesale fragrance distributors are under pressure to keep inventory moving, unloading slow-moving merchandise to discounters and jobbers, in a matter of months. Deal or No Deal? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Discounted Perfumes 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z The discounter says the collection garnered the most social media hits of Target’s limited-time collections, but it was fraught with challenges. Target’s fashion moments for 2015 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z Experts say it will be key for Target to distinguish itself from other discounters while not being perceived as too pricey for its middle-class shoppers. Target’s turnaround gets shoppers back into stores 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z Andrew Watterson, a Southwest senior vice president, said the airline “certainly aspires to recapture” the position of being the lowest-cost carrier, but currently is being undercut by some of the ultra discounters. Airlines Challenge Low-Cost Foes on Fares 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z Target’s “Expect More, Pay Less” formula is facing competition from even deeper discounters like T.J. Target’s Dog Mascot Learns New Tricks in Marketing Blitz 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z It's a pre-emptive strike against its main rivals to drive footfall in the all-important Christmas trading season, and to bolster its battle to win back customers from the discounters. Morrisons cuts unleaded petrol price to below £1 a litre - BBC News 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z The improvement suggests Tesco and Sainsbury's, the two biggest players, may be starting to reassert themselves in a market turned upside down by the rapid growth of the discounters. Dinosaurs stirring: UK's hypermarkets show signs of life 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Cheaper Than Dirt is a “shooting sports discounter” based in Fort Worth, Texas that sells guns, ammunition and tactical gear over the phone and online, according to its website. FBI seized guns, ammo, computers notebooks from home of San Bernardino shooters 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z Scott Kirby, president of American, said its response to discounters now is “more comprehensive” than its prior “hit or miss” approach. Airlines Challenge Low-Cost Foes on Fares 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z But this blurring of the old distinction between discounters and their upmarket rivals carries risks, argues Mr Roberts. Tills ring, are you listening? 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z Albertsons CEO Bob Miller argued that the cost savings would help the companies stay competitive with Kroger, KR -0.43 % the country’s largest grocery retailer, as well as with warehouse stores, specialty grocers and discounters. A Supermarket Chain Shelved by Regulators 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z "The discounters show no sign of stopping and with plans to open hundreds of stores between them, they'll noticeably widen their reach to the British population." Aldi and Lidl double market share in three years - BBC News 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z But discounters, which include Mexico's Volaris and Norwegian Air Shuttle, are growing rapidly by appealing to consumers who want to fly as cheaply as possible. American Airlines posts record profit but worries more about low-cost competitors like Spirit 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z But recently, even this stalwart of middle class shopping has felt the chill wind of a sector fundamentally changed by the arrival of the German discounters Aldi and Lidl. Waitrose boss quits and plots Channel 4 role - BBC News 2015-10-20T04:00:00Z He acknowledged that competition with e-commerce juggernauts, as well as discounters, remained tough. Walmart Stock Sinks After a Warning on Sales 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z He said the major carriers are more aggressively matching the discounters’ fares, which is great for consumers. Plan ahead for cheapest, most bearable holiday travel 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z But for many travelers, the new discounters take the aggravation to another level. Some travelers love to hate the new discount airlines 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z The discounter will also be offering immunizations for a fee in select stores. Wal-Mart expands protein bars to main grocery aisles 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z Retailers that can distinguish themselves with distinct or personalized products and services have a better chance of boosting margins than broad discounters, experts said. Holiday shopping season forecast: consumers fight for deals 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z Even this, he says, is playing into the discounters' hands. How the discounters are beating the supermarkets - BBC News 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z With discounters on one end, and upscale grocery chains on the other, opposing forces are pressuring profits. Look Out, U.S Grocers, U.K.’s Free-for-All Heads Across the Pond 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z Even passengers on other airlines might owe the discounters some gratitude. Some travelers love to hate the new discount airlines 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z But a few, including discounters Spirit and Allegiant, cap weight at 40 pounds per bag. The New Thin Line Between Carry-On and Checked Bags 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z The secondary-city strategy hasn’t done much to bring prices down at nearby big airports, since airlines haven’t matched the prices offered by discounters. A New Trick for Cheap Flights to Europe 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z Well, lots of people shop Walmart; the big discounter didn’t grow to be one of the world’s largest retailers without any shoppers. Millennials May Shop Walmart, But They Don't Love Walmart 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z Small firms are bearing the brunt of supermarkets' efforts to try to regain customers from discounters. Supermarket price war 'hitting food supply firms' - BBC News 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z Many sites, including Amazon, use complex algorithms to update prices in real time to compete with discounter rivals. Amazon Dreams Up a Sale in a Calendar Bursting With Them 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z Supermarkets face many pressures on their profits, including a bitter price war, and having to try to regain market share from discounters. Is click and collect too hot for retailers to handle? - BBC News 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z Now, the surviving quartet of US airline giants – American, Delta, United and the discounter Southwest – are coming under increased scrutiny for “unlawful coordination” on price-gouging. Airline collusion: it's nothing new and will be difficult to prove, analysts say 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z While young shoppers are clearly driven to Walmart for groceries, the big discounter lags its competitor in several key merchandise categories, including apparel, footwear, health/beauty, and toys, again highlighting Walmart’s cross-category shopping issues. Millennials May Shop Walmart, But They Don't Love Walmart 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z At discounter Dollar General Corp., the change would affect only store managers, who are salaried employees, said spokeswoman Mary Winn Pilkington. Companies, Business Groups Blast Overtime Proposal 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z The companies say the pricing rules protect trained eye doctors from being undercut from discounters who “free-ride.” Contact lens companies say Utah law hurts their business 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z The store appears more akin to a discounter, a place for bargain hunting, and offers no obvious improvement on