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Lidl Locker: The smart solution for shopping and collecting parcels in one place We've all been there: You're waiting for a parcel, but you're not home at the exact moment the courier rings. The journey begins. The neighbors are unavailable, or the parcel ends up at a faraway post office. You ask yourself, "Is there an easier way?" Imagine going shopping and finding your parcel waiting for you. No queues, no waiting. Sounds too good to be true? At Lidl, it's now a reality. With the Lidl Lockers, our parcel pick-up stations available at Lidl stores, we've created a smart solution together with our partners that changes your shopping experience. ❤️💙💛 By using the Lidl Lockers, customers can skip waiting for home delivery or trips to the post office. They can simply pick up almost all parcels and all Lidl online shop orders at their selected Lidl Locker, saving time and effort. In addition, they can enjoy in-store shopping right after using the locker. This is what a one-stop shopping experience looks like! 👏 “The Lidl Locker is not only a practical service for our customers but also a strategic step for us as an omnichannel discounter to increase customer satisfaction and further expand the e-commerce sector,“ says Christian Härtnagel, Executive Vice President Digital Operations. 🌍 As one of Europe’s largest location providers, nearly 6,000 Lidl Lockers are offered in partnership with providers in 26 Lidl countries. 📦 Last year, around 75 million parcels were delivered via Lidl Lockers. ✅ All Lidl online shops have integrated this option, allowing customers to select it at checkout for easy delivery and returns. #teamlidl also benefits from this: The Lidl Locker boosts our service levels and is designed to increase customer frequency. Parcel service providers and logistics specialists are pleased, as they can establish networks and concepts in many Lidl countries. With highly frequented store locations, Lidl stores are ideal for setting up parcel stations, contributing to continued market growth in Europe. What's your favorite part about using the Lidl Locker? Have you tried it yet? 👇 #LidlInternational #WeAreLidl #teamlidl

Celebrating 30 years of Lidl Spain! 🇪🇸 Lidl Spain's remarkable success is a result of the commitment and passion of the incredible people behind it. It was 30 years ago that Lidl first opened its doors to a store in Spain, and one dedicated member of #teamlidl has been there right from the start. Rafael, Expansion Manager at Lidl España, shares a few personal moments that shaped his career and the company's growth: “30 years ago, I opened my first Lidl store with the number 601 in Granada Armilla, Spain. We took a chance opening a discount store on the outskirts of Granada. But we believed in the concept and signed with the owner in February. Nine months later, we opened our doors. To stand out, we painted the facade yellow and filled the store with goods. We offered our products on pallets. It was a "hard discount" store. The products were in such high demand that customers would take them from us on the pallets before we could put them on the shelves. The success we had meant that within a year the store was too small, and we expanded the facility. Nowadays, we have modernized the facility and, of course, the yellow has disappeared. We don't need it anymore. I will always be linked to my first store, as I am employee 601. My lucky number. The secret to staying so long with the same company is enjoy your work and believe in yourself. If you do that, the rest will come.” ❤️💙💛  What is your tip to finding enjoyment in your work? Share it with us below. 👇 #LidlInternational #LidlEspana #Anniversary #teamlidl

Cumplimos 30 años contigo! Celebrating 30 years with you 🇪🇸 Lidl España is celebrating three decades of growth, innovation, and commitment to our customers. Since opening its first store in Lleida in 1994, we have grown to a network of over 680 stores today. ❤️💙💛 The sustainability efforts have been a cornerstone of our success. In 2018, Lidl Spain became the first supermarket chain in Spain to eliminate plastic shopping bags and caged hen eggs. Lidl Spain has been using 100% renewable energy* since then, ahead of the 2022 target for Schwarz Group.🌱 Our innovative initiatives, such as launching the first 100% rPET own-brand water bottle and partnering with Gravity Wave to remove 15,000 kg of plastic from the Mediterranean Sea, showcase our commitment to a greener future. Additionally, we are proud to have earned the prestigious Top Employer certification for seven consecutive years! Here's to another 30 years of success, sustainability, and achieving new milestones. 🥳 Learn more about the journey and milestones of Lidl España below. 👇 #LidlInternational #wearelidl #teamlidl #anniversary *Excluding any purchase agreements that Lidl cannot influence (such as those for individual leased properties with a binding electricity procurement clause).

