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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Action and Pepco nibble at Lidl and Biedronka. Unusual popularity in Poland

Discount non-food chains like Action and Pepco are increasingly popular in Poland, posing challenges for traditional hypermarkets.

Feb 26 • 12:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Crowds at industrial discount stores. They attract customers with prices and diverse offerings

Discount non-food retail chains in Poland are increasingly drawing customers due to competitive pricing and varied product range, posing challenges for hypermarkets.

Feb 25 • 03:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Discount store sales continue to grow - Jula opened a store in Lappeenranta despite the absence of Russian tourists

The Swedish discount store Jula opened its first location in Eastern and Southeastern Finland in Lappeenranta, attracting over 200 customers on its first day, reflecting a trend of cautious consumer spending on home improvements instead of new purchases.

Feb 20 • 17:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

M&S 'luxurious' bedding is selling quickly thanks to its 'pretty' spring pattern

Marks & Spencer's luxurious bedding set is flying off the shelves due to its appealing spring design and significant discount.

Feb 20 • 10:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Save 50% on M&S’ ‘thick and fluffy’ towel set that comes in four colours

Marks & Spencer is offering a 50% discount on its 'thick and fluffy' towel set, reducing the price from £63 to £31.50.

Feb 18 • 10:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Discount store opens its second store in one of Finland's largest shopping centers

Finnish discount store Fiksuruoka is set to open its second physical store in Jumbo shopping center, Vantaa in April.

Feb 17 • 06:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

High street discount store launches 30% off sale after closing four shops

The Original Factory Shop is offering a 30% off sale at its Bridgnorth location following the closure of four of its branches.

Feb 16 • 10:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Debenhams slashes £1500 Rolex-like diamond-studded watch to under £200

Debenhams offers a significant discount on a luxury-style watch, making it an attractive option for Valentine’s Day gifts.

Feb 13 • 10:09 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Sam's Club offers its memberships at 60% DISCOUNT: here's how you can get yours and take advantage of the benefits

Sam's Club has announced a limited-time offer allowing new members to purchase memberships at a significant discount, highlighting the benefits available for families and small businesses.

Feb 5 • 18:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Home Bargains major discount as £210 beauty set slashed to £30

Home Bargains is offering a £210 beauty set for just £30, featuring a selection of skincare and haircare products from brands like Fenty and Revolution, available both online and in-store.

Feb 3 • 09:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Home Bargains 'stylish' £20 furniture set 'just like' £160 version at top brand

Home Bargains has introduced a stylish furniture set priced at £20, resembling a similar set that costs £160 from a top brand, appealing to customers seeking affordable homeware.

Jan 16 • 10:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

New threat for Jumbo: A giant chain prepares to land in Greece

Citi identifies Dutch hard discount chain Action as a significant competitor to Jumbo, with plans for expansion into Bulgaria and Greece, posing a threat to Jumbo's market dominance in the Balkans.

Jan 16 • 06:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

German Export Hit: Why Americans Love Aldi

The German discount retailer Aldi is experiencing a surge in popularity in the USA, potentially impacting Germany itself.

Jan 14 • 12:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

German Export Hit: Why Americans Love Aldi

The German discount supermarket Aldi is experiencing soaring popularity in the U.S., which may also have repercussions for Germany.

Jan 14 • 12:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

German Export Hit: Why Americans Love Aldi

The German discount supermarket Aldi is experiencing a surge in popularity in the USA, which could have implications for Germany.

Jan 14 • 10:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Home Bargains £10 sunrise alarm clock 'wakes you up with nature sounds'

Home Bargains offers an Equatech Sunrise Alarm Clock for £9.99, designed to wake users up gently with a sunrise simulation light and soothing nature sounds.

Jan 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Germany Basket": The SPD Takes On High Food Prices

The SPD is advocating for a discount grocery basket from retailers like Edeka and Aldi to combat rising food prices, a move that faces opposition from the CDU and retailers.

Jan 12 • 17:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dunelm's 'space saving' light can be picked up for £7 with double discount

Dunelm offers a space-saving plug-in wall light for £7, which is popular due to its easy installation without needing an electrician.

Jan 9 • 12:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Home Bargains confirms 18 new store openings as pledges 2026 expansion - full list

Discount retailer Home Bargains has announced the opening of 18 new stores over the past year and plans to expand further by 2026 following a significant increase in profit and sales.

Jan 8 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

M&S £30 ‘in-demand’ drop waist dress can be snapped up for £14

M&S's popular Jersey Ribbed Midi Drop Waist Dress, originally priced at £30, is available for £14, making it a versatile and affordable addition to any wardrobe.

Jan 8 • 07:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

VIDEO We visited the 'price killer' that is soon arriving in Croatia. Here's what customers in the Netherlands told us

The Dutch retail chain 'Action', known as the 'price killer', is set to open in Croatia this spring, offering extremely low-priced non-food products across its stores in Europe.

Jan 4 • 13:00 UTC

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