buying the products in a supermarket. The sticky dilemma facing chocolate firms - BBC News 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z Likewise, as shoppers spend more on groceries, it is likely that the beneficiaries will not be upmarket outlets, but discounters such as Aldi and Lidl. Spending on the Spree 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z With already tenuous ties to the big discounter, it appears that as the spending power of the Millennial generation grows, they’ll begin to move beyond Walmart as well. Millennials May Shop Walmart, But They Don't Love Walmart 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z Randy Guiler, vice president of investor relations at rival discounter Dollar Tree Inc., said, “While this change will result in added business costs, it will also provide additional income to millions of workers.” Companies, Business Groups Blast Overtime Proposal 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z Those considering Shipping Pass also hold more spending power than typical Walmart shoppers, presenting an opportunity for the big discounter to reach shoppers with bigger pocketbooks. Why Walmart's Shipping Pass May Win With Shoppers 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z Though they may be unaware of why mainstream supermarkets seem so full of pricey branded products, they are voting with their feet and heading to the deep discounters. Buying up the shelves 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z The discounters are also benefitting from a backlash against their bigger rivals: they're are seen as a welcome outsider, says Dimitrios Tsivrikos, a consumer and business psychologist at University College London. The unstoppable rise of the discounters - BBC News 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z Alas, while Walmart is a top shopping destination for the youngest generation, their affinity for the big discounter is lacking. Millennials May Shop Walmart, But They Don't Love Walmart 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z The companies say the program protects eye doctors from being undercut by discounters that don’t offer customers the same level of expertise. Utah defends contentious law on contact lens price-fixing 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z But the discounters say that the minimum prices hurt customers by making lenses more expensive. Contested Utah law could impact contact lens industry 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z To try to bolster sales, Macy’s is set to open four off-price stores in the New York metropolitan area later this year, joining an increasingly crowded field of discounters that include T.J. Macy’s Falls Short in 1st-Quarter Earnings 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z She also credits the straightforward everyday pricing strategy of the discounters, compared to the "opaque" costs of their bigger rivals for their continuing popularity. The unstoppable rise of the discounters - BBC News 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z The slow recovery in wages after the financial crisis made shoppers more cost conscious and some switched to discounters like Aldi and Lidl. Supermarkets: Everything 'up for grabs' 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z As discounters bite, profit margins in the supermarket sector are already squeezed. Confusopoly - the art of baffling your customers on price 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z The discounter partnered with the Lilly Pulitzer brand to carry a collection of 250 pieces for a fraction of the price of the Palm Beach designer's original merchandise. Running out of time: Limited-time deals can be limiting 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z He continued a part-time job in security for the retail clothing discounter Syms, in Niles, Ill., but the company went out of business the following year, in 2011, and the position disappeared. Study Finds Older Workers Often Missing From Rising Job Rate 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z I caught up with Mr Higginson in the City and he was candid about the problems Morrisons and the other major supermarkets are facing after several years of recession and increased competition from the discounters. Supermarkets' price rise 'mistake' 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z The store also struck competition with discounters such as Best Buy and Wal-Mart, who undercut Tower's prices and hurt the chain's earnings. Documentary about Tower Records debuts at SXSW festival 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z These are areas within the traditional discounter store that offer a modest selection of fresh items including produce, meat and baked goods. Target Plans To Win Back Shoppers Naturally 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z Overall, the strategies show that the large department stores and discounters acknowledge that the one-size-fits-all approach is flawed, especially when the size in question is a hulking big box store. 5 Ways Department Stores Are Fighting to Stay Alive 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z That would put Wal-Mart in a position to challenge K mart as the king of the discounters. Walmart's One-Time Claim to Fame: Employee Morale 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z He told me: "Morrisons doesn't know what it wants to be. "It's tried to be all things to all people - one minute it's trying to be Waitrose, the next minute a discounter. Supermarkets' price rise 'mistake' 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z E-commerce continues to upend long-established business models, and consumers are shopping less at supermarkets and hypermarkets and more in convenience stores, at discounters, and online. Creating What Consumers Want 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z Target is not the only US discounter to suffer across the border. Target to close all 133 Canada stores 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z The retailer's websites resemble those of many other discounters, offering deals on a broad range of products such as televisions, tablets, blenders and sports equipment. PriceSmart expanding its warehouse clubs further into Latin America 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z It has refused to chase the upstart discounters by slashing prices, as mid-market rivals have done. Learning to be different 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z In the north of England, which is Morrisons' heartland, the Danish discounter Netto has recently returned to the fray, backed by Sainsburys. Supermarkets' price rise 'mistake' 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z The discounters are making their name with own-product lines, often a third cheaper than the price of branded competitors. Good day for Tesco, grimmer for M&S 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z It's tried to match the upstart discounters on price. A bumpy year ahead 2015-01-03T05:00:00Z Deep discounters such as the dollar store formats will keep growing and with the pending sale of Family Dollar, the market will become even more competitive in 2015. What's In Store For Retail In 2015 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z That might fend off the discounters for a bit. Learning to be different 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z Global Research Director at analysts Planet Retail, Natalie Berg describes the rise of the discounters as part of "a perfect storm". Asda boss says 2015 will be tough 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z The ticket discounter on Tuesday declared the "A Bur-Less-Q Nutcracker" by MBS Productions the winner of the 8th annual contest that crowns the best version of "The Nutcracker" in the land. A burlesque version of 'The Nutcracker' wins Goldstar prize 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z But the discounter needs a strong holiday season to help make up for 2014, when a massive data breach right before Christmas wrecked its results for the season. Big Black Friday