The Supermarket Sleuth

Commerce Commission market study on the New Zealand supermarket industry. What the two supermarket groups have to say

This week we focus on New Zealand and, in particular, an update on the Commerce Commission investigation into how our two major supermarket groups operate. Countdown reveals how much profit it makes from each $ spent in its stores. You are going to be very suprised!

SUPERMARKET SLEUTH: Unique Morrisons looks set to go to the highest bidder

We catch up on what's been happening with the sale of Morrisons, the sad disappearance of thousands of Britain's shops, a strange decisions by Clintons and changes at Asda.

Supermarket Sleuth catches up with the UK supermarket scene

This week we learn that all our top Four supermarkets may eventually belong to private equity companies as Siansbury's is circled by private equity companies, but we learn Tesco may be a better bet. We visit Iceland and learn it's taking advantage of the greater interest in frozen food by considerably expanding its range. We also hear of some interesting new products about to hit the shelves.

Supermarket Sleuth updates the UK scene

Morrisons is out top subject today with its latest takeover bid. But private equity firms are said to be circling Sainsbury once again. And which online supermarket came top in a latest Which? ranking. Plus the UK's latest discounter opens for business. What did journalists discover inside the new store?

New Zealand Supermarket Sleuth: Aldi Australia opens a new-style supermarket

Celebrating 20 years in Australia ALDI has opened a new style of store in Sydney. Is this going to be the durection they will be moving as well as their larger supermarkets. There's also a report from New Zealand

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?