Lidl,coming soon to a town near you.

[Sepp44]

The Schwartz Group(Lidl)

http://www.union-network.org/UNIsite/Sectors/Commerce/Multinationals/Lidl_UNI_Commerce_background_paper.pdf


42. Schwarz, Dieter, Germany, 7.1, retailing
http://www.jewwatch.com/jew-leaders-list-of-jewish-millionaires.html


Lidl is considered the nastiest multinational employer (besides maybe Walmart) in the civilised world, and rightly so.
http://franklludwig.com/lidl.html

Lidl: Darwinian discount


Retail Profile (http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/retail-profile/)
http://www.foodinternational.net/public/image/LidlSpain.jpg (http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/retail-profile/72/lidl-darwinian-discount.html)
Lidl is notorious for its aggressive handling of its domestic suppliers, contractors and employees. The German discounter has now extended this policy of aggressive expansion to its operations abroad. Local industries adopt a defensive strategy when Lidl enters the market. Though this does not deter Lidl, which cunningly manages its working capital.
Elsevier Food International Vol.7, No.1, February 2004 Pascal Kuipers

more...http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/retail-profile/72/lidl-darwinian-discount.html

Unions accuse Lidl of serious rights violations in several European countries
Through store visits and cross border solidarity action, commerce unions in several European countries have drawn attention to German hard discounter Lidl's harsh employer policies. The company is repeatedly violating fundamental workers' and trade union rights, both at its home market in Germany and in other European countries, the unions say. This includes an active resistance against establishing representation structures for the German workers.
...http://www.union-network.org/UNISITE/Sectors/Commerce/index_multinationals_Lidl.htm

[Sepp44]

Friday, 29th February 2008
Safi supermarket project

PM accepts DCC board resignation

Mark Micallef
The Prime Minister has accepted the resignation of all the board members of the Development Control Commission A in the wake of a Mepa audit report describing their clearance of a supermarket in Safi on land outside development zone as a "gross irregularity".
The board submitted its resignation on Thursday afternoon, moments after the report, penned by Mepa audit officer Joe Falzon, was released to the public by Alternattiva Demokratika, which had filed the complaint against the proposed development.
The project in question belongs to construction magnate Charles Polidano and forms part of the European Lidl franchise, a supermarket chain that operates about 5,000 stores in over 17 countries.
The board said it "felt aggrieved" by the stand taken in the report, adding in a statement yesterday that it had acted "with diligence, without any personal interests and with a clear conscience in the best of their abilities".
Mr Falzon lambasted the board for unanimously approving the project, despite a recommendation for refusal by the Planning Directorate. Essentially the report concludes that such a permit should have never been issued on land that was outside development zone and that a project of this scale required an environment impact assessment, which was not called for.
In the circumstances, the Office of the Prime Minister said, Lawrence Gonzi felt it was prudent for him to accept the resignation given that the content of the audit officer's report and the board's reaction were diametrically opposed.
In effect, both the Prime Minister and Mepa in their comments on the incident steered clear of making judgments on the auditor's report. It is not unusual for Mepa to openly hit out at such reports when these were critical of it, even accusing the audit office of unfair negative bias.
When asked to comment, the Prime Minister said the way the audit office functions was a clear indication that there was a level of transparency "which was certainly not present, say 10 or 15 years ago".
"If re-elected and, assuming responsibility for the Mepa reform, the Prime Minister will carefully consider and eventually implement the recommendations made by the audit officer, within the context of other developments to have a more transparent planning system," the OPM said.
Asked whether he shared the Mepa chairman's full confidence in the board members who resigned, the OPM said the Prime Minister had no reason to doubt their statement that they acted in good faith and to the best of their abilities.
AD's spokesman for sustainable development, Carmel Cacopardo, who had campaigned against the project all along, welcomed the decision. However, party chairman Harry Vassallo said in a press conference that AD's work on the matter was not over yet.
Despite the fact that the law at present only allows the revocation of a permit in remote circumstances, Dr Vassallo said AD would be applying pressure on the Lidl mother company in Germany through the Green party there not to go ahead with its plans.
The party called on the Prime Minister and Environment Minister George Pullicino to assume responsibility for the decision, given that they had appointed the board members, and see to it that a remedy is provided.
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20080229/local/pm-accepts-dcc-board-resignation

[etoile noir]

we dont need another friggin supermarket. bring back the corner stores!

we dont have the land, we dont have the space, and besides, we have enough "super"markets.

[Sepp44]

we dont need another friggin supermarket. bring back the corner stores!

we dont have the land, we dont have the space, and besides, we have enough "super"markets.