Stakes 2014-11-28T05:00:00Z "Low food inflation is good for the low-labor guys," he said, referring to the fact discounters employ fewer workers. Analysis: Low food inflation tightens squeeze on Europe's grocers 2014-11-27T05:00:00Z The fall reflected the impact of discounters Aldi and Lidl, as well as lower prices of staples such as vegetables, milk and bread. Grocers 'report rare fall in sales' 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z So confident are they that Danish discounter Netto is returning to the UK after a 14 year absence. Asda boss says 2015 will be tough 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z The discounters carry fewer products than the traditional stores, and many shoppers seem to prefer that. A trolley-load of pain 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z Before the discounters appeared, most British consumers swallowed the attractive proposition that UK supermarkets offer unbeatable value for money. No wonder superstores are dying – we’re sick and tired of their culture 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z Every industry trend seems to be going against the company, including the rise of discounters at one end of the value spectrum and upscale grocery stores like Waitrose at the other. Tesco Chairman to Step Down as Overstatement of Profits Grows 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z The inclusion of Aldi, the German deep discounter of primarily food, on the list of potential tenants suggests that negotiations are likely under way to lease some of the Kmart properties. Why Sears Undermines Its Own Positioning By Leasing To Primark 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z The former UK managing director of Aldi, Paul Foley, told Wake Up to Money the rise of the discounters was "unstoppable." Asda boss says 2015 will be tough 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z To turn things around, Sainsbury’s, like other struggling supermarkets, announced that it will cut spending in order to try to lower prices, a clear strategy to compete with the discounters. A trolley-load of pain 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z But the discounters have done the UK a service by shaking up our shopping habits. No wonder superstores are dying – we’re sick and tired of their culture 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z The German-owned “hard discounter”, which specialises in selling a smaller range of foods at far lower prices than traditional British supermarkets, first started operating in Britain in 1990. Trolley wars 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z Meanwhile the big story is the rise of the discounters, which shave their costs by not stocking 20 of everything. The unromantic truth: supermarkets aren’t dying, and that’s a good thing 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z Shoppers are generally more accepting of the discounters. Asda boss says 2015 will be tough 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z With two German discounters muscling into the market and a growing aversion to megastores, the French retail industry bears some similarity to the UK's. Brutal competition batters supermarkets the world over 2014-10-04T04:00:00Z He added: "Because it price matches the discounters, the Match & More card will provide the ultimate guarantee about Morrisons' value for money." Morrisons pins hopes on loyalty card 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z All the big supermarkets are under increasing pressure as food prices are barely rising and shoppers are defecting in their droves to discounters such as Lidl and Aldi. Live well with 50p less: Sainsbury’s sales strategy slip up 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z The full-service supermarkets long assumed their core customers wouldn’t trade down to the discounters because they wouldn’t compromise on quality. The unromantic truth: supermarkets aren’t dying, and that’s a good thing 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z "The golden age of food retail profits by big, very successful, very well run businesses is over and discounters are the disrupters." Asda boss says 2015 will be tough 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z The British story of stellar growth for discounters and pain inflicted on established chains is well-known in Germany. Brutal competition batters supermarkets the world over 2014-10-04T04:00:00Z That was a killer mistake, given the threat that Tesco and other conventional supermarkets, from America to Australia, face from “hard discounters”, which sell food far more cheaply without compromising on quality. A hard rain 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z Many discounters also sell e-cigarettes and other products that convenience stores are unlikely to carry in wide variety. People Are Smoking Less. So Why Have Tobacco Shops Doubled? 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z The discounters tend to renegotiate some produce prices every week and pass any savings along to customers. How Putin Lowered the Price of Europe's Apples 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z "I think there's been a real shift just in the past 18 months. "Shoppers are generally more accepting of the discounters. Asda boss says 2015 will be tough 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z Dollar General Corp. increased its offer for smaller rival Family Dollar Stores Inc., trying to derail a deal with another discounter. Discounter Dollar General raises offer for Family Dollar 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z Hard discounters differ from standard supermarkets in several important ways. A hard rain 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z The discounters are probably taking advantage of two trends. People Are Smoking Less. So Why Have Tobacco Shops Doubled? 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z The discounter is starting a bidding war for Family Dollar with a $9.7 billion offer as it attempts to trump a $8.5 billion bid by Dollar Tree. Business digest: Dollar General bids $9.7 billion for Family Dollar As it was, Dollar General, the nation's largest deep discounter, was looking at the prospect of No. 2 Family Dollar and No. 3 Dollar Tree combining to overtake its share of the market. Dollar General enters the bidding for Family Dollar 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z Family Dollar rose 5 percent after Dollar General offered to pay about $9 billion for the discounter in an effort to trump Dollar Tree's bid. US stocks move higher; Family Dollar jumps 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z Tesco’s especially: after all, the discounters are only following the advice of its founder, Jack Cohen: pile it high and sell it cheap. A hard rain 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z There’s now a bidding war for Family Dollar, with Dollar General offering about $8.95bn for the discounter in an effort to trump Dollar Tree’s bid. Bidding war for Family Dollar begins as General tries to trump Tree 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z This is called the discounter, and there are a few questions on every certification exam related to understanding this. How Exactly Does Google AdWords Work? 