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Brits spent almost £5bn in bargain stores last year
Poundland, Home Bargains, Poundword, Poundstretcher, B&M and the 99p Store seem to be winning in the retail stakes, with four in five shoppers now visiting bargain stores and buying an ever-wider array of goods including fresh fruit and veg.
Data from market researchers Nielsen showed that spending at bargain stores totalled £4.9bn in the year to July, up 17% from the previous year.
Nearly four-fifths of households in Britain (78%) now buy from them, with more than half shopping at Poundland alone. Combined Bargain stores are more popular than the German discount supermarket chains Aldi and Lidl, which are visited by three-quarters of households. I guess that’s because there are fewer Aldis and Lidls in town centres.
Almost a third of the increased annual amount spent at bargain stores resulted from shoppers switching from mainstream …
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Zeek for cheap gift vouchers
I took a look at Zeek today and bought a £25 M&S gift voucher for £20, which is a nice saving. I recall Groupon used to allow you to buy £10 worth of M&S gift vouchers for £5 and who wouldn’t take up that deal? As that Groupon deal hasn’t been around for a while, Zeek is a great alternative.
Another great feature of the Zeek is that you can choose to share a special link and discount code with friends, qualifying you both for a £5 credit when you make your first purchase. If you’d like to share my code and get a free £5 to buy and sell your own vouchers, download the app and enter the code 2AEPJ7RC.
The permanent discount gift voucher site is impressive. I used it for M&S but …
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TEAM GB gear available now at ALDI
With the Olympics around the corner and the weather okay for going out on your bike (sometimes), Aldi shoppers won’t want to miss out on Aldi’s dedicated Team GB Cycling and Supporters ranges, available in stores and online on the 7th and 28th July.
Team GB Cycling – in stores 7th July
Road cycling enthusiasts should get geared up for Aldi’s deals and quality cycling kit this July, with a full Team GB outfit available for just £32.97. The set includes a smart Team Cycling Jersey (£8.99) available in blue or white which allows cyclists to ride with ease, featuring an elongated back hem, anti-slip tape and moisture management system.
For those wanting to complete the look, Aldi’s stretchable and breathable Team Cycling Jackets are a steal at just £14.99, featuring three open back pockets …
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Office shoes from 99p
Yes, you read it right. Did you know that Office has an eBay store, where it sells ex-display and slightly defect shoes online? Well it does.
The shoes start at 99p, and a standard £3.50 postage charge, though they offer a combined shipping discout of up to 10 items, and international shipping from £5. They run both auctions and buy it now. For buy it now, you can shop full price, sale or ex-display.
Office has a listing called New with Defects, which means that it may be in one of the following categories:
- Shop Soiled
- Ex-Display
- Minor Manufacturing Defect
- General Scuffs and Scrapes
They provide an image of the exact shoe you are bidding on (and if there is more than one defect they provide an image of each) and a brief description …
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Father’s Day gift from Aldi Special Buys
With Father’s Day around the corner, the new Aldi Specialbuys Father’s Day range, on sale both online is in store from 9th June.
Gadget lovers can take to the skies with this premium Drone Camera (£69.99) which includes a HD camera for photos and video recording and can be flown both indoors and outdoors to capture moments on the move. With 360° flip capabilities, dads can enjoy hours of fun testing their flight s kills with the added bonus of being able to record their progress.
Extreme-sport lovers will appreciate nothing more this Father’s Day than this Action Camcorder (£29.99) featuring a HD camera which can snap and record high quality shots even in the most extreme conditions. Ideal for everything from off-road cycling to extreme skiing, the camcorder comes equipped with a bike bracket, …
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ALDI launches Euro Championships kit
Sports lovers can kick off the 2016 European Championships in style with Aldi’s Euro’s 2016 range, in stores and online from 2 June and available while stocks last.
The new range from Aldi includes a whole host of UEFA licenced clothing and accessories. Supporters can show where their loyalties lie by sporting an official UEFA 2016 Hoody (£14.99) in the colours of their national side. Available for England, Wales and Ireland, these hoodies are available in zip-through or overhead styles and feature printed logos with a central pocket.
To complete the look, followers can show their support by donning an Adult’s UEFA 2016 Football Shirt or Polo Shirt (£5.99) and matching UEFA 2016 Cap (£3.99).
For younger fans, a Children’s UEFA 2016 Hoody (£5.99) can help them to get behind their team, even in colder …
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Superdrug regular saves
A recent trip to Superdrug opened my eyes to their own range of products. I must admit when it comes to shampoos and other toiletries, I am a bit of a known brand rather than an own brand fan.
But the funny thing is that a lot of own brand products offer the same features for less. As you may know, I don’t like writing about deals too often as once they are gone. You poor pumpkins remain annoyed that you missed the offer.
So here’s a little round up of some of Superdrug’s lovely products that are low priced or regularly on offer:
Caring coconut and sweet almond shampoo and conditioner
Was pleased with this shampoo and matching conditioner. Coconut oil and shampoo are great for hair loss. I can’t confirm that I stopped …
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Track down some running bargains at Aldi
With summer just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to take to the streets and get exercising – and now runners can look and feel the part for less thanks to the brand new Aldi Specialbuys RUNNING range, in store from 14TH APRIL and available while stocks last.
I got my lovely mitts on some of the gear and I must admit, the quality and sizing is good. My favourite products are the trainers and accesssories, such as wrist straps that you can put your keys or change in. Clothing goes up to 18 in ladies and large for men, so it will cover plenty of runners!
Aldi’s RUNNING SHOES (£12.99) are a perfect trainer for aspiring road runners. Or, for the more experienced, Aldi’s PREMIUM RUNNING SHOES (£19.99) are the natural …
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Did you know about Clarks Outlet online?
Just found out that there is a Clarks OUTLET online. I knew that they have these stores, but have only found one in Bicester Village and in Peckham, so forgot to look online.
The store only sells ladies and men’s shoes and the majority are marked down at least 30%. I got in touch with the Clarks team, especially as I have bought from an outlet before and was not able to return the shoes to a normal store, and I am interested in discount children’s shoes.
They told me that as the outlet website has recently launched, they took the decision not to stock childrens shoes at the moment. This is something, they will review in the future, however there is no timescale to when this may take place.
They confirmed that Clarks Outlet …
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Supermarket vegetable price drop madness
The best news for us veggie lovers is a 2.5 kg bag of potatos for 25 p, or do you fancy a brocolli for 28 p? Supermarkets are always conducting price wars, and these vegetable price cuts are definitely making me a happy bunny.
As you may know, I am loyal to no supermarket. I shop at M&S (don’t think I’ve had one bad thing from there ever!), Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Co-op, Morrisons and Aldi. Basically, I try to steer away from Waitrose as those prices scare me just a little bit…I had to do without brocolli the last and only time I did a weekly shop there, as it was £2…gulp. I don’t mind paying for quality, but there’s a limit.
Anyway, the Aldis and the Lidls are basically making larger supermarkets a bit hot …
