I must report that there has recently been another broad range of price rises - many of which are in effect, concealed:
A price is given for an item. A significant reduction is made for buying three. This is so permanent as not to be 'a special offer'. The apparent 'offer' is then removed - significant price rise which will be claimed by the supermarket as no rise at all.
Cheaper, own brands removed.
Cheaper brands replaced with more expensive 'cheaper brands' - so they may claim that there 'has been no price rise'.
Reduced numbers of special offers.
Reduced weights and pack sizes when prices are maintained.
