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Leader Live
4 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Aldi crowned cheapest supermarket in the UK by Which?
Which? Magazine analysed the cost of a basket of 79 branded and unbranded groceries across eight major UK chains. It comes as prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in May, new inflation figures revealed. Food prices are now 2.8% higher than a year ago, up from April's 2.6%. Which? revealed that Aldi has been crowned as the UK's cheapest supermarket for the 18th month in a row. Now, we've compared the price of staple items that we pick up weekly to see if Aldi did beat the rest. See below for our handy graphic from the items we tracked in all major supermarkets. From semi-skimmed milk to white bread and bananas - it's the items you automatically put in your basket or trolley every week. The average cost of the shopping basket at Aldi was £135.95 in April 2025, £48 cheaper than Waitrose, which was the most expensive at £184.19. Aldi's chief commercial officer, Julie Ashfield, said: "The Which? analysis once again reiterates our message that if shoppers want to save money on groceries, then Aldi is the only place to shop." Coming in second place was Lidl, with a Plus membership basket costing £136.64, and regular prices just a penny more. Asda ranked fourth at £150.06 with Tesco following closely behind with its Clubcard prices at £151.11. Without a Clubcard, Tesco's basket totalled £152.59, just two pence behind Sainsbury's Nectar prices at £152.57. Fresh food prices are rising particularly quickly, up to 2.4% higher than last May from April's 1.8%. Shop prices overall remained in deflation, at 0.1% cheaper than a year ago and unchanged from April, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-NIQ Shop Price Index. Recommended reading: Morrisons to revamp UK stores to offer 'farm shop' produce Morrisons reveals major change for all More Card customers I tested Aldi's new 'wine of the summer' and so should you BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said: 'While overall shop prices remain unchanged in May, food inflation rose for the fourth consecutive month. 'Fresh foods were the main driver, and red meat eaters may have noticed their steak got a little more expensive as wholesale beef prices increased. 'If statutory costs continue to rise for retailers, households will have to brace themselves for more difficult times ahead as prices rise faster.'
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
B&M shoppers rush to buy stylish home furniture scanning at just £5 instead of £30
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS are rushing to B&M to get their hands on sleek kitchen furniture selling for just £5. The stylish metal barstools were originally £30, but one eagle-eyed customer picked one up for £5, saving a whopping £25. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The stool originally cost £30 but is now just £5 Credit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK The savvy customer shared a photo of their impressive find on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook page. Other followers tagged friends to share the huge saving. The shopper who spotted the deal was at the B&M shop in Portadown. The Aydan barstool has a chrome finish metal base and a grey velvet seat. The stool's height can be adjusted, ideal for all households. If you see something you like in the B&M sale it may be worth comparing prices online to make sure you are not missing a better deal elsewhere. Sales also vary from store to store, so just because one branch offers amazing deals on something doesn't mean they all will. You will also need to shop these offers in person as B&M does not have an online store. With that in mind, it may be worth ringing your local store ahead of time to check stock levels to avoid a wasted trip. You can find your nearest B&M by visiting Top products to always buy at B&M What other offers are available at B&M? It's not the only offer at B&M in recent weeks. If barstools aren't on the shopping list, the store also has huge savings on lounge chairs too. One bargain hunter couldn't believe her luck when she spotted a velvet chair originally priced at £100 for just £30. This works out at 70 per cent off and a huge £70 saving. When to bag yellow sticker bargains Aldi: Look for red stickers near closing time, offering up to 75% off perishable items and 30% off damaged packaging goods. Asda: Discounts happen twice daily, in the morning and evening. Early risers can find fresh produce for as low as 10p. Lidl: Price cuts occur first thing in the morning and before closing. Use the Lidl Plus app for additional weekly promotions. Marks and Spencer: Reductions often occur near closing time. Monthly in-store offers and combo deals, like the £12 Dine In for Two, provide extra savings. Morrisons: Yellow sticker