Lucy

Retail analyst at IGD focusing on discount, the UK and Ireland. Opinions are personal and may not necessarily be those of IGD.

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

Lots to love at the largest @Poundland in the UK. The Nottingham store opens tomorrow and is a great showcase for how Poundland and the variety discount channel is evolving. Look out for my insight report on the store on @RetailAnalysis soon. #poundland #discount #retailanalysis

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

The latest results show GB market growth is stabilising. We look at key retailers' sales growth and market share in more detail, including standout performances from Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons and Waitrose, who all grew above the market. Read more here ⬇️
https://t.co/9EzQSvu03F

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

Aldi UK opens 900th store. Read more here ⬇️
https://t.co/vPaok0kTXe

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

🇮🇪SuperValu expands drive-through service to 135 stores. We look at this in more detail and other innovation in delivery and store concepts in Ireland⬇️
https://t.co/xVEKAKO7LK

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

GB Market growth begins to accelerate again. We explore this in more detail, including strong results from Waitrose and Ocado, the slowing performance of the convenience channel and positive sales from the Big Four.
https://t.co/NMgeoLUpZJ

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

Lidl UK is dissolving its digital company. We look at this in more detail and consider its future e-commerce development. Read more here;
https://t.co/ir1pCVNYa9

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

Aldi UK is driving plastic reduction by removing all free plastic bags for loose fruit and vegetables from store by the end of 2020. Read more here;
https://t.co/oaNciFsxc1

[Milos Ryba @EuroAsiaRetail]

Cyprus: Lidl's fresh bakery including a food-to-go offfer. Becoming increasingly flexible, #Lidl opened here a compact store concept (800sq m), which has all categories+special buys as in a standard store. https://t.co/csQQoM8WnX

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

Aldi's FY19 results show +8% sales growth. Follow the link below to read about the retailer's results in more detail and how it has evolved since 2019⬇️
https://t.co/Ih8gDWyn8z

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

Out and about seeing Christmas groceries and decorations start to creep into @LidlGB @homebargains and @bmstores If you're looking for more information on the festive season, check out our latest article exploring the six themes for Christmas this year;
https://t.co/lr8S1iW3Pr

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

Following a successful trial for store staff, @AldiUK has launched its click and collect service to customers. Read more here about the opportunities and challenges this presents, and what the future may hold for discount and online.
https://t.co/1FNOLdbQxP #discountrretail

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

🇮🇪The latest grocery market results show Lidl has become the fastest-growing retailer in Ireland. Read more here ⬇️
https://t.co/B1l94HFiUZ

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

@RetailAnalysis newly published channel forecasts show discount will be the fastest-growing channel in 2021 and 2022, increasing its market share from 12.8% in 2019 to 14.6% in 2022. Read more here ⬇️
https://t.co/wkKx9L9Ajz

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

@marksandspencer @LJretail all of my dreams have come true 😍

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

BWG Foods is partnering with MishiPay to trial checkout-free technology in SPAR and Londis stores. Read more here⬇️
https://t.co/EtrlcIUwH1

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

UK and Ireland discount one minute update, including Lidl Ireland record sales, Aldi online and Poundland homeware ⬇️
https://t.co/IcO9lXW1tz

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

🇬🇧GB market growth slows as restrictions ease.
Click here to read more about the results in more detail and the latest news from key retailers, including developments in the online channel and the Big Four.
https://t.co/MmQuow7vUc

[Milos Ryba @EuroAsiaRetail]

Germany: #Aldi is testing a food vending machine #Aldimat offering up to 30 products, delivering on the breakfast and BBQ shopper missions https://t.co/SuzJ03sKNe

[Lucy @LucyIngram_IGD]

Lidl has started operations officially at its new distribution centre (DC) in Peterborough. Read more here;
https://t.co/qg2VRZFTO9

[Milos Ryba @EuroAsiaRetail]

Schwarz Group net sales grew by strong 8.6% to EUR113.3 bn in 2019/20. #Lidl as well as #Kaufland accelerated their revenue growth in comparison to 2018/2019. https://t.co/CzNr9HefiS https://t.co/kSYwlROjFE