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z Rowe noted that 67 percent of consumers who shop at M&S also shop at discounters. M&S patches up 'consumer love affair' for merrier Christmas 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z Priceline rose 2 percent after the online discounter reported better earnings than analysts were expecting. US stocks edge higher on corporate news, earnings 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z The discounters’ smaller, more central stores are better suited to changing consumption patterns. A hard rain 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z Priceline rose 3 percent after the online discounter reported better earnings than analysts were expecting. US stock move higher on corporate news, earnings 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z Cornell was most recently chief executive of PepsiCo Americas Foods and has also been CEO of discounter Sam's Club and Michaels Stores Inc. Target names an outsider as new CEO 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z In particular, the lower-income customers that discounters go after are still dealing with slow wage and job growth. Target names Pepsi's Cornell as chairman, CEO 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z There’s a huge market for deep discounters — U.S. shoppers are poor and getting poorer — and the small stores are easily dropped into urban, suburban and rural communities alike. Meet Dollar Tree, the new $18B power retailer 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z But right now, the march of the hard discounters looks set to continue. A hard rain 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z It was the latest round in a price war among British supermarkets, which are reacting to the challenge of discounters such as Aldi and Lidl. New chairman for troubled Morrisons 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z On Monday, the discounter said it would acquire rival discounter Family Dollar for $8.5 billion, making it the biggest player in the dollar store category. A look at how Dollar Tree, Family Dollar differ 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z The deal would create a company with $18 billion in annual sales and more than 13,000 stores, more locations than any other North American discounter, Dollar Tree said Monday. Dollar Tree to buy Family Dollar in $8.5-billion deal 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z Mr Clarke initially dismissed the discounters as “niche” competitors, but they are opening up in richer areas and in more convenient locations. Tescopoly no more 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z The hard discounters grow fastest where their sort of retailing is least developed. A hard rain 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z But if price is the key to halting the advance of the German discounters, the British may have some way to go. How British Supermarkets Are Being Eaten Alive We do, however, show which funds are offered commission-free at one or more of four big discounters. Best ETFs for Traders and Speculators 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z I am told that Tesco did poke a finger around the idea of a similar discounter sub-brand but decided against the radical move. Every Lidl doesn't help Tesco 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z It is the latest round in a price war among British supermarkets, which are reacting to the challenge of discounters such as Aldi and Lidl. Morrisons ups supermarket price war 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z In March, open carry demonstrators took to a Texas outlet of the discounter armed with long rifles. Pressure Mounts On Target To Ban Firearms After Loaded Gun Found In Toy Aisle 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z While price is clearly a compelling consideration, we have to ask whether it is the only reason why the German discounters are doing so well. How British Supermarkets Are Being Eaten Alive "Unfortunately, in this 'zero-sum game' Morrisons is a clear loser and is ceding share not only to the deep discounters but also to the other big four players." Morrisons chairman stepping down 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z The middle classes of Britain are starting to see the discounters as a smart alternative. Every Lidl doesn't help Tesco 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z Amazon is said to be seeking a higher percentage of that fixed price and is known to be an aggressive discounter. Will Amazon and Hachette's scrum leave customers footing the bill? 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z At the same time, Target hasn't been able to ditch the perception that its prices on staples are much higher than other discounters like Wal-Mart. Target 1Q profit falls 16 pct as breach takes toll 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z From many shoppers’ point of view, the German discounters have been doing a whole lot right. How British Supermarkets Are Being Eaten Alive "Unfortunately in this 'zero sum game' Morrisons is a clear loser and is ceding share not only to the deep discounters but also to other big four players." Morrisons sees sharp fall in sales 2014-05-08T08:23:57Z All of the major UK supermarkets are under pressure from the rise of discounters, such as Aldi and Lidl, and the growth of online shopping. Morrisons cuts core product prices 2014-04-30T22:59:42Z Asda is to cut around 200 jobs as it forges a new five-year plan to tackle increasing competition from rival supermarkets and discounters. PRESS DIGEST- British Business - March 25 2014-03-25T02:05:14Z It was an old-fashioned drugstore with a lunch counter and soda fountain until it went bankrupt in 1970, a victim of the big drug discounters. Value Added: Value Added: Tenleytown Trash’s sweet spot is the four-unit building 2014-03-23T19:08:00Z If the comments of shoppers are to be believed – and why should they not be? – convenience, consideration and simplicity may explain as much of the German discounters’ British success as price. How British Supermarkets Are Being Eaten Alive It was an old-fashioned drug store with a lunch counter and soda fountain until it went bankrupt in 1970, a victim of the big drug discounters. Value Added: Value Added: Tenleytown Trash’s sweet spot is the four-unit building 2014-03-23T19:08:19Z Morrisons is hoping to narrow the price gap with the discounters enough to persuade more customers to do a full shop with them, with their focus on fresh quality food. Morrisons cuts core product prices 2014-04-30T22:59:42Z Since the 2008 financial crisis, mid-market retailers in developed markets have lost ground to both discounters and high-end brands as shoppers economize on basics, while treating themselves to the odd luxury. Inditex quietly grooms cut-price brand for budget battle 2014-03-18T06:18:28Z Chief executive Dalton Philips told BBC Breakfast there were "big structural shifts in the market... as people shop differently online, in convenience and now in the discounters". VIDEO: Morrisons 'taking bold decision' 2014-03-13T10:16:41Z Dalton Philips, head of Morrisons, said the discounters were “having the most profound effect on food shopping since the 1950s”. How British Supermarkets Are Being Eaten Alive Southwest Airlines Co., the largest discounter, and JetBlue Airways Corp. also were affected. 22,500 cancelled flights hurt United revenue 2014-02-28T13:59:00Z The enduring appeal of a bargain has been highlighted by the success of budget fashion chain Primark, and the imminent London listings of fast-growing discounter B&M and Poundland, Europe's largest single-price retailer. Discount stores flourish as recession habits persist 2014-02-26T13:09:00Z Daffy’s, a discounter with locations in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, was next, shutting down all 19 of its stores in 2012. Loehmann’s closing its last Washington-area store Sunday 2014-02-21T18:41:00Z The discounter cited new options available through health-care exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. New app serves up trove of personalized news 2014-01-22T23:14:18Z But a focus on price to the exclusion of all else may misread the discounters’ appeal and may not be all that is required, and other solutions are being tried. How British Supermarkets Are Being Eaten Alive And from high-end retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue to discounters like Target, loyalty is an important strategy to thrive — or survive — in a challenging new landscape. GE Capital to Help Set Up Loyalty Programs for Retailers 2014-01-13T05:09:41Z During a conference call with analysts, Dalton Philips, chief executive at Morrisons, said the supermarket's overlap with discounters was "significant", adding the threat posed "quite a challenge". Tesco and Morrisons see sales slide 2014-01-09T13:05:25Z The nation’s second largest discounter said hackers