THE FRIDAY 5: ALDI Expands Into Former Big Lots Locations; Lidl, Albertsons Go Private With MeatPG’s 2025 Editor’s Picks, slowing grocery inflation also made news this week New Season Drops – and So Do Products and DealsTarget, ALDI among those rolling out limited-time offerings and focusing on value ALDI to Move Into Former Big Lots! Locations Both banners are busy on the opening and reopening front Lidl Launches 1st Line of Private Label Meats Offerings include USDA Choice beef, organic beef, grass-fed beef, antibiotic-free chicken, and all-natural pork, lamb and veal THE FRIDAY 5: Walmart’s Latest Store of the Future; ALDI, Lidl Continue to Dominate Grocery Outlet’s big sweepstakes, Meijer’s neighborhood market also made news this week FIRST LOOK: How ALDI and Lidl Keep Attracting Shoppers New report from Placer.ai reveals notable traffic increases during Q1 of 2025 for both discount grocers ALDI Raises the Stakes in Vegas Retailer opens 2 stores in that city as it kicks off its westward move How ALDI Brings Summer Adult Beverages to Market Progressive Grocer talks with buying director about the strategies behind flavor-forward alcohol and a purposeful range of formats Easter 'Retail Blackout:' Where It's Happening Major retailers are closing their stores on April 20 in observance of Easter Sunday 10 Most Sustainable Grocers of 2025 Successful retailers show others in the industry how it’s done 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