discounts appear throughout the day. Register for a More Card to get specific day-based discounts, like 20% off fish on Fridays. Sainsbury's: No set discount times; look for yellow 'reduced' stickers. Register for Nectar prices for nearly 50% off weekly offers. Tesco: No fixed discount times. Check the "mark-down section" in 300 stores for reduced-price items like salads, bread, and meat. Posting in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, which boasts 2.6million followers, they said: "These chairs are scanning at £30 in B&M! Bargain!" The Louise chair comes in cream or green and is the perfect accent piece for any home, adding a touch of style to your space. With a luxurious finish and wooden legs, it would fit in perfectly in a dressing room or bedroom. The chair sits at 58cm wide and 72cm high, with a depth of 68cm, and can hold weight of approximately 100kg. It is no longer available on the website, so you'll have to be quick to pick it up in your nearest store. And savvy shoppers are now racing to get their hands on the bargain buy before it sells out. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Aldi is selling a handy dupe that's ‘just like' Gordon Ramsay favourite – and it's £85 cheaper than the original
ALDI is selling a handy dupe that's 'just like' a Gordon Ramsay favourite - and it's £85 cheaper than the original. The discount retailer's special buy releases today, so you'll need to rush to your nearest store - before stocks are sold out. 2 Aldi is selling a handy dupe that's just like a Gordon Ramsay favourite – and it's £85 cheaper than the original Credit: Aldi 2 Aldi's 28cm Tri-Ply Frying Pan and 18cm Saucepan are a bargain alternative Credit: Aldi This week's treat is an alternative to one of the hottest cookware brands around. HexClad is endorsed by Gordon Ramsay and has rave reviews from professional chefs and home cooks. In fact, our professional product reviewer and prolific home cook reviewed the brand recently and you can read his thoughts here. However, the downside to HexClad is the massive price tags which our reviewer said was: "Heinously expensive." Home and Garden That's why this alternative, that launched in Aldi stores yesterday (Thursday 29th of May), is a real limited time opportunity. So if you're not ready to splash out on the brand this might be a good way to try the design out first. Priced at £14.99 each, Aldi 's 28cm Tri-Ply Frying Pan and 18cm Saucepan are a bargain alternative. Aldi says: 'Cook up a treat with the Tri-Ply premium technology combining two stainless steel layers over an aluminium layer. Most read in Fabulous 'The layers work together to spread heat evenly throughout.' They are great dupes for I've figured out how to make the perfect fried eggs - it's so simple, works every time and you don't even need any oil Aldi's versions are non-stick and provide 'fast and even heating'. You can also use metal utensils in them without fear of ruining the cooking surface and they're suitable for all hobs, including induction. But unlike HexClad, which features the hexagon design on the base, Aldi's versions have smooth bottoms. The Tri Ply Pans also come with a one-year warranty, whereas HexClad offers a lifetime warranty - but for the price that seems okay. When to bag yellow sticker bargains Aldi: Look for red stickers near closing time, offering up to 75% off perishable items and 30% off damaged packaging goods. Asda: Discounts happen twice daily, in the morning and evening. Early risers can find fresh produce for as low as 10p. Lidl: Price cuts occur first thing in the morning and before closing. Use the Lidl Plus app for additional weekly promotions. Marks and Spencer: Reductions often occur near closing time. Monthly in-store offers and combo deals, like the £12 Dine In for Two, provide extra savings. Morrisons: Yellow sticker discounts appear throughout the day. Register for a More Card to get specific day-based discounts, like 20% off fish on Fridays. Sainsbury's: No set discount times; look for yellow 'reduced' stickers. Register for Nectar prices for nearly 50% off weekly offers. Tesco: No fixed discount times. Check the "mark-down section" in 300 stores for reduced-price items like salads, bread, and meat. Aldi shoppers are also flocking to the supermarket to get their hands on a stylish mirror for less than £1. The absolute steal was found in the middle aisle at Aldi, and the price was almost too good to be true. Customers have also raved about a set of beautiful garden lights on sale for less than a coffee. The German grocer is charging full steam ahead with its expansion plans, splashing out £650million this year alone to bring its famously low prices to even more shoppers. And they recently revealed a full list of 10 new store locations opening this year – is one coming near you?
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Aldi crowned cheapest supermarket in the UK by Which?