stole personal information — including names, phone numbers, email and mailing addresses — from as many as 70 million customers as part of a data breach it discovered last month. Neiman Marcus Confirms Security Breach 2014-01-11T16:51:06Z Debenhams was one of the biggest price-cutters before Christmas discounters, yet it failed to attract sufficient customers and profit and issued a profit warning. Shop prices in 'record' monthly fall 2014-01-08T12:39:33Z The DOJ declined to comment on whether it’s investigating Target, the nation’s second largest discounter. Target Steps Up Breach Investigation with Justice 2013-12-23T23:00:29Z "We really see ourselves these days more of a supermarket than the hard discounter of the past," Mr Gottschlich said. Lidl plans to double UK stores 2013-12-01T11:14:36Z The discounter expects its Canadian expenses to reduce this year's earnings by between 95 cents and $1.05 per share, up from 82 cents previously. Target trims full-year forecast as third-quarter sales fall short 2013-11-21T13:48:27Z The Minneapolis-based discounter said it will open at 8 p.m. on the holiday, which falls on Nov. 28. Target To Open Earlier on Thanksgiving 2013-11-11T15:21:29Z They compete with larger carriers such as Delta Air Lines and United Continental as well as other discounters like JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines. UPDATE 2-Frontier buyer cites global appeal for lower-cost airlines 2013-10-01T23:20:46Z He also invested in Hungarian discounter Wizz Air — which charges 10 euros for larger carry-on bags — and Mandala Airlines in Indonesia. Frontier Sold to Ultra-Cheap Airline Investor 2013-10-01T21:00:23Z The discounter is aiming to be more efficient in its hiring practices. Target to Hire Fewer Seasonal Holiday Workers 2013-09-20T16:31:49Z First specialised retailers, their shopping-mall neighbours, stole sales, as did discounters. Retail: Hard knocks 2013-08-15T15:00:17Z In addition, the discounter said it will be feature 15 online-only daily discounts for two weeks beginning Sunday, Nov. 24. Target To Open Earlier on Thanksgiving 2013-11-11T15:21:29Z The store's growth mirrors Carrefour's global expansion, but the format - an out-of-town warehouse offering cheese, lawn mowers and almost everything in between - is shrinking as online vendors, convenience shops and discounters bulk up. Insight: Carrefour in the trenches of the hypermarket war 2013-08-02T05:53:38Z Then there are the countless specialty mattress sellers, department stores and members-only discounters. Mattress retailers can't afford to rest 2013-07-21T05:00:00Z Rising toy demand from department stores and discounters such as Wal-Mart and Target is expected to help boost sales. Mattel's Monster High dolls dethrone Barbie 2013-07-18T01:44:00Z Martin said he expects to shoppers to be willing to "shop around" for what they want -- beyond the big discounter retailers this year. Parents to spend more on back-to-school shopping 2013-07-09T19:49:00Z The discounter says it will work with suppliers on existing inventories. Wal-Mart Ends Relationship With Paula Deen 2013-06-26T20:03:32Z An average spend at Lidl is still under £20, suggesting customers are using the discounters to top up their shopping, he added. Asda slips as supermarkets battle for middle ground 2013-06-18T18:56:34Z It added that shares would still look inexpensive, compared with other discounters, even if they were to rise 20 percent above last week's level. Big Lots may rebound as new CEO, sales moves take hold: Barron's 2013-06-16T23:30:53Z The discounter said its board boosted the quarterly dividend to 4 cents a share from 1 cent a share, to begin with the payment on June 26 to shareholders of record on June 5. Southwest Air boosts dividend, revises plane deliveries 2013-05-15T16:08:51Z Our main competitors — whether they're other chain drugstores, grocery stores with pharmacies, mass discounters with pharmacies to convenience stores — they all sell tobacco products. Rosenthal: Health and hypocrisy at the drugstore 2013-05-05T05:00:00Z The discounter also said Tuesday that it expects revenue at stores open at least a year, a key retail metric, will be about flat for the period. Housing starts climb; Goldman reports fall in bond-trading revenue 2013-04-16T22:59:03Z People used to see the discounters as attracting a less-affluent shopper, but that is moving. Asda slips as supermarkets battle for middle ground 2013-06-18T18:56:34Z The upmarket grocer is adding 400 more products to the 1,800-strong range – introduced as Britain lurched into recession in 2009 and food shoppers turned to discounters such as Aldi in record numbers. Waitrose to expand 'Essential' range 2013-03-05T23:03:00Z Heavy discounter Sports Direct has benefited from the woes of its rivals, a growing internet presence and European expansion. Sports Direct reports 23% profit rise 2013-02-21T18:43:59Z He said, most of the discounters had plenty of opportunity for growth because their store chains were relatively small at present but achieving profitable online sales would be a challenge. Primark reports 25% sales rise despite no plans for internet presence 2013-01-17T17:53:01Z The discounter even imposed purchase limits and beefed up its website in anticipation of a mad dash for the goods. Epic Retail Fail: Where Did the Target + Neiman Marcus Collection Go Wrong? 2013-01-02T13:00:06Z We believe this likely reflects consumers trading down to discounters and continued online share shift. Morrisons misses out on rally on worries about Christmas trading 2013-01-02T10:59:40Z Under terms of the settlement, Apple and the publishers agreed to immediately end their preferred agency agreements, the legal pacts that contained “most favored customer” clauses effectively blocking sales to price discounters. In Europe, Publishers Dealt a Setback Over e-Book Pricing 2012-12-13T20:03:51Z Aldi, the German discounter, announced plans to open stores in California, Fresh & Easy's heartland. Tesco's Fresh & Easy becomes latest in line of UK retail failures in US 2012-12-05T12:45:25Z Directors at the online discounter met to discuss Mason's future at a board meeting in Chicago on Thursday. Groupon's Andrew Mason survives board meeting over CEO's fate 2012-11-29T23:01:00Z Hostess's remaining inventory—loaves of bread and plastic packages of icing-filled desserts—probably will be sold in bulk to a discounter or big-box store. Twinkie Maker Hostess to Close 2012-11-16T17:28:43Z Imagine, for a moment, that the CEO of one of these discounters made a point to publicly declare that he or she would not follow competitors’ march toward Thanksgiving dinner tables. Resisting Black Friday peer pressure 2012-11-16T15:34:00Z Every new business immediately spawns copycats, riffers, and discounters; cheap knock-offs and traditional players trying to use their brands and size to barge into new markets. How To Beat Copycats 2012-10-16T15:37:14Z Retail sales for September at many brick-and-mortar stores were solid, led by specialty-apparel chains and discounters, with department store sales growing, but less robustly. Retail Survival of the Fittest: Adapt or Die, and Fight for Tax Equality 2012-10-11T02:20:23Z The NRF forecast includes most traditional retail categories including non-store, auto parts and accessories stores, discounters, department stores, grocery stores, and specialty stores, and exclude sales at automotive dealers, gas stations, and restaurants. U.S. retail trade group sees holiday sales growth slowing 2012-10-02T04:31:08Z The discounter also said Thursday that it’s raising its full-year profit outlook. Wal-Mart 2Q Profit Rises 5.7 Pct, Raises Outlook 2012-08-16T12:50:44Z The discounter also said Thursday that it's raising its full-year profit outlook. Wal-Mart Profit Rises 5.7%, but Revenue Disappoints 2012-08-16T12:26:59Z The big winners continue to be those sitting on opposite ends of the spectrum: luxury brands that cater to the wealthy, or discounters that survive on selling things cheap. Go Consumer! The Mixed Picture for Retail Spending 2012-08-15T21:01:54Z We want people to benefit fully from being able to shop around online and get a better deal from discounters that are prepared to share their commission with customers. Expedia and Booking.com hotel deals investigated by OFT 2012-07-31T10:46:54Z Brands such as Levi’s ignored the discounter, not wanting to sully their name. Whatever Happened to Jordache? 