Driving Digitalization at Lidl Alexander, IT Consultant at Lidl in Germany, joined #teamlidl in 2018 through a dual study program. Since 2021, he has been working as a consultant in IT projects, currently focusing on the Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) rollout. In this role, Alexander coordinates between the service provider and IT to ensure a smooth implementation. "Electronic price tags look similar to paper price tags and operate on the same technology as e-book readers. They enable immediate price changes upon scanning items, which is crucial for our colleagues as it significantly saves time and streamlines processes," Alexander explains. Throughout his various IT projects at Lidl, Alexander has discovered the importance of teamwork. "From Schwarz Digits/SIT to Lidl International colleagues and regional company personnel, I collaborate with many different teams. This role has taught me to be more flexible and to understand different perspectives." 🤝✨ Another memorable project Alexander worked on was the Zebra project. It is a crucial step for digitalizing Lidl stores with the new handheld device for store employees. The handheld helps carry out tasks such as freshness checks and inventory checks directly in the sales area, as well as maintain and register the ESL. Each store has these devices, and it makes store employees' workflow easier. "Our goal is to strengthen the brand and offer a superior shopping experience at the best prices for our customers, while also providing a modern work environment for our colleagues. I take pride in being part of this initiative!" ❤️💙💛 Outside of work, Alexander is a passionate football fan who enjoys playing the sport and attending games. Luckily, Alexander won tickets for the UEFA EURO 2024™ match through an internal raffle. "I usually visit different cities with my friends to watch football games. This time I was able to go to Berlin and watch the Austria vs. Poland match live thanks to Lidl!" ⚽️🏟️ How do you think digitalization can improve the shopping experience in retail stores? 👇 #LidlInternational #FastForwardLidl #Digitalization #Innovation #teamlidl

From irony to iconic: How Parkside redefined the DIY market to create empowering tools for everyone 🛠️🌍 Discover how PARKSIDE reached almost 400 publications in Lidl countries and became a renowned brand in the DIY market. Read the full story of how PARKSIDE positioned itself as a brand for everyone and the role played by Arndold Schwarzenegger. 👇 #LidlInternational #PARKSIDE #YouGotThis #PublicRelations #teamlidl  

PARKSIDE's "You Got This" campaign 💚 The correct answer will be revealed tomorrow in an article with Jessica, Public Relations at PARKSIDE, and Diana-Cathrin, Media Strategy at PARKSIDE. #LidlInternational #PARKSIDE #YouGotThis #teamlidl 

And just like that, our first football partnership with UEFA EURO 2024 has come to an end ⚽ We are so proud of having brought Lidl families across Europe closer to the sport they love. Lidl has established fresh fruit as a healthy soul food in the Fan Zones and stadia that can definitely compete with other snacks and highlights the importance of conscious nutrition. Here’s a run down of the tournament in numbers:   - 430,000 people came to our Lidl fresh fruit stands 🍎 - 91 tons of fresh fruit fruit were distributed at the Fan Zones - 1,122 children became player escorts through the Lidl Kids Team 🧒 - 2.6 million fans saw the Lidl Kids Team in the stadia - More than 16,000 lucky winners, including customers, colleagues and the Lidl Kids Team with their parents, watched one of the EURO matches at the stadium 🎫 - 21 Lidl Fan Fest locations hosting private viewing of games in Germany and across 9 other European Lidl countries Jens Thiemer, Chief Customer Officer at Lidl International, commented: “I’d like to personally thank all our colleagues across Europe, who made this partnership a success. We have supported one of the biggest football tournaments in the world hands-on, going where the fans and Lidl families were. This created an unmatched energy, on and off the screen, which our Lidl Kids teams, families and employees will remember for the years to come.” What was your highlight during UEFA EURO 2024? #LidlInternational #OnYourTeam #EURO2024 #UEFAEURO #LidlKidsTeam #teamlidl

