Lidl news

Lidl Bulgaria is planning to build a new distribution centre (DC) in Bulgaria as part of ongoing Central and Eastern European expansions, according to press reports. Investing in supply chain efficiency Expanding its DC capacity across Europe has been a key aspect of the discounter’s plan to streamline its logistics and support sales growth. The new DC in Bulgaria will be Lidl’s second in the...

Lidl is to open a new distribution centre in Wednesbury, West Midlands, UK, according to reports. Increasing UK distribution operations Lidl is to build a new DC in the West Midlands at Opus Land and St Francis’s Opus Blueprint scheme in Wednesbury near Junction 9 of the M6. This will be the retailer’s second in the region as it looks to increase its distribution operations in the UK. The 41,...

Lidl is to open a new distribution centre in Poland to increase supply chain efficiency and support growing sales, according to press reports. Improving distribution network Lidl is to open a 45,000 sq.m DC in Bydgoszcz Industrial and Technological Park as the retailer ensures its distribution network is fit-for-purpose to cope with increasing demand. The DC will serve Lidl stores located in ...

Lidl has extended its logistics contract with DHL Supply Chain for a further three years. New trailer pilot Following the contract extension, DHL will introduce new longer semi-trailers as part of a pilot scheme to improve efficiency in Lidl’s transport operation. The new 14.6 metre trailers will serve 50 of Lidl’s delivery routes across the UK. Increased efficiency Through this pilot i...