2012-07-26T22:02:14Z "We want people to benefit fully from being able to shop around online and get a better deal from discounters that are prepared to share their commission with customers," said Clive Maxwell, OFT chief executive. Online hotel deals 'broke law' 2012-07-31T09:20:50Z Penney and Kohl's also face consumer plans that favor discounters over department stores. Analysis: Leaders seen staying on top this back-to-school season 2012-07-19T19:46:55Z The results provided some sorely needed good news for the electronics chain, which is attempting to update its increasingly outmoded "big-box" store model, as competition from discounters and online retailers remains tough. Best Buy Profit Drops Amid Restructuring 2012-05-22T13:42:15Z Now, although I am a bill discounter, I don’t like to see such men victimized. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z Mr. Rothman was once a household name in the metropolitan region, a model for the bygone discounters that populated the neighborhood north of Union Square. Changing Times for Rothmans, a Famous Name in Men?s Wear 2012-02-23T03:29:49Z Hertz and the company behind Dollar and Thrifty are still playing ball, however, along with discounters like Fox. Your Money: AutoSlash, a Rate Sleuth, Makes Rental Car Companies Squirm - Your Money 2012-02-17T18:56:46Z About 83 percent of them plan to visit discounters this season. Analysis: Leaders seen staying on top this back-to-school season 2012-07-19T19:46:55Z Other U.S. discounters, like Target and Kohl’s, offered nicer stores with more variety or classier merchandise – and often their pricing was not much higher, or even the same. Wal-Mart's wrong-headed re-organization 2012-01-31T00:08:32Z The strategy transformed the Minneapolis-based discounter into a nationwide destination for accessible fashion. J.C. Penney Plan Chills Investors Seeking Apple Magic: Retail 2012-01-26T10:04:27Z Lambertson, for one, already shops at Target and does not refer to the chain as a discounter. Target to host boutiques, and Apple, in stores 2012-01-13T00:21:20Z Best Buy is opening smaller stores and beefing up its online presence as it faces tough competition from discounters and online retailers. Lower-than-expected traffic crimps Best Buy?s Dec. sales, co reaffirms outlook 2012-01-06T14:15:16Z The discounter is feeling more pressure from resurgent Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which is hammering low prices in a bid to improve sales. Holiday 2011 sshopping: A tough economy sharply divides winners and losers 2012-01-05T21:40:34Z Mathews saw no more of the discounter or the cheque, the scoundrel entirely disappearing with the only proof in his pocket. Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z The company, which is up against tough competition from discounters and online retailers, increased markdowns and spent more on advertising. Price Cuts Bring Down Best Buy?s Earnings 2011-12-13T23:12:48Z The Minneapolis company, which is up against tough competition from discounters and online retailers, took profit-busting measures that included increasing markdowns and spending more on advertising. Best Buy 3rd-Quarter Profit Falls, Shares Skid 2011-12-13T21:58:15Z Best Buy Co. is facing tough competition from discounters and online retailers. Best Buy net income declines in 3Q as slight revenue rise is offset by restructuring costs 2011-12-13T13:28:08Z Michael Kors, the designer who founded the company in 1981, is planning to cut his stake as retailers of luxury goods outperform mid-priced department stores and discounters this year. Michael Kors Seeks to Raise $792.3 Million in U.S. IPO 2011-12-02T21:24:33Z Out of temper, Mathews sent for the discounter, and he appeared with alacrity. Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z He took them to the discounters; when they asked where he got them from, he said they came from you. A Woman Perfected 2011-12-02T03:00:24.420Z It ranks No. 5 in the U.S. by traffic, behind Southwest Airlines Co., the largest discounter. American Airlines Parent Files for Bankruptcy 2011-11-29T16:33:45Z According to the federation, department stores and discounters were the most popular destinations over the weekend, followed by electronics stores. Retailers See Surge in Sales, at Least Early 2011-11-28T02:13:04Z To narrow the gap in store hours with rivals, discounter Target Corp, electronics chain Best Buy and department store chains Macy's Inc and Kohl's Corp will open at midnight - their earliest starts ever. Worried shoppers greet "Black Friday" sales 2011-11-25T06:18:19Z To narrow the gap in store hours with rivals, discounter Target Corp, electronics chain Best Buy and department store chains Macy's Inc and Kohl's Corp will open at midnight, their earliest starts ever. Thanksgiving kicks off fight for holiday sales 2011-11-25T03:53:05Z But to narrow the gap in store hours, discounter Target Corp, electronics chain Best Buy and department store chains Macy's Inc and Kohl's Corp will open doors at midnight on Thursday. Thanksgiving kicks off fight for holiday sales 2011-11-24T05:46:58Z The Bentonville, Ark.-based discounter, whose supercenters already operate around the clock, opened most of its other stores by midnight on Thanksgiving evening last year. Workers push back against earlier holiday openings, but stores say: It?s what customers want 2011-11-16T21:18:25Z Ross Stores Inc., a Pleasanton, California-based brand- name discounter, reported an increase of 5 percent, beating projections of a 3 percent gain. Limited Brands, Target Sales Trail Estimates in October 2011-11-03T17:49:30Z Company CEO Marcy Syms said in statement the two discount chains were burdened by increasing competition from department stores offering the same brands at similar discounts and by a rise number of private label discounters. Syms and Filene's Unit Seek Bankruptcy Protection 2011-11-02T18:24:14Z After years of selling lots of general merchandise, discounters such as Wal-Mart added groceries to bring in more shoppers, leading to the rise of the supercenter. U.S. stores shrink, get make-overs to boost sales 2011-10-27T19:14:10Z The Bentonville, Ark., discounter said Monday it will be matching prices on many of its products. Wal-Mart unveils strategy to match prices after purchases are made during the holiday season 2011-10-24T12:48:52Z The discounter said Monday it will be matching prices on all its products — even after the purchases are made. Wal-Mart unveils strategy to match prices after purchases are made during the holiday season 2011-10-24T07:03:07Z The Bentonville, Ark., discounter said Monday it will be matching prices on all its products — even after purchases are made. Wal-Mart unveils strategy to match prices after purchases are made during the holiday season 2011-10-24T07:03:40Z The discounter says that rising health care costs are forcing it to eliminate healthcare coverage for future part-time workers who work less than 24 hours a week. Wal-Mart scales back health care coverage for future part-time workers amid rising costs 2011-10-21T13:57:35Z They're defined as women with kids who have shopped at the popular discounter within the past month. Insight: Wal-Mart moms - The election pollsters' new favorites 2011-10-13T23:06:02Z The discounter also is expected to offer a peek into its winter holiday strategies and a look at the capital spending it plans to do. Wal-Mart to report on how US Walmart stores are doing ahead of winter holiday season 2011-10-12T04:05:20Z The NRF counts sales at discounters, department stores, grocery stores and specialty merchants. National Retail Federation predicts holiday sales will rise 2.8 percent 2011-10-06T04:06:41Z Among chains catering to “the lower end of the earnings totem pole,” discounters including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Target Corp. may fare better as shoppers trade down. Falling Wages Threatening