A Once-in-a-Lifetime UEFA EURO 2024™ Experience Lucia, Sales Project Manager at Lidl Northern Ireland, has been with #teamlidl for 20 years. Last month, she had the opportunity to participate in the Lidl Kids Team program, taking her oldest daughter, Rosanna, as a mascot child for the UEFA EURO 2024™ Spain vs. Albania match in Düsseldorf. "When my colleague told me I had won, I was over the moon! Rosanna was also super excited." 🤩 There were a few other colleagues from Lidl Northern Ireland, along with their children, who were also selected for the Lidl Kids Team program. They had a welcome party to celebrate the win and journeyed together to Dublin and then to Germany. Upon their arrival in Düsseldorf, the parents and children were greeted with Lidl merchandise and fun activities. On the day of the match, while the children were taken to the stadium, the adults enjoyed a walking tour, soaking in the lively atmosphere of the city, filled with cheering fans. "Watching the match live was an entirely different experience from seeing it on TV. The stadium was alive with thousands of people, music, drumbeats, and enthusiastic cheers. Rosanna later told me that she felt both excited and nervous, but the soccer player who walked with her reassured her by patting her head." ✨ Lucia says the energy in the stadium was amazing, and she received messages from family, friends, and even Rosanna’s school as she appeared on TV. "I was overwhelmed with emotion seeing Rosanna in the stadium. The moment the children walked onto the pitch; the atmosphere was unbelievable. I was so proud of my daughter! When Rosanna returned, I gave her a little teddy bear, which made her very happy." 🧸 Lucia describes the entire experience with the Lidl Kids team as 'a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for both her and Rosanna.' "Rosanna still sings the songs we heard, and we watched every UEFA EURO 2024 game. It was a fantastic experience for our family. Thank you, Lidl!" Have you ever had a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you'll never forget? 👇 #LidlInternational #OnYourTeam #LidlKidsTeam #EURO2024 #UEFAEURO #teamlidl

Working at Lidl is dynamic and motivates you to grow as a person Marie, Trainee HR Digitalization at Lidl International, joined Lidl for a store management role after completing a dual degree in business administration. However, the training phase opened new doors and she joined the trainee program instead, leading her to specialize in HR digitalization.⭐ Currently working in HR document management and on strategic projects, Marie says she has had many opportunities at Lidl to work in different departments and gain a holistic perspective of Lidl's operations. As part of her trainee program, she has recently returned from a three-month work experience trip in Denmark and is now being trained in her new department. She says the program is very dynamic and she is always meeting new colleagues and taking on new tasks and responsibilities. Marie says she is a curious person by nature and the constant learning curve at Lidl is one of her favorite parts of the job. “Constantly meeting new teams and people is very exciting because I am gaining a lot of new experiences.” ❤️💙💛 Outside of work, Marie likes to lead a balanced lifestyle and pursues her passion for Fistball, playing in the first division. For those considering Lidl, Marie advises, "Definitely do it. Lidl offers opportunities where you can develop both professionally and personally." What new experiences are you seeking in your career? 👇 #LidlInternational #WhyLidl #teamlidl #wearelidl

A story of teamwork - Lidl-Trek celebrates its results Lidl-Trek has had extraordinary races at the Giro d'Italia Donne and Tour de France, showing strength, strategy and determination. Elisa's victory in the Giro d'Italia Donne 🚴♀️ Elisa Longo Borghini left no doubt about her dominance at the Giro d'Italia Donne, claiming the coveted Maglia Rosa as the general classification winner. Her journey to victory began with a commanding win in the Stage 1 time trial and she maintained her lead throughout the competition. Elisa's victory is a testament not only to her exceptional talent, but also to the tireless support of her Lidl-Trek teammates. She acknowledged their crucial role: “This win is for my teammates, for the Lidl-Trek team, the entire team, the staff, everyone that is working night and day for us,” Elisa said. “And then for my husband, because he’s always believing in me.” Notably, she became the first Italian rider to win the women's overall Giro d'Italia since 2008. Lidl-Trek’s Tour de France Journey 🚴♂️ Despite early challenges at the Tour de France, Lidl-Trek showed resilience and teamwork. Top contender, Mads Pedersen, was forced to withdraw after crashing in the final sprint of Stage 5. He showed his fighting spirit by being named the most combative rider for Stage 6, earning the golden starting number for his efforts. Unfortunately, Mads had to withdraw before the start of Stage 8. Undeterred, the team continued to push forward. Guilio Ciccone exemplified this determination in Stage 11, securing a top-5 finish. Lidl-Trek’s efforts were evident in numerous breakaways, including Jasper Stuyven’s near-stage win in Stage 9, where he was only caught with one kilometer to go. Nevertheless, this is the 25th time that Jasper has finished in the top 10 of a Tour de France stage. We are incredibly proud of Elisa and extend our heartfelt congrats to all people behind Lidl-Trek. These performances underline the strength and unity of Lidl-Trek. By working tirelessly and supporting each other, they have achieved remarkable results in the face of great challenges. ❤️ 💙 💛 #LidlInternational #LidlTrek #OnYourTeam #TeamSpirit #GiroDItaliaDonne #TourDeFrance #teamlidl Photo credits: GettyImages