Lidl to rebuild Luton Store - Revision history

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	In 2015, Lidl, the well known discount grocery retailer, put forward plans to knock down and rebuild its Luton store (located in Frances Street, Luton, LU1 1HU), which is approximately 30 miles outside of central London.		In 2015, Lidl, the well known discount grocery retailer, put forward plans to knock down and rebuild its Luton store (located in Frances Street, Luton, LU1 1HU), which is approximately 30 miles outside of central London.

	Lidl, a German born company, is systematic in its simplistic approach to grocery retailing, with customer satisfaction at it's centre. Its key strategic aims have proved very successful (as the expansion of it's stores across Europe shows), and include simple, but effective approaches to what some may consider an overly complex grocery sector:		Lidl, a German born company, is systematic in its simplistic approach to grocery retailing, with customer satisfaction at it's centre. Its key strategic aims have proved very successful (as the expansion of it's stores across Europe shows), and include simple, but effective approaches to what some may consider an overly complex grocery sector:
−	*Keeps product ranges simple, to avoid overloading ranges for customers.	+
−	*Operates an efficient and fully stocked distribution network of lorries.	+	* Keeps product ranges simple, to avoid overloading ranges for customers.
−	*Provides both branded and own products at low prices.	+	* Operates an efficient and fully stocked distribution network of lorries.
−	*Manages and trains a multi-functional workforce providing an efficient shop floor service.	+	* Provides both branded and own products at low prices.
		+	* Manages and trains a multi-functional workforce providing an efficient shop floor service.

	As a result, and presumably based on this strategy, Lidl decided upon a novel approach to expansion of its retail property portfolio - a 'rip it down and start again' approach rather than a 'bolt on' one.		As a result, and presumably based on this strategy, Lidl decided upon a novel approach to expansion of its retail property portfolio - a 'rip it down and start again' approach rather than a 'bolt on' one.

−	The existing store in Luton, with a retail space of approximately 1,500 square metres, will be expanded in the rebuild to an approximate retail space of 2,460 square metres, giving greater scope for higher stock levels, as opposed to an increase of the product range. This strategy is to allow customers to find and purchase what they require in one visit (rather than needing return visits for out of stock items), and which hopefully will result in improved customer satisfaction.~~<br/>~~	+	The existing store in Luton, with a retail space of approximately 1,500 square metres, will be expanded in the rebuild to an approximate retail space of 2,460 square metres, giving greater scope for higher stock levels, as opposed to an increase of the product range. This strategy is to allow customers to find and purchase what they require in one visit (rather than needing return visits for out of stock items), and which hopefully will result in improved customer satisfaction.

−	Whilst the store will be expanded, the parking area will only be marginally reduced, resulting in a loss of just 10 car parking spaces - a difficult achievement - particularly with the planned store expansion being approximately 60% greater than the previous store.<br/><br/>The expansion plans were submitted to Luton Borough Council 2015 and it is expected that a decision will be made in February 2016.	+	Whilst the store will be expanded, the parking area will only be marginally reduced, resulting in a loss of just 10 car parking spaces - a difficult achievement - particularly with the planned store expansion being approximately 60% greater than the previous store.<br />
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		+	The expansion plans were submitted to Luton Borough Council 2015 and it is expected that a decision will be made in February 2016.

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		+	In 2015, Lidl, the well known discount grocery retailer, put forward plans to knock down and rebuild its Luton store (located in Frances Street, Luton, LU1 1HU), which is approximately 30 miles outside of central London.

−	Lidl, a ~~now well established and well known discount grocery retailer~~, ~~has put forward plans to knock down and rebuild~~ its ~~current Luton store~~ (~~located in Frances Street~~, ~~Luton~~, ~~LU1 1HU)~~, ~~which is approximately 30 miles outside~~ of ~~central London~~.~~<br/><br/>~~	+	Lidl, a German born company, is systematic in its simplistic approach to grocery retailing, with customer satisfaction at it's centre. Its key strategic aims have proved very successful (as the expansion of it's stores across Europe shows), and include simple, but effective approaches to what some may consider an overly complex grocery sector:
		+	*Keeps product ranges simple, to avoid overloading ranges for customers.
		+	*Operates an efficient and fully stocked distribution network of lorries.
		+	*Provides both branded and own products at low prices.
		+	*Manages and trains a multi-functional workforce providing an efficient shop floor service.

−	== Lidl ~~– Strategy~~ and ~~Approaches ==~~	+	As a result, and presumably based on this strategy, Lidl decided upon a novel approach to expansion of its retail property portfolio - a 'rip it down and start again' approach rather than a 'bolt on' one.

