Lidl UK is gearing up to launch wine sales online, db understands, as the discounter announces it is upping its spend on London expansion.
More than a quarter of Oddbin’s stores have shut since the retailer was placed in administration, db has learnt.
Mark Cranstoun, partner at consultancy Total Negotiation and who has worked for brands such as Mars and Diageo, explains that while the Sainsbury's/Asda merger was blocked, suppliers should still be prepared for a supermarket megamerger.