mc_squared Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Shoppers injured at opening of new Lidl superstore as hundreds rush to bag a bargain By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 3:33 PM on 18th September 2008 Comments (19) Add to My Stories Hundreds of shoppers clashed as they rushed to secure a bargain at the opening of a supermarket today. Several customers suffered minor injuries in the scuffles as crowds swarmed to the Lidl store, witnesses said. Security guards closed the main doors of the shop in Southall, Surrey, after stands were knocked down in the stampede. Huge queues then developed outside the store which opened at 8am with special offers including discounted TVs. Scramble: Hundreds of shoppers clashed as they tried to grab bargains at a new Lidl store in Southall today (file photo) A Lidl spokesman said: 'It has been a very, very, busy store opening. 'Our security staff have had to close the doors from time to time to limit the numbers of people inside the store. I have no knowledge of fighting.' A police officer has been posted to the area after the stampede. A Met spokesman said: 'We are aware there have been crowds of excited people there.' Lidl and fellow budget supermarket Aldi have enjoyed massive growth in recent months as consumers struggle with soaring food prices. Aldi posted 20.8 per cent growth in sales this month, while Lidl grew by 11.1 per cent in the 12 weeks up to September 7. The two firms have been putting Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer, under huge pressure as shoppers turn to cheaper alternatives. German-owned Aldi is opening new stores in the UK at the rate of one a week. Both firms no-frills approach allows them to keep down prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 :stunned: I'm scared :stunned: For a supermarket opening? :sick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 :stunned: I'm scared :stunned: For a supermarket opening? :sick: Yup - happens quite often in the UK. Sad, huh?:dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Are you having me on? :thinking: If not then :sick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Are you having me on? :thinking: If not then :sick: A couple of years ago there was a riot at the opening of a new IKEA in London and somebody ended up getting stabbed.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 WHAT?! :worried: That is so... :stunned:!!! What the hell!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open-Politik Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Trust it to be in Southall, trust me thay have the worst everything!!! The FUCKING drivers piss me OFF!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Trust it to be in Southall, trust me thay have the worst everything!!! The FUCKING drivers piss me OFF!!!!!!! Do you live near there then??:stunned: Wasn't the IKEA riot in Lewisham??:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Lidl and Aldi in GB? :stunned: I can't believe that! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyduckette Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 There's an Aldi just opened a few miles from me! lol.... they're trying to crack the market over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Lidl and Aldi in GB? :stunned: I can't believe that! :D They've been there for years! My parents shop there all the time!!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 There's an Aldi just opened a few miles from me! lol.... they're trying to crack the market over here. They already have!!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjie Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 We're not the only ones: Ikea opening: Three die in Saudi shop stampede http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/3618190.stm Carrefour (China): Three die in China sale stampede http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7088718.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Maybe shops are becoming the new "football arenas"!!:stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Really? I spotted Aldi and Lidl in Prague, but I had no clue they also try to crack the market in England. :laugh3: I think Aldi isn't that bad. We often buy foods there at least once a week. The quality is great and prices are very low. The increased cost of heating a house and running a car at a time of high oil prices force people to save money elsewhere I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyduckette Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 When I was in my school band, the teacher bought us all a load of biscuits and drinks for the last practice, and she so obviously went to Lidl, because all the biscuits were German. haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Well you know what they say - every Lidl helps!!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open-Politik Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Do you live near there then??:stunned: Wasn't the IKEA riot in Lewisham??:rolleyes: Not really near, about half-an-hour-drive, but I go near there and sometimes my freinds, family ask to go there house which is, and its sooo annoying!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open-Politik Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 My Mum used to go Lidl alot actually,but now not, but the fruit juices was very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Found it!! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-337323/Bargains-spark-chaos-Ikea-store-launch.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 When I was in my school band, the teacher bought us all a load of biscuits and drinks for the last practice, and she so obviously went to Lidl, because all the biscuits were German. haha! LOL I didn't know that! :D Which instrument did you play? Well you know what they say - every Lidl helps!!:rolleyes: Last year someone changed the first letter at my local Lidl-market... then the sign showed "Pidl", another word for... well... a weenie! Haha. I had to laugh so hard! The same happened with "Schlecker" where someone add two letters so the shop was called "Arschlecker" (english: a***licker). :laugh3: Do you also have Schlecker in GB? :sneaky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open-Politik Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 ^^Hhahhah I dont think we have Schlecker here, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 LOL I didn't know that! :D Which instrument did you play? Last year someone changed the first letter at my local Lidl-market... then the sign showed "Pidl", another word for... well... a weenie! Haha. I had to laugh so hard! The same happened with "Schlecker" where someone add two letters so the shop was called "Arschlecker" (english: a***licker). :laugh3: Maybe someone should do the same with Burger King, replacing the first "r" with a "g"!!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open-Politik Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 ^Or replace the "p" in Piza Hut with D, Dizza Hut. Sorry, Im so rubbish at this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Oh, we do that all the time with the canteen board at school. Including changing "pizza" to "pizz". :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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