−	~~Lidl~~, ~~who are~~ a ~~German born company~~, ~~is systematic in its simplistic approach to grocery retailing~~, ~~with customer satisfaction at it's centre. Its key strategic aims have proved very successful (as~~ the ~~expansion~~ of ~~it's stores across Europe shows)~~, ~~and include simple~~, ~~but effective approaches~~ to ~~what some may consider~~ an ~~overly complex grocery sector:~~	+	The existing store in Luton, with a retail space of approximately 1,500 square metres, will be expanded in the rebuild to an approximate retail space of 2,460 square metres, giving greater scope for higher stock levels, as opposed to an increase of the product range. This strategy is to allow customers to find and purchase what they require in one visit (rather than needing return visits for out of stock items), and which hopefully will result in improved customer satisfaction.<br/>
−	*Keeps product ~~ranges simple,~~ to ~~avoid overloading ranges for~~ customers	+
−	*Operates an efficient and ~~fully stocked distribution network~~ of ~~lorries~~	+
−	*Provides both branded and ~~own products at low prices~~	+
−	*Manages and trains a multi-functional workforce providing an efficient shop floor service	+

−	~~As a result~~, ~~and presumably based on this strategy~~, ~~Lidl has decided upon~~ a ~~novel approach to~~ expansion ~~of its retail property portfolio~~. ~~Certainly in this case,~~ it is ~~more~~ a ~~'rip it down and start again' approach rather than a 'bolt on' one~~.	+	Whilst the store will be expanded, the parking area will only be marginally reduced, resulting in a loss of just 10 car parking spaces - a difficult achievement - particularly with the planned store expansion being approximately 60% greater than the previous store.<br/><br/>The expansion plans were submitted to Luton Borough Council 2015 and it is expected that a decision will be made in February 2016.

−	~~== Lidl Store in Luton ==~~	+	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]]
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−	<br/>The existing store in Luton, which currently has retail space of approximately 1,500 square metres, is looking to be expanded in the rebuild to an approximate retail space of 2,460 square metres, giving greater scope for higher stock levels, as opposed to an increase of the product range. This strategy is to allow customers to find and purchase what they require in one visit (rather than needing return visits for out of stock items), and which hopefully will result in improved customer satisfaction.<br/><br/>Whilst the store will be expanded, the parking area will only be marginally reduced, resulting in a loss of just 10 car parking spaces - an excellent achievement - particularly with the planned store expansion being approximately 60% greater than it currently is.<br/><br/>The expansion plans have now been submitted to Luton Borough Council and it is currently expected that a decision will be made in February 2016.<br/><br/>In the meantime, Lidl have available an online voucher for Lidl Phots ([~~http~~:~~//www.couporando.co.uk/voucher-codes/lidl-photos Click~~]~~), in addition, they also provide comprehensive information on their website: [http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/index.htm www.lidl.co.uk~~].	+
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Lidl, a now well established and well known discount grocery retailer, has put forward plans to knock down and rebuild its current Luton store (located in Frances Street, Luton, LU1 1HU), which is approximately 30 miles outside of central London. 

== Lidl – Strategy and Approaches ==

Lidl, who are a German born company, is systematic in its simplistic approach to grocery retailing, with customer satisfaction at it's centre. Its key strategic aims have proved very successful (as the expansion of it's stores across Europe shows), and include simple, but effective approaches to what some may consider an overly complex grocery sector:
*Keeps product ranges simple, to avoid overloading ranges for customers
*Operates an efficient and fully stocked distribution network of lorries
*Provides both branded and own products at low prices
*Manages and trains a multi-functional workforce providing an efficient shop floor service

As a result, and presumably based on this strategy, Lidl has decided upon a novel approach to expansion of its retail property portfolio. Certainly in this case, it is more a 'rip it down and start again' approach rather than a 'bolt on' one.

== Lidl Store in Luton ==

 The existing store in Luton, which currently has retail space of approximately 1,500 square metres, is looking to be expanded in the rebuild to an approximate retail space of 2,460 square metres, giving greater scope for higher stock levels, as opposed to an increase of the product range. This strategy is to allow customers to find and purchase what they require in one visit (rather than needing return visits for out of stock items), and which hopefully will result in improved customer satisfaction. Whilst the store will be expanded, the parking area will only be marginally reduced, resulting in a loss of just 10 car parking spaces - an excellent achievement - particularly with the planned store expansion being approximately 60% greater than it currently is. The expansion plans have now been submitted to Luton Borough Council and it is currently expected that a decision will be made in February 2016. In the meantime, Lidl have available an online voucher for Lidl Phots ([http://www.couporando.co.uk/voucher-codes/lidl-photos Click]), in addition, they also provide comprehensive information on their website: [http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/index.htm www.lidl.co.uk].

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