The Supermarket Sleuth

Supermarket Sleuth reports thePrivate equity companies are circling Morrisons

This week New Zealand's supermarket Sleuth catches up on the UK scene. Morrisons' shareholders are looking for a better offer from private equity companies interested in buying one of Britain's Big Four supermarkets. There's another price comparison on basket size and trolley size purchases. Aldi loses the top spot for the first time since 2019. Who's grabbed the top spot - or, as this refers to prices - the bottom spot? And Russian discounter MERE gets ready to open up for business.

Supermarket Sleuth turns his attention of Private Equity Companies and their activites in the UK

What are Private Equity Companies? Are they a good result for the companies they acquire or not? Our Sleuth also reports about a global brewer who seems to be "taking coals to Newcastle" as the old saying goes.

Private Equity Companies have been busy in the UK targetting supermarketds and suppliers.

New Zealand'sSsupermarket Sleuth discusses what Privatre Equity comanies are up to and why. Are they a good thing or not? Are they out to improve these companies they acquite or just strip off their assets and pass them on to another buyer? He also finds it amusing and surprising who a global brewer seems to be "taking coals to Newcastle"! Listen in and find out more.

Private Equity Companies focus on supermarkets andf suppliers

What are Private Equity companies all about? Are they a good thing or a bad thing? New Zealand's Supermarket Sleuth takes a look at what they're doing in the UK. He also discovers a global brewer who seems to be "taking coals to Newcastle"!

Suoermarket Sleuth talks about the current bidding war for Morrisons

Who will end up owning Morrisons and will it switch to foreign ownership? Ironic if it does because Asda has recently switched from foreign ownership to British. we also look at how one of our discounters is romping home for more awards for its booze brands. And a Supermarket Sleuth could not pass without him discussing his favourite subject - chocolate. this time he asks: When wde enjoy our cup of drinking chocolate, are we being taken for a ride?

New Zealand's Supermarket Sleuth brings you up to date on new store openings and takeover bids in the UK

This week I'm telling you how Aldi is planning to open more supermarkets around the country and where these will be. Russian discounter MERE is also about to open its first store and Morrisons could be facing a fresh takeover bid after a first one it rejected. If a further offer succeeds, then Morrisons could be run by what I describe as a Supermarket Dream Team with a proven track record. also more news from Amazon Fresh and a rap on the knuckles for Lidl.

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Aftermath of the pandemic? rising food prices across the globe

New Zealand's Supermarket Sleuth suggests what will happen to food prices after the pandemic, reports on which UK supermarkets have the lowest prices and reveals yet another discounter - this time Brfitish - is entering the UK market.

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New Zealand's supermarket Sleuth updates the British supermarket scene

We reveal how British shoppers can often be paying up to four times more for a product depending upon the day they shop their supermarket. We give some examples of these huge wage hikes. Also, a shortage of lorry drivers could lead to you paying more in your supermarket and one of your favourite wines is going to be in short supply this year.