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DoorDash expands partnership with ALDI with alcohol delivery

On-demand alcohol delivery now available across 21 states

September 19, 2023

DoorDash, San Franciso, and ALDI, Batavia, Ill., expanded their partnership, announcing that consumers can now order on-demand alcohol delivery from more than 1,200 ALDI locations across 21 states on DoorDash. With the addition of ALDI, nearly 80% of DoorDash consumers now can access alcohol through safe, age-verified delivery.

Channel Strategies

Value, variety spur growth for drug, dollar outlets

Shopping shifts prompt growth for limited assortment stores

Lauren Sabetta

February 21, 2023

As consumer behavior has changed significantly since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation is having a momentous impact on drug and dollar store channels, experts note.

Channel Strategies

Variety, convenience spur growth for dollar, drug outlets

Unemployment, increased foot traffic contribute to channels’ performance

Lauren Sabetta

February 21, 2022

As the dollar and drugstore channels are expected to continue with revenue increases, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic carries mixed impact for retailers.

Channel Strategies

Discount, drug stores offer savings, convenience amid pandemic

eCommerce will be key to future growth for channels

Stephanie Cernivec

February 23, 2021

With the outbreak of COVID-19, retailers have worked hard to adapt by making their stores as safe and convenient as possible for consumers. In the limited-assortment stores category, drug stores and discount retailers are finding where they fit in this eCommerce evolution.

Discount variety stores sustain modest 4 percent growth to 2019

Value-focused ALDI features easy store layout, less selection but cheaper prices

Barbara Harfmann

February 17, 2020

The discount retailer channel generated $87.4 billion in sales at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4 percent.

Limited-assortment, discount stores performing well

Channel outpacing retail food as a whole

Taylor Karg

February 1, 2019

Dollar and limited-assortment stores are upgrading their offerings and allowing consumers to “save that money” when shopping for consumables.

Dollar, limited-assortment retailers poised for growth

Private label plays strategic role for deep-discount retailers

Jessica Jacobsen

February 13, 2018

Limited-assortment stores, dollar stores and supercenters are the fastest-growing segments of the brick-and-mortar retail food industry.

Coca-Cola, Dollar General team up for military campaign

Discount retail chain to exclusively carry Share A Coke military can collection

July 14, 2017

To celebrate and honor members of the military, Dollar General and The Coca-Cola Co.’s flagship brand released a new Share a Coke patriotic can series honoring service members, veterans and their families, the companies say.

Beverage sales vary across discount retailers

Expanded, healthy offerings drive foot traffic

Barbara Harfmann

February 10, 2017

As today’s consumers spend their dollars across more channels and store formats, retailers are facing increased competition for dollar share, experts note. Despite this fact, the overall discount retail channel performed “quite well” last year as dollar stores drove growth of nearly 7 percent, notes Jon Hauptman, senior director of retail at Long Grove, Ill.-based Willard Bishop Co., an Inmar analytics company.

Mobile to account for 55 percent of eCommerce sales in 2021

Omnichannel gains in importance

November 22, 2016

Euromonitor International, Chicago, released new retailing industry data alongside its report: “What’s New in Retail: Emerging Global Concepts.” The new research showcases how the rise of omnichannel and demand for convenience are boosting innovation within the retail landscape, the market research firm says.