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Birkenstock loses lawsuit against Aldi over sandal design

Shoe manufacturer Birkenstock has lost an appeal in its dispute with Aldi over the design of a sandal from the supermarket chain's range. The Bavarian Supreme Court in Munich today confirmed the lower court's earlier verdict, a spokesman said. The case involved a sandal with a large buckle, for which Birkenstock's complaint was dismissed. The...

Retail

How retailers are supporting customers during cost-of-living crisis

The British Retail Consortium (BRC), which brings together thousands of retailers, has compiled the actions some of its major members have taken to support their customers in times of rising energy prices and increased cost of living. Aldi Discount supermarket chain Aldi has donated 700,000 meals to charities, food banks and community groups...

Fashion

Aldi launches first-ever own brand loungewear collection

Value supermarket Aldi is launching its own-branded fashion line with prices starting at just 1.49 pounds. The supermarket’s own branded loungewear embraces the logo-heavy aesthetic of sportswear brands such as Nike and Adidas, with its logo and brand colours emblazoned across every piece. Dubbed Aldimania, the gender-neutral collection features...