U.S. as Consumers May Cut Spending 2011-10-03T09:20:03Z The discounter drummed up so much hype around its exclusive, limited-time line by upscale Italian designer Missoni that its website crashed and was down most of the day on Sept. Some customers threaten to stop shopping at Target after snafu with Missoni designer line 2011-09-22T10:27:53Z But it faces tough competition from larger retailers like discounters like Wal-Mart, Target and Amazon.com, which can offer toys cheaper than Toys R Us. Toys R Us is beefs up promotion of its exclusive toy offerings ahead of the holidays 2011-09-14T18:50:18Z The discounter also aims to offer training to sharpen the skills of 60,000 women working in factories that supply products to Wal-Mart and other merchants. Wal-Mart launches initiatives it says will help out women around the world 2011-09-14T04:10:18Z As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 1,591 listings for Missoni for Target on eBay.com that were selling for more than double the price found at the discounter. Target?s Missoni exclusive collection creates craze in stores and online 2011-09-13T22:14:05Z In Miami, which recently built a combined rental car center near the airport, 16 companies compete for customers, including more than half a dozen discounters like Payless, Advantage, E-Z Rent-a-Car and Ace. $97 in New York but $40 in Las Vegas: Making Sense of Car Rentals 2011-09-12T22:00:12Z About 68 percent of those surveyed said they have now started shopping at dollar stores; 42 percent said dollar stores offered better value than discounter Wal-Mart Stores In. Exclusive: Holiday shoppers plan to spend less this year 2011-09-12T15:33:00Z But the discounter faced criticism because it built its reputation on helping its low-income shoppers. Wal-Mart brings back layaway for holiday season in a bid to ease financial burden of shoppers 2011-09-08T21:57:18Z “Luxury goods, wholesale clubs and discounters in particular are expected to continue to expand.” Lower Rents Driving U.S. Retailers to Expand, CB Richard Says 2011-09-06T17:06:02Z While Marks reiterated that all food retailers were suffering except the heavy discounters, but their share of the market remains small. Co-op boss says past six months toughest of his 40 years in retail 2011-08-25T12:57:41Z Richard Broome, a senior vice president with Hertz, acknowledged that the company reacted to rates set by competitors, especially the discounters that compete with Hertz’s Advantage brand. $97 in New York but $40 in Las Vegas: Making Sense of Car Rentals 2011-09-12T22:00:12Z The world's largest retailer on June 20 finalised its purchase of 51 percent of local discounter Massmart. Wal-Mart/Massmart: Union appeal no threat to deal 2011-06-29T10:45:30Z The world's largest retailer on June 20 finalised its purchase of 51 percent of local discounter Massmart, after winning approval from South Africa's competition authorities. UPDATE 1-Wal-Mart: Union appeal no threat to Massmart deal 2011-06-29T11:15:01Z In fact, in many cases, their shoes cost more than other discounters on the Internet. Time To Raise The Bar On Customer Service 2011-06-29T05:19:26Z At Target, he was credited with bringing in distinct lines of merchandise that made the discounter stand out from its competitors. Penney's New Boss to Split Duties 2011-06-18T00:09:12Z As for the effect of competition on pricing, Mr. Abrams said that even with more airports building consolidated rental car centers, discounters like Payless or Fox Rent a Car faced challenges in capturing corporate clients. $97 in New York but $40 in Las Vegas: Making Sense of Car Rentals 2011-09-12T22:00:12Z In the world of big-box discounters, enjoys a reputation as a model corporate citizen that sells the latest in cheap chic. Seeking Living Wages, Target Workers Weigh Union 2011-05-23T22:12:05Z The format, combining retail, wholesale and discounter, appeals to Marina Valentina, a brown-haired chef in her 50s who got a 20 percent discount on a bulk purchase of pots, pans and plates. TPG Tries to Muscle Its Way Into Russia Where Others Failed 2011-04-21T09:35:44Z Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will launch a promotional campaign next month called “It’s Back,” to tell core customers the discounter is restoring merchandise it removed from store shelves in a flubbed renovation effort. Amid slump, Wal-Mart goes back to basics 2011-04-11T11:26:00Z That improved in 2010, but “over the last year and a half the only people who were growing were discounters and off-price retailers,” said Garrick Brown, director of research for ChainLinks. Other Retailers Find Ex-Blockbuster Stores Just Right 2011-04-09T00:50:09Z Analysts anticipated that drugstores and discounters as individual groups would post gains of 1.2 percent, according to Retail Metrics, and for department stores to post a drop 4.3 percent. March Sales at Victoria’s Secret, Costco Beat Analyst Estimates 2011-04-07T12:46:00Z Chief Executive Officer Mike Duke also is introducing smaller Express locations to lure shoppers away from grocery stores and rival discounters such as Dollar General Corp. and Target Corp. Wal-Mart Said to Plan Test of Online Grocery Delivery Service 2011-04-02T11:08:27Z “People don’t really worry about going to a discounter.” Where Wal-Mart Failed, Aldi Succeeds 2011-03-29T22:34:07Z Traditional book sellers are facing tough competition from online sites and discounters. Borders outlines 28 additional store closings 2011-03-18T16:50:00Z If you factor in additional discounts offered to Target’s Redcard customers, the savings gap widens more considerably between the two discounters. Target typically undercuts Wal-Mart on prices 2011-03-08T21:35:00Z However, discounter Target Corp and Gap Inc missed analysts' forecasts. Data points to strengthening growth, jobs market 2011-03-03T19:44:57Z More than two dozen U.S. store chains, from high end department stores Nordstrom Inc and Saks Inc to discounters Target Corp and Costco Wholesale Corp will report February sales on Wednesday and Thursday. Retail sales seen up in February 2011-03-01T05:20:35Z Wal-Mart lost its iron grip on U.S. households earning less than $70,000 a year — which made up 68 percent of its domestic business — to other discounters. Wal-Mart in worst-ever sales slump 2011-02-22T15:31:00Z But after its fight to gain access to the airport, the discounter will start with a single gate, subleased from Delta Air Lines Inc., and five daily nonstops to California. Groupon splash ushers in Virgin 2011-02-18T14:58:40Z He went on television and accused the discounter of having corporate governance problems. Bill Ackman's Soft Power 2011-02-10T22:00:00Z Last month, however, several discounters also got a boost, albeit a smaller one than their fancy counterparts. Retailers post strong January sales despite snow 2011-02-03T20:14:02Z Now Bank of America wants those lower-tier customers back in its herd, while encouraging Merrill brokers to corral funds of wealthy clients who use outside discounters for some trades. BofA Merrill's "Edge-y" online venture gains converts 2011-02-03T17:17:38Z But the party turned out to be shortlived for the discounters, with shoppers returning to their old stomping grounds as the economic conditions improved. Cash-strapped Britons flock to discount stores Aldi and Lidl 2011-02-01T20:53:27Z Wal-Mart, the world’s biggest discounter, was among retailers that offered promotions early and through the year to avoid profit-eroding price cuts late in the holiday season, industry data showed. Consumer Prices in U.S. Rose 0.5% in December on Fuel 2011-01-14T14:02:04Z Ordering the full 200 planes would be a record, topping the plan unveiled this week by Indian discounter IndiGo Airlines to buy 180 Airbus A320s, with a value of $15 billion at list prices. Delta May Buy 200 Single-Aisle Jets in Record Order 2011-01-13T23:17:01Z Related Links: More Than Toys BW's Amey Stone Dec. 17 - To keep ahead of discounters, stores are trying to turn shopping for playthings into a grand experience, says BW’s Amey Stone. Facebook: The $50 Billion Question 2011-01-06T17:16:48Z Traditional grocery stores, facing increased competition from