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Lidl Becomes UK’s Fifth-Largest Grocer With 8.6% Share

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  • Lidl overtook Morrisons to become the UK’s fifth-largest grocer with 8.6% market share as of 17 May.
  • Lidl reported £13 billion sales up 10.8% year-on-year for the year ending February 2026.
  • Lidl’s pre-tax profit rose 31% to £205.5 million in the same period.
  • Lidl attracted 43 million more shoppers and plans 50 new stores by February 2027.