After having just driven past the site,it appears to be in an advanced state of construction(African cheap labour included).Are MEPA going to put a stop notice on the works or will Gonzi be influenced by the zulus and pull rank and allow the project to continue?Conspiracy theorist...moi?You betcha!Who has the greatest influence?Polidano group or the Zulu tribe?

[etoile noir]

After having just driven past the site,it appears to be in an advanced state of construction(African cheap labour included).Are MEPA going to put a stop notice on the works or will Gonzi be influenced by the zulus and pull rank and allow the project to continue?Conspiracy theorist...moi?You betcha!Who has the greatest influence?Polidano group or the Zulu tribe?

sepp dearest, dont you know that gonzipn will fix everything? they're going to transform mount maghtab into the valley of the roses, they'll probably do same with the lidl site :rolleyes:

[Sepp44]

European Union investment bank.Social&cohesion funds...

http://www.eib.org/projects/loans/regions/european-union/MT.htm

[Sepp44]

http://www.lidl.com.mt/C1256C790050C7BC/files/SYS/$file/m_dot.gifAnyone got a plot for sale?Make sure that ALL your permits are in order though.:rolleyes:

In order to expand further our network of Lidl supermarkets in Malta, we are looking for land which is either for sale or for rent. The Land must be situated in densely populated areas exceeding 5.000 residents and should fulfil the following conditions:

Approximately 6.000sq metres of land in commercial areas suitable for supermarket use or otherwise with issued retail permits.
Excellent road network access and visibility.
We will also consider constructed commercial premises (finished or unfinished) having:

900 – 1.400sq meters of shop floor area (Ground floor with no supporting pillars inside)
Ancillary parking for at least 80 - 120 cars (Possibly on shop floor level)
We undertake any necessary construction, conversion and refurbishment required.

Simply send us your offer via e-mail in *.doc or *.pdf format, to sviluppo@lidl.it (sviluppo@lidl.it) or via traditional mail to the following address:

Lidl Immobiliare Malta Ltd.
Via Augusto Ruffo, 36
37040 - Arcole (VR)
tel. (+39) 045-6135125
fax. (+39)045-6135191

http://www.lidl.com.mt/mt/home.nsf/pages/c.p.ps.immobiliengesuch

[ensam_varg]

sepp dearest, dont you know that gonzipn will fix everything? they're going to transform mount maghtab into the valley of the roses, they'll probably do same with the lidl site :rolleyes:

They dropped down Mount Maghtab so as to from 2 Maghtab Hills . Just go at Mdina and look at Maghtab. You will understand what I'm talking about!:D

[etoile noir]

German supermarket chain Lidl accused of snooping on staff


This article appeared in the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian) on Thursday March 27 2008 (http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2008/mar/27) on p18 of the International (http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2008/mar/27/mainsection/international) section. It was last updated at 00:54 on March 27 2008.


http://image.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2008/03/27/lidl460x276.jpg Lidl was accused of recording how many times staff went to the toilet, as well as intimate details of their personal lives. Photograph: Graham Turner

The German discount supermarket chain Lidl has been accused of spying on its employees, including recording how many times they went to the toilet as well as details about their love lives, personal finances and menstrual cycles.


An investigation by the German news magazine Stern uncovered an extensive espionage system in its shops across Germany. It obtained hundreds of pages of documents gathered by detectives allegedly employed by the chain to find out about its staff. The surveillance took place via mini-video cameras installed by detectives. The official reason given to store managers was to reduce shoplifting.


Critics have accused Lidl of using "Stasi methods", referring to the secret police of the former communist East German state who kept track of the most banal and intimate details of hundreds of thousands of citizens' lives.
The detectives' records include details of precisely where employees had tattoos as well as information about their friends. "Her circle of friends consists mainly of drug addicts," reads one record. The detectives also had the task of identifying which employees appeared to be "incapable" or "introverted and naive".


While most incidents seem to have occurred in Germany, the most shocking one allegedly occurred at a Lidl store in the Czech Republic, where a female worker was forbidden to go to the toilet during working hours. An internal memorandum, which is now the centre of a court case in the republic, allegedly advised staff that "female workers who have their periods may go to the toilet now and again, but to enjoy this privilege they should wear a visible headband".


Recording how a German employee identified as Frau M spent her break, one report read: "Frau M wanted to make a call with her mobile phone at 14.05 ... She received the recorded message that she only had 85 cents left on her prepaid mobile. She managed to reach a friend with whom she would like to cook this evening, but on condition that her wage had been paid into her bank, because she would otherwise not have enough money to go shopping."
A Hamburg labour lawyer, Klaus Müller-Knapp, said the transcripts were "scandalous to the highest degree" and breached laws on freedom of expression.
Human rights groups and trade unions pledged to take up the case.
While denying any knowledge of the Czech case, Lidl, which has more than 7,500 stores in 24 countries, including Britain, confirmed that surveillance had taken place in Germany. It said the purpose was "not to monitor staff, but to establish possible abnormal behaviour".
It added that in retrospect the company distanced itself from the transcripts. "The references and observations are not in keeping ... with our understanding of how people should treat each other."

