The Supermarket Sleuth

ALDI hits the 1000 milestone and learning more about Lidl

A very significant moment for ALDI, but it seems competitor Lidl may be grabbing its crown. We also learn about the strides being made by Iceland and a giant supermarket distribution centre which has opened near Luton.

Will the Grocery Code of Conduct really make any difference in New Zealand?

A look at who gains from the new Code and how much difference it will make to supermarket prices.

More price cuts in the UK and shrinkflation still giving less for more

The good news is the pric e cuts continue. but the bad news is that shrinkflation is becoming buy less for more. Not only is shrinkflation becoming more of a problem for consumers, but shrinkage is costing retailers more and more. Another item we cover is the Food To Go trend is spreading. 

More news from ALDI. But who and what is ALDI - a special report.

How did ALDI come about? Who owns it? It carries few familiar brands. Most of what it sells are brands whuich do not appear anywhere else. Usually cheap items are relatively poor quality. Is that the case with ALDI? Now you can find out.

Aldi nears its 1,000 st0res milestone

In our visit to the UK we learn of Aldi's progress, and what's been happening at Asda and Iceland.

Special report on UK supermarket prices

This time our roving reporter Ian Dickinson has visited Asda in the UK to have a look at prices in comparison New Zealand. We also learn about Woolworths and New Zealand and how next year the Countdown supermarkets will disappear.

What’s happening with food inflation in the UK and who won the legal fight between Lidl and Tesco over a colour shceme?

Once more we take a look at supermarket prices and see where to do the best value buy. 

The cost of food in the UK is still so high. When will it fall?We investigate.

Prices are still high and none more so than in convenience stores. Why? Many convenience stores these days are owned by the big supermarkets, yet the prices on shelf do not reflect the value found in supermarkets.

Aldi still the cheapest UK supermarket. How much more are you paying elsewhere?

Basket sizes and trolley sizes are compared. Excluding Aldi and Lidl, the cheapest supermarket for a full trolley is Asda as it has been for some years. We also have three stories from New Zealand. What new produce to expect in your supermarket soon. a Tauranga PAK'nSAVE focusses on crime prevention and where in Aucklands a Countdown is about to be bowled to make way for yet another PAK'nSAVE

A sign that prices may be starting to fall, but shrinkflation marches on!

We learn that supermarket prices may soon be falling, Tesco is testing a new layout in its stores, Asda's growing its Asda Express convenience stores and 7-11 may be thinking about returning to the UK after a 20-year absence. There's also news from New Zealand.