Aldi reveals the best time to shop in store this summer to find best deals including Specialbuys

The Sun

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ALDI has revealed the best time to shop in store this summer to find the best deals.
With the summer holidays in full swing, many shoppers may be looking for ways to avoid busy crowds.
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The German discounter said over the school break the hours between 8am and 10am are among the quietest.
Most of the brands' supermarkets open at 7am or 8am, so getting there as soon as doors open can give you a chance to dodge the crowds.
If you are planning a trip on Thursday or Sunday, getting there early can also give you a chance to get your hands on the latest Specialbuys.
These are bargain products located in the store's middle aisle and can include everything from a bargain Ninja Air Fryer dupe to stylish garden furniture.
You can check out what is heading to stores by picking up a booklet in store or looking on the Aldi website ahead of your next shop.
But if you have your sights set on an item, you need to act quickly because once it's gone, it's gone.
This week, shoppers can pick up soft toys for children and a range of pet care items.
And you don't need to be an early riser to have a savvy shop at Aldi.
The budget chain said late afternoons from 4pm to 5pm, and evenings between 8pm and 10pm are also a good time to shop if you're looking to dodge a swarm of shoppers.
Heading later in the evening could also up your chances of scoring discounts on food.
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The store also has red stickers to show an item has been reduced, unlike the yellow ones you may see in Tesco or M&S.
So be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the coloured labels.
Aldi said: "Bakery, meat, and deli items nearing their best-before dates often receive significant markdowns at Aldi, with discounts of up to 75%.
"While specific times can vary, focusing your search towards closing time is generally a good idea."
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This summer, the supermarket has been giving away a free £50 voucher every single day.
The scheme has been running since July and is due to end this month.
To be in with a chance of bagging one of the vouchers, parents simply need to send their name and email address to [e-mail].
There are no lengthy forms or complicated sign-ups – just one quick email to apply.
Each day, one family will be picked at random and awarded a £50 Aldi voucher to spend in store on whatever they need.
BEST TIME TO HIT THE SHOPS
And it is not just Aldi which has shared insight into the best time to hit its shops.
Tom Church, co-founder of discount code website Latestdeals.co.uk, said fans of B&M to head to its stores a Wednesday.
He previously said: "This is when most of the new reductions are dropped."
Meanwhile, if you are planning a trip to Home Bargains then it is best to head there first thing in the morning to grab the best deals.
That is because most the larger Home Bargains stores get deliveries at around 7:30am everyday.
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Many retailers have flash sales across entire ranges – often this ties into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends.
Sign up to the mailing lists of your favourite brands and you'll be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
Keep a close eye on the specialbuys at Aldi and middle of Lidl drops which drop a couple of times a week and usually mean great value seasonal items such as beach gear and paddling pools.
If you are not in a hurry to buy an item, try adding it to the shopping cart and leaving it for a couple of days.
Sometimes big brands will try to tempt you into the sale by offering you a discount.
Always check if you can get cashback before paying. It's especially worth using sites such as Topcashback, Quidco and app Jamdoughnut when buying bigger ticket items such as garden furniture as you'll get a nice kickback.