[Marco Polo]

sure they werent talking about the british government?

recording how many times staff evade work with bathroom breaks is sound though imo. i work with some of those lazy bastards who seem to have bladder issues.

German supermarket chain Lidl accused of snooping on staff


This article appeared in the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian) on Thursday March 27 2008 (http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2008/mar/27) on p18 of the International (http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2008/mar/27/mainsection/international) section. It was last updated at 00:54 on March 27 2008.


http://image.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2008/03/27/lidl460x276.jpg Lidl was accused of recording how many times staff went to the toilet, as well as intimate details of their personal lives. Photograph: Graham Turner

The German discount supermarket chain Lidl has been accused of spying on its employees, including recording how many times they went to the toilet as well as details about their love lives, personal finances and menstrual cycles.


An investigation by the German news magazine Stern uncovered an extensive espionage system in its shops across Germany. It obtained hundreds of pages of documents gathered by detectives allegedly employed by the chain to find out about its staff. The surveillance took place via mini-video cameras installed by detectives. The official reason given to store managers was to reduce shoplifting.


Critics have accused Lidl of using "Stasi methods", referring to the secret police of the former communist East German state who kept track of the most banal and intimate details of hundreds of thousands of citizens' lives.
The detectives' records include details of precisely where employees had tattoos as well as information about their friends. "Her circle of friends consists mainly of drug addicts," reads one record. The detectives also had the task of identifying which employees appeared to be "incapable" or "introverted and naive".


While most incidents seem to have occurred in Germany, the most shocking one allegedly occurred at a Lidl store in the Czech Republic, where a female worker was forbidden to go to the toilet during working hours. An internal memorandum, which is now the centre of a court case in the republic, allegedly advised staff that "female workers who have their periods may go to the toilet now and again, but to enjoy this privilege they should wear a visible headband".


Recording how a German employee identified as Frau M spent her break, one report read: "Frau M wanted to make a call with her mobile phone at 14.05 ... She received the recorded message that she only had 85 cents left on her prepaid mobile. She managed to reach a friend with whom she would like to cook this evening, but on condition that her wage had been paid into her bank, because she would otherwise not have enough money to go shopping."
A Hamburg labour lawyer, Klaus Müller-Knapp, said the transcripts were "scandalous to the highest degree" and breached laws on freedom of expression.
Human rights groups and trade unions pledged to take up the case.
While denying any knowledge of the Czech case, Lidl, which has more than 7,500 stores in 24 countries, including Britain, confirmed that surveillance had taken place in Germany. It said the purpose was "not to monitor staff, but to establish possible abnormal behaviour".
It added that in retrospect the company distanced itself from the transcripts. "The references and observations are not in keeping ... with our understanding of how people should treat each other."

[Sepp44]

Safi/Kirkop supermarket is still on schedule:confused::rolleyes:

[Marco Polo]

Safi/Kirkop supermarket is still on schedule:confused::rolleyes:

cool. will the stats on when half of malta is on the rag be made publicly available?

[Sepp44]

cool. will the stats on when half of malta is on the rag be made publicly available?

I don't understand MP:confused:

[Marco Polo]

I don't understand MP:confused:

the article etoile posted.

lidl spies on female health issues.

[etoile noir]

3 lidl outlets opened today in 3 different localities. great timing - just in time for the first in what appears to be a long list of price hikes.



start saving those pennies coz rainy days are coming :(



Thursday, 24th April 2008 - 12:45CET - times (http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20080424/local/milk-price-to-rise-from-tomorrow)

Milk price to rise from tomorrow

The price of one litre milk cartons will increase by seven euro cents to 72 euro cents as from tomorrow, MDP said.


“The last six months have seen further significant increases in the global market prices of the raw materials used in the production of animal balanced feeds as well as record oil prices. Moreover, further price increases have also been experienced in the other major prime cost components ranging from food ingredients to packaging material,” the company said.


“As a consequence, Malta Dairy Products Limited is again being faced with an enormous increase in its expense when purchasing these raw materials that it uses in the production of its fresh milk and other milk products," MDP said.


It added that it was impossible for it to absorb all these increases.
MDP said it was committed to keeping prices as low as possible.


No increases have been made to the prices of yogurt products and fresh rikotta.