Woolworths axes popular discount program
Published: Updated:
Woolworths has come under fire for scrapping a popular discount program with loyal shoppers now threatening to cancel their subscriptions. From June 1, Everyday Extra members will no longer be entitled to a 10 per cent discount on one Big W shop per month. Shoppers were shocked after a subscriber shared a screenshot of their Everyday Rewards app stating the discount would cease to apply from May.
'I wouldn't have noticed it if you didn't say something,' one shopper wrote on the post in the Everyday Rewards Discount Facebook page. Members can access Woolworths Rewards for free, though Everyday Extra rewards are available at a cost of $7 per month or $70 per year. Other shoppers vowed to cancel their subscriptions as the benefits no longer justified the cost of the popular membership program.
'Hope everyone cancels their membership over this... Not worth it anymore,' one said. 'I shop at BIG W [because] of this discount. Now I won't bother as Kmart is closer,' another wrote. Woolworths formally announced the change on Wednesday.
'This was great at Christmas time, guess it's a box of choccies now for everyone', one shopper said. A spokesperson for Everyday Rewards told Daily Mail Australia annual subscribers can request an immediate cancellation of their memberships for a 'pro-rata' refund. This means annual subscribers will be entitled to a refund for any unused time derived from the cost of the annual upfront fee. Monthly subscribers can cancel their subscriptions ahead of the change on June 1.
One shopper said they planned to join the Coles Plus platform instead. '[I] have been getting good offers from Coles and am going to try theirs for a year. I was only thinking of staying at Woolies because we got the monthly discount at BIG W too,' they said.
A Woolworths Group spokesperson said the vast majority of discounts accessed through the program were done at Woolworths rather than BIG W, adding the outlet will continue to focus on keeping prices low. 'Over the past few years, BIG W has been focused on delivering more value to customers every day, reducing prices on thousands of products across their range and keeping prices down ,' the spokesperson said.
'For example, 80 per cent of BIG W's clothing range is now under $20 and 50 per cent of BIG W's home range is under $20.' In place of the Everyday Extra discount, the Woolworths Group will introduce subscriber-only monthly deals at BIG W from June 1. 'We will also continue to evolve the Everyday Extra program to give members new opportunities to earn and save,' the spokesperson added.
'Everyday Extra still provides great value to subscribers, with 10 per cent off one shop a month at Woolworths Supermarkets and 2x Everyday Rewards points on every shop at both Woolworths and BIG W, helping members save up to $50 a month for a monthly subscription fee of $7.'
Want more stories like this from the Daily Mail? Visit our profile page and hit the follow button above for more of the news you need.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Tesco shoppers reveal why they ALWAYS ask for receipts – and it's not for pricing errors
Tesco shoppers have shared a little known trick to bag discounts SHOP TO IT Tesco shoppers reveal why they ALWAYS ask for receipts – and it's not for pricing errors Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TESCO shoppers are sharing the savvy reason they always check their receipts One customer took to social media to reveal the trick and shoppers were left stunned. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Eagle eyed customers have managed to bag bargains Credit: Getty 3 Shoppers are urged to check their receipts for offers and freebies at the checkout Credit: Facebook/ Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Tesco customers aren't checking their receipts for errors but so they can claim free items and discounts. Money off and even free items can sometimes be claimed from receipts from Tesco and other big retailers. One customer recently managed to bag kilograms of rock salt for almost nothing after spotting an impressive discount offer on their receipt. They shared their bargain on social media so other customers could use the trick to claim their own freebies and discounts. 3 The shopper went home with tens of kilograms of rock salt costing them just £2 Credit: Facebook/ Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK In the past Eagle eyed customers have managed to nab free nappies just by properly checking their receipt. If you spot a freebie on your receipt you can hand it over to a member of staff to claim the item. Sometimes to get the free items on offer you need to be a Clubcard holder. The free loyalty program allows members to earn points for money off shopping at Tesco. Free items on receipts will be clearly displayed in plain writing and should be easy to spot. The free items come from personalised coupons for targeted promotions, usually awarding Clubcard holders. Offers will usually have an expiry date so it is important to check that the discount or freebie is still valid before trying to claim it. Other supermarkets offer similar money saving deals and loyalty programmes to customers. M&S shoppers could not believe their luck after learning they could pick up a packet of their Outrageously Chocolatey Milk Chocolate Biscuits for nothing. Savvy shopper reveals the secret way to get epic discounts and hundreds of points for 'no reason at all' in Tesco The biscuits would usually cost customers a whopping £6 at M&S stores. To qualify for the offer customers need to be a Sparks Member, which is M&S's free loyalty scheme and also signed up to its parenting club. Sainsbury's has also given vouchers to its Nectar Card holders to pick up free items such as fabric softener. Vouchers for freebies and discounts print out at the till alongside your receipt. Shoppers have been urged to keep an eye out for the deals when they're paying for their shop. Social media users were left stunned after discovering they had been missing out on freebies and discounts. One user shocked them all when they revealed the reason they always took their receipt.
