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Lidl UK sales rise due to Deluxe range and increased shopper interest
Summary
Lidl's sales in Great Britain rose by 10% to more than £13 billion in the year to the end of February, as shoppers sought cheaper fresh meat, fruit and vegetables and its Deluxe range. Pre-tax profit grew by 30% to £245.5 million. The German-owned discounter overtook Morrisons in May to become Britain's fifth-largest grocer.
Latest: Lidl's sales in Great Britain rose 10% to more than £13 billion in the year to February, helped by price cuts and its Deluxe range.
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How it unfolded
Monday 5 October
Lidl's sales in Great Britain rose 10% to more than £13 billion in the year to February, helped by price cuts and its Deluxe range.
- 07:08The IndependentLidl lures in millions of new shoppers with budget deals and Deluxe range
- 06:28Evening StandardLidl’s UK sales boosted by Deluxe range and pulling in more shoppers
- 06:27The GuardianLidl GB’s sales soar by over 10%, helped by price cuts and Deluxe range
- 04:36The IndependentLidl’s UK sales boosted by Deluxe range and pulling in more shoppers