Lidl United Kingdom

Lidl is a German retail chain which started its operations in the UK in 1994. Nowadays, the chain features 865 stores across the country. Lidl UK controls 5.9% of the market in the UK. Lidl UK’s target is to operate a total of 1000 shops by 2023.

Lidl UK employs 26040 people and reached a turnover of € 7,7 billion in 2020. 

Lidl UK offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: bread, cake, snacks bars, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: products such as olive oil and potato chips
• Drinks: red wine, beer, sparkling wine, etc.
• Chilled and Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, cold cuts, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, yoghurt, butter, cheese, etc. 
• Personal Care: baby care, skin care, face care, etc.
• Household: detergents and softeners

Some of the brands offered include Dolmio, Nutella, Asda, Flora, Magnum, etc.

Lidl UK also works with different UK suppliers for chicken, meat and dairy products, ensuring that they meet the required standards.

Additionally, in order to promote responsible sourcing, Lidl works with recognised certification bodies such as: Red Tractor, UTZ certified, RSPCA Assured, Fairtrade, MSC, Rainforest Alliance.

Lidl UK is investing in sustainable UK fisheries to guarantee that the seafood it supplies will be from sustainable fishing.

Moreover, Lidl has the ability to arrange for its own logistics to ensure the smooth running of its supply chain.

Lidl UK supports different NGOs such as NCT, NSOCC, Feed It Back, National Trust for Scotland, etc.