The Supermarket Sleuth

How do New Zealand supermarket margins compare to the UK?

We also catch up with the unique food retailer branching out from its big brother and the latest moves from ALDI

One of the major supermarket challenges

Which department of the supermarket do shoppers complain about most when it comes to rising prices? What do a third consumers use more now to choose which supermarket to shop at and Morrisons is looking to make more deals with its competitors.

Foodstuffs to launch a new ploy to attract shoppers

At last Foodstuffs has recognised an opportunity that has ben staring them in the face for years. We take a longer look at the major discounters this time and we learn how sales of own label products are doing in their battle against the brands.

Positive signs of expansions and new ideas

This time we find some of our supermarkets are really ringing the changes. Some are providing a watering hole as well as a place to shop and yet others are encouraging you to take your dirty laundry to Wash While You Shop!

Will own label help us to survive?

Inflation is making it more and more expensive in our supermarkets. Could own or private label be the answer to our problems? Marks & Spencer is looking to open more and more Foodhalls as consumers choose to do much of their supermarket shopping there. And Aldi plans to open more and more of its discount stores in Scotland. Where next?

Prices on the rise but major New Zealand supplier has to close factories

Heinz Watties bites on the bullet with factory closures . New Zealands growers hit hard by cheap fruit and vegetables imports  and a new Chinese online supermarket opens for business in the UK

Shoppers feel the pressure on their wallets

Once again we focus on prices. How much of an impact will the Middle East conflict have on our supermarket bills. JObs lost at Tesco's HQ in Welwyn Garden City and the country's most famous fish fingers get a tweak

Is 2026 going to be a year of cutgting back on grocery spends?

We take a look at general developments in the UK's supermarket industry before focussing on the individual supermarkets. This includes an update of how Poundland is progressing and news of range of new Lidl discoyunt supermarkets due to be opening soon.

How did Christmas go for UK's supermarkets?

We look at thre winners and the losers in the UK, we also comment on how quickly the next major celebration is already evident in so many supermarkets. We look at the ups and wowns at Morrisons and how a new supermarket in New Zealand is already having an impact

Some advice before you set off for that big Christmas food shop

We start with some helpful suggestions before moving on to learn which stores Poundland is planning or already has closed and which stores ALDI is opening. Finally we talk about own brand products and who makes them.