discounters and upscale players, are caught in the middle. Big grocers making changes 2011-01-07T02:53:00Z Of the top 5 losers on the S&P 500 index , three were retailers, Gap, discounter Target Corp and video game retailer GameStop Corp. December retail sales show shoppers still wary 2011-01-07T00:23:14Z Cheap chic discounter Target, for example, said key gift-giving categories performed well early in the holiday season, eating into the December sales results. December store sales solid but below expectations after November surge 2011-01-06T20:30:00Z Retailers ranging from department store operator Macy's Inc and discounter Target Corp to teen clothing store American Eagle Outfitters were among those whose results fell far short of forecasts. Blizzard, shopper angst hurt December retail sales 2011-01-06T15:17:50Z Top U.S. retailers, including discounter Target Corp and department store chain Macy's Inc, are set to report December sales results on Thursday. Retailers lost sales to blizzard: report 2011-01-05T18:09:18Z Top U.S. retailers including discounter Target Corp and department store chain Macy's Inc are set to report December sales results on Thursday. Retailers lost sales to blizzard: report 2011-01-05T15:57:31Z Wall Street analysts are expecting December comparable sales at 28 major U.S. retailers to be up 3.6 percent, led by discounters and department stores. Blizzard chills end of holiday shopping season 2010-12-27T18:34:34Z Wall Street analysts are expecting December comparable sales at 28 major U.S. retailers, including Target Corp and Macy's Inc to be up 3.6 percent, led by discounters and department stores. Snowstorm chills end of holiday shopping season 2010-12-27T14:05:57Z But the major U.S. airlines are retreating in part because discounters such as JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and AirTran Holdings Inc. are aggressively beefing up their flights to the islands, and bringing their lower fares. Discount Airlines Alter Caribbean Mix 2010-12-24T00:27:45Z The Chicago-based company pulled back in most markets after Southwest, the biggest discounter, refused to match. Higher Airfares Loom as Oil Climbs Toward $100 a Barrel 2010-12-22T05:12:27Z Best Buy lost TV sales in the third quarter to “the large discounters” that promoted the least expensive models, Chief Executive Officer Brian Dunn said today on a conference call. Best Buy Drops Most in 8 Years After Cutting Forecast 2010-12-14T18:39:02Z The firm did manage to stop one UK discounter filling its sales rails with The North Face products. The North Face aims for summit of outdoor sector 2010-12-10T15:29:00Z The discounter will air commercials that feature new holiday songs recorded for the retailer by Guster, Blackalicious and Bishop Allen, among other artists. Retailers try to beat early December lull 2010-12-03T17:50:00Z The biggest pricing wars in the stores will likely be on electronics and toys, where Best Buy and Toys "R" Us are competing head-to-head with big discounters, such as Walmart, Target and Amazon. Black Friday: Can Retailers Lure Discount-Minded Shoppers? 2010-12-01T16:55:00Z Department stores and apparel retailers witnessed an uptick in foot traffic, while discounters saw 7.2 percent fewer consumers than the previous year. Thanksgiving weekend shopping rises to $45 billion, exceeding expectations 2010-11-29T17:26:00Z The discounter, which is looking to break a string of six quarters of falling sales at stores open at least a year, is also offering to match competitors' price on Friday. Black Friday lures include price cuts, Sing-A-Ma-Jigs 2010-11-23T06:12:00Z There is no doubt that the march of the "hard discounters" and the extreme reaction of shoppers to the recession caught the big supermarket chains off guard. 'Aldi effect' fades as Big Four hit back and consumers lose taste for austerity shopping 2010-10-16T23:07:00Z As the top end of the market struggles, designers are stuck with large quantities of unsold inventory that they are now passing down to the discounters. Discount Retailers Get More Fashionable Addresses 2010-10-12T18:15:00Z Retailers on Thursday released monthly sales results that showed sharp improvement at high-end stores but only tepid growth among mass discounters. Retail sales numbers, jobless claims show uneven recovery 2010-10-08T03:05:00Z Still, discounters are likely to be among the most popular shops because consumers remain cautious, experts said. Retail experts see rosier holiday season 2010-10-06T04:09:00Z Fast-growing Liverpudlian discounter Home Bargains said it was cashing in on "time rich, cash poor" consumers such as pensioners and students as it reported another year of bumper growth. Discount store Home Bargains sees profits soar 2010-10-01T08:52:00Z Last month the discounter reported that its second-quarter results were helped by robust global growth in China, Brazil and Mexico. Wal-Mart Makes Play for South African Retailer 2010-09-27T12:29:00Z “Those that are unemployed are spending, but only on basic necessities, and that’s why the discounters do so well,” Ms. Martis said. U.S. Retailers Depended on Discounts in August 2010-09-02T15:18:00Z The discounter said profit rose to $679 million, or 92 cents a share, in the second quarter ended July 31 from $594 million, or 79 cents a share, a year earlier. Target posts higher quarterly profit 2010-08-18T13:02:00Z The streets are dotted with discounters and mass retailers like H&M, Zara, and local crafts shops. Farmers Imperil Munich Olympics 2010-08-04T02:08:00Z It is important for names ranging from teen clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch to discounter Wal-Mart Stores Inc which try to benefit from students' shopping sprees as they gear up for a new school year. U.S. retail groups see back-to-school gains 2010-07-15T15:44:00Z But the business was hit hard by the credit crunch, and changed its name to Ascension, because shoppers were confusing it with German discounter Aldi. Dotcom fever rises as Ocado prepares to float 2010-07-10T23:01:00Z In 2001, a mere four years after its founding, everything was falling apart at the quirky travel discounter. How Priceline Became No. 1 2010-06-18T08:26:00Z The NRF surveyed top theft prevention executives at 124 companies in April and May, including department stores, drugstores, discounters, restaurants and specialty retailers. Retailers see easing of organized theft 2010-06-10T14:20:00Z Even some discounters posted lower sales, with Target dropping 6 percent and Kohl's falling nearly 8 percent. U.S. retailers post sales growth for April in fifth monthly increase 2010-05-07T04:00:00Z As merchants report their monthly figures Thursday, discounters including Costco Wholesale Corporation emerged as the biggest winners. U.S. Shoppers Ease Up a Little in April 2010-05-06T13:10:00Z But will they leave the discounter en-masse to shop somewhere else? Can Walmart Survive a Gender Discrimination Suit? 2010-04-29T07:20:00Z When the recession hit in 2008 and customers defected to discount stores such as Aldi, it responded rapidly with its own vast range of "discounter" style products and a new slogan – "Britain's biggest discounter". Tesco beats the recession to unveil record profits again 2010-04-24T23:05:00Z Citigroup upgraded its investment rating on the retail giant's stock to buy from hold, predicting pricing will get more aggressive as the discounter tries to keep the price-sensitive customers it won in the recession. European Stocks Rise Ahead of Fed 2010-03-16T08:54:00Z Niemira also said discounters and warehouse clubs benefited from the late Super Bowl, which shifted sales of party items into February. Economic recovery seen in retail sales, manufacturing 2010-03-05T05:00:00Z It faces increasing competition from online booksellers and discounters. Sales Jump but Profit Falls at Barnes & Noble 2010-02-23T14:20:00Z Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the top discounter, no longer reports monthly sales. 2010-02-02T05:55:00Z The N.F.L. frowns on this and is essentially cutting off Faber and other small-scale online discounters. 2010-01-20T04:33:00Z |
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