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
B&M shoppers rush to buy HUGE furniture scanning for just £1 instead of £80
One shopper saved a huge £79 on the "lush" furniture BARGAIN HUNT B&M shoppers rush to buy HUGE furniture scanning for just £1 instead of £80 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS are rushing to bag a bargain after discovering an £80 B&M item is scanning for just £1. The stunning piece of furniture is selling for a huge discount with one lucky shopper picking it up from their local B&M. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The item was described as "lush" by one shopper Credit: Facebook/ ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 3 The customer only paid £1 Credit: Facebook/ ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK They shared the massive discount to social media with others rushing to stores to snap up one of their own. The two door sideboard is usually priced at £80, B&M have not announced or advertised a discount for the product. Despite this the price of the item appears to have been reduced by a whopping £79 with shoppers racing to stores to snap up the bargain item. Social media users quickly tagged friends and pals in the post to share the massive savings on offer. The sideboard has a rustic oak finish and boasts plenty of storage space. The seemingly secret sale had shoppers clamouring to get to their local store to pick up one of the "lush" sideboards themselves. After sharing their bargain buy online the lucky shopper who spotted the discount was congratulated by others. One social media user said: "Absolute bargain. I've had this for ages and paid £40. It's lush." Another commented: "Good for you, a bargain and then some." Shoppers hoping to get their hands on the discounted furniture will have to be quick and will need to download the B&M scanner. 'Why is no-one talking about this-' woman says about B&M buy that'll transform her bathroom for 'less than a Domino's' The scanner lets you see if an item is cheaper than its advertised price. Discounts are sometimes applied to seasonal items or old stock with B&M trying to shift it quickly. The scanner lets the customer check if items are being sold at lower prices and saves them a bunch of money. Using the scanner is completely free, bargain hunters just need to download the B&M app. If items scanned by the app show lower prices than advertised shoppers need to take them to the cash desk in store where they will automatically scan at the lower price. 3 The cabinet offers stylish storage at a massively discounted price Credit: B&M Brits up and down the country have bagged massive bargains at B&M using the method. Using the app could help you score plenty of bargains on your next shopping trip. Any item could be discounted so it is always worth checking with the scanner before paying full price. The side board is no longer selling on the B&M website, suggesting it has had its price slashed so dramatically as part of a clearance sale getting rid of old stock. Amazon said the piece of furniture, which they are selling for £89.99, offers: "Convenient hidden storage space behind two doors with a rustic wood finish. "With its rectangular shape and metal legs, this storage cabinet can serve well in entryways, hallways, or dining rooms for organizing shoes, books, toys and more. "The standout feature of this cabinet is the chevron detailing on the doors, adding a stylish and contemporary touch to its design."
Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
B&M selling 'absolute bargain' as £300 beauty set on offer for £40
The budget retailer has knocked £250 off in its latest deal, and customers are desperate to get their hands on it B&M customers have been left astounded after one shopper revealed a premium product she snapped up for a mere fraction of its original selling price. The budget retailer is known nationwide for offering a wide range of home goods and essentials at wallet-friendly prices. The store regularly refreshes its stock with heavily discounted items, and the latest bargain has set tongues wagging on social media. A whopping £259.01 has been slashed off the price of a hair styling kit, sparking a buzz amongst hundreds online. On the well-followed Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a user named Kylie Whitaker posted a photo of the Soleil Endless Styling Set spotted at her local B&M. The kit includes straighteners, a curling wand, and a hot styling brush, reports the Liverpool Echo. A shelf label indicated that the set's original recommended retail price was £299, but thanks to B&M's substantial discount, the trio of styling tools is available for just £39.99. Kylie captioned her find: "Not sure if these have been posted before or if they're any good, but reviews online look good! £40 down from £260. Curling tong, straightener and hot brush." It appears that the set is currently an in-store exclusive, as it hasn't made its way onto B&M's website yet. Some of the tools included in the B&M set can be viewed on what appears to be the official Soleil website. According to the site, Soleil's IR Plus Flat Iron"releases a large amount of negative ions, neutralising the positive ions and reducing the amount of frizz and static". Its Styling Comb includes five temperature settings and 'Ionic technology '. After testing the products, Kylie revisited the comments to post her review. "I've tried the styling brush and straightners. Both have temp controls - straighteners up to 230. Honestly both are VERY good," she said. "The straightners outperform my admittedly very old GHD'S. The styling brush impressed me too, I prefer it over the round brush on my Dyson Air Wrap as it's much larger (although likely a lot more damaging). I haven't given the tongs a go yet. It comes with a glove for those, which I think is a thoughtful addition. There's also a warranty included!" She even assured other customers: "To those concerned that they may be fakes, I've just registered the warranty. They def aren't fake." Her feedback quickly prompted a wave of responses in the comments. Donna chimed in with her opinion: "Very definitely not non-brand and an absolute bargain looking at prices in the website." Meanwhile, Sky added: "Bargain! Just wish the plates on the straighteners were slight wider, slimmer ones always rip at my hair." Yet Rachel remained sceptical, posting a screenshot claiming to show the same set available online for £25, and cautioned: "I'm sorry but these aren't a bargain. Always be wary of the RRP on things. The tools do not look like the ones on the real Soleil website." Yet, a different Facebook user named Stevie responded: "That's not soleil's website you've screen shot from. But they're old line Soleil and they would've originally been very expensive given their current straighteners and styling brushes are around £300 each." We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice here.
