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Aldi to launch online grocery store
I can’t wait. Earlier this year, an Aldi spokesperson gave an interview to a German food mag and revealed that it is planning to launch an online store in the UK, and the news has popped up again today as Aldi released some financial results.With the size of the online grocery sector and the other major retailers already with an online presence, it makes so much sense.They already sell alcoholic drinks online in Australia since 2013, but a UK e-commerce grocery store launch would be the first real online attempt in Europe. There doesn’t seem to be a launch date, but 2016 is being bandied about, and I hope they get their skates on!
UK is the ideal test market
We love our online grocery shopping, so although Aldi has stores in other countries, apparently …
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New free food sharing app – OLIO
I recently wrote about what to do with things you don’t want anymore, so was excited to hear about OLIO, a new free food sharing app enabling neighbours to connect with each other and with local shops and cafes so that good food can be shared, not thrown away.
The company’s mission is to enable people to unlock the value of food that is wasted in the home and local community – over £12.5 billion of edible food is binned every year in the UK alone!
The team is trying to change the way people think about food and their behaviour and routines around food. It’s a tall order but they’ve already had over 700 food items change hands since they launched in July in a small corner of North London. On Monday, …
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New cycling range Aldi Specialbuy
The Aldi Specialbuys cycling range is back and really is better than ever before, with a wide selection of new and improved clothing and accessories for casual and commuter cyclists, as well as high performance good quality pro-cycling gear for the more serious rider.
From high tech pro-gear and cleaning products, to turbo trainers and tyre sealant, Aldi’s got everything you need to go the distance this autumn and winter. The range will be rolling into stores on 24th September and as always available while stocks last.
Pro-Cycling Gear
Men’s and Ladies’ Cycling Rain Jacket (£19.99)
Rain? No bother. Not with Aldi’s Cycling Rain Jacket which can take on even the heaviest of downpours. With Storm Guard protection, this rain jacket is both wind and water proof, whilst breathable. Brave the temperamental winter conditions with …
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Free eye tests for all – Vision Express unveils sight-saving offer to mark National Eye Health Week 2015
Vision Express is offering a free eye test to everyone in the UK from later this month.
The free eye test is offered for National Eye Health Week (21-27 September 2015), with an online voucher available for download at: http://www.visionexpress.com/free-eye-test-voucher/
It allows for a free eye test to be redeemed from 21 September until the end of October 2015 at any of approximately 400 Vision Express stores across the UK and Ireland.
To reinforce its commitment to eye health, Vision Express has also commissioned its Vision Van for a second consecutive year. It will take to the streets during September in eye health ‘hotspots’ in London, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Hull and Manchester, and is open for testing from 10am to 5pm.
While the NHS recommends an eye exam every two years, just over half of adults …
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New money-saving app for sports fans
I was watching the rugby yesterday, and it made me have a search for apps that could save me money while watching sport! There is after all now an app for everything.
It seems that this new season heralds a whole new way to enjoy sport in 2015/16 as Sizzling Pubs, O’Neill’s, Crown Carveries and Oaktree Pubs launch their new ‘Green Card’ app, in association with Sky Sports.
The Green Card App is available for iPhone and Android smartphones offering sports fans discounts and freebies on selected food and drinks during major televised games. The free app also links up with the Sky Sports News homepage making sure users are kept up to date with the latest sporting news.
Packed with a host of features including fixtures lists, live results and a ‘Find …
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New app for booking bargain holiday homes
In the third of my last minute travel ideas for the summer holidays, I thought I’d take a look at holidays from a holiday home owner’s point of view, and see how they can offer discounts direct to consumers.
If you own a holiday home, you’ll surely hate to see it empty, particularly during the peak summer months. Many are more than happy to offer huge last minute discounts in order to fill up their calendar.
Snaptrip is a new marketplace that helps owners to offers discounts of up to 50% on the largest collection of self-catered properties in the UK. Which is great for spontaneous holidaymakers!
By partnering with both individual owners and some of the biggest property management agencies in the country, Snaptrip has made searching for your dream cottage a quick and …
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Aldi launches new Specialbuys vintage home range
Do you love all things vintage? Are you looking for good quality vintage home ware that won’t cost a fortune? Then put 30th July in your diary and head to Aldi to get your fix of retro chic this summer. Aldi Specialbuys new Vintage Home range goes into store that day, and I for one will be rushing down there, to see what else I can get hold of. Here are my favourites.
Vintage Bedspread – £24.99 & Vintage Duvet Set – from £14.99
I love, love, love patchwork type bedding, so when I got my mitts onto the Vintage Bedspread that Aldi is bringing out at the end of this month, I was overjoyed. Patchwork anything costs a fortune, so at £24.99 for the bedspread, it’s a snip and it even fits my superking …
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Get paid to share great deals with Pedlar
Do you share deals on sites like HotUKDeals and wish that you would be rewarded for sharing information that could save others money? Well sounds like there is a new service in town that could be the answer. Here’s some information on Pedlar.
What’s Pedlar?
First and foremost, Pedlar is a community where people share bargains with each other. Found a great price on a TV? Know a supermarket with a BOGOF offer on wine? Share the wealth and post it on Pedlar!
Such websites aren’t new. A very popular one already exists called HotUKDeals and thousands of people use it daily, sharing all matter of deals with each other. Great, right?
Well, what not so many people realise is that HotUKDeals make a rather large amount of money from their users. Most of the …
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Men trump women when it comes to money saving (apparently)
I saw the results of an interesting survey today…. and I had a good laugh at them. Men are better at saving money than women, apparently. Not in my house they aren’t! But then again, are we women more tempted to spend money on frivolous shopping sprees and guys really only get what they need? Our smaller purchases may lead to more money spent than our fellas, who make a few big purchases a year….
The comments about Londoners being best at saving is probably because they are desperately saving for the huugggge deposits needed to buy any property there. I also know plenty of people who run out of money before pay day, and who don’t even have a handle on their finances, so can relate to the points the survey results cover.
Anyway, …
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Free mobile phone power charger from EE
For EE customers, text POWER to 365 from today to get a unique code for your free EE Power Bar – a portable smartphone charger – which can be swapped for a fully charged one in all EE stores as often as needed. Non-EE customers can even participate in EE Power scheme for £20. Or if you don’t like EE (for whatever reason) or don’t have one nearby, head over to Mobile Fun as they’ve got loads of power banks and portable chargers.
My whole family are EE customers so happy days! The innovative scheme is designed to ensure that EE customers stay charged at all times with ‘never ending power’.
From launch, EE customers will be able to pick up a free Power Bar in any EE store by requesting a unique code …