Which? Magazine analysed the cost of a basket of 79 branded and unbranded groceries across eight major UK chains. It comes as prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in May, new inflation figures revealed. Food prices are now 2.8% higher than a year ago, up from April's 2.6%. Which? revealed that Aldi has been crowned as the UK's cheapest supermarket for the 18th month in a row. Now, we've compared the price of staple items that we pick up weekly to see if Aldi did beat the rest. See below for our handy graphic from the items we tracked in all major supermarkets. From semi-skimmed milk to white bread and bananas - it's the items you automatically put in your basket or trolley every week. The average cost of the shopping basket at Aldi was £135.95 in April 2025, £48 cheaper than Waitrose, which was the most expensive at £184.19. Aldi's chief commercial officer, Julie Ashfield, said: "The Which? analysis once again reiterates our message that if shoppers want to save money on groceries, then Aldi is the only place to shop." Coming in second place was Lidl, with a Plus membership basket costing £136.64, and regular prices just a penny more. Asda ranked fourth at £150.06 with Tesco following closely behind with its Clubcard prices at £151.11. Without a Clubcard, Tesco's basket totalled £152.59, just two pence behind Sainsbury's Nectar prices at £152.57. Fresh food prices are rising particularly quickly, up to 2.4% higher than last May from April's 1.8%. Shop prices overall remained in deflation, at 0.1% cheaper than a year ago and unchanged from April, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-NIQ Shop Price Index. Recommended reading: Morrisons to revamp UK stores to offer 'farm shop' produce Morrisons reveals major change for all More Card customers I tested Aldi's new 'wine of the summer' and so should you BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said: 'While overall shop prices remain unchanged in May, food inflation rose for the fourth consecutive month. 'Fresh foods were the main driver, and red meat eaters may have noticed their steak got a little more expensive as wholesale beef prices increased. 'If statutory costs continue to rise for retailers, households will have to brace themselves for more difficult times ahead as prices rise faster.'
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major bargain retailer slashes price of huge box of Ferrero Rocher leaving fans saying ‘that's highly unfair!'
MAJOR bargain retailer slashes price of huge box of Ferrero Rocher leaving fans saying 'that's highly unfair!' A MAJOR bargain chain has sent chocolate lovers into meltdown after slashing the price of a 24-piece box of Ferrero Rocher to just £1 — sparking a frenzy online. Shoppers spotted the mega deal at B&M, with customers across the UK now racing to grab the luxury treat. The 300g box, normally priced at £5, has been reduced by a whopping 80% — now just £1. That's just £3.33 per kilo. Product code: 319629. One eagle-eyed Facebook user shared the news, posting: 'Ferrero Rocher 24pc Box 300g for £1 at B&M,' triggering hundreds of comments from sweet-toothed bargain hunters. One fan wrote: 'Well that's highly unfair…I was in there an hour ago and didn't see this post until now. These are my favourites.' Another asked: 'What time please?' while someone else chimed in: 'I'm impressed.' Many rushed to their nearest store in the hopes of getting their hands on the cut-price chocolates — with some warning that stock is flying off shelves. The shock deal follows a similar CHOC SHOCK offer at Heron Foods, where the same 24-piece Ferrero Rocher box was reduced to just £5 — a 55 per cent saving on the usual £11 price tag. That discount was also hailed as a great option for a last-minute Mother's Day gift. One shopper said: 'Great price if you have a Heron Food store near you and would make an ideal Mother's Day gift too. Everyone loves Ferrero Rocher so well worth stocking up at this fantastic price.' The chocolates are often seen as a premium treat, perfect for sharing or gifting. Their golden wrapping and posh packaging make them a go-to choice for special occasions. Ferrero Rocher says its chocolates are 'the perfect gift to share with your loved ones.' Its description adds: 'A whole hazelnut surrounded by delicious layers of crispy wafer, a velvety filling, smooth milk chocolate and finely chopped hazelnut pieces.' Another delighted shopper said: 'Will be picking up some of these for my son, thanks for sharing.' A third added: 'Brilliant price, cheapest I've ever seen Ferrero Rocher chocolates for a box this size.' And it's not just B&M and Heron Foods slashing prices. Morrisons has cut the cost of the same 24-pack from £10.50 to £5 for More Card holders, just in time for Mother's Day on March 30. Tesco has also joined the chocolate price war, with yellow sticker deals reducing 16-piece boxes (200g) to just £1.75. They're usually £7 — so shoppers are saving over 70%. One savvy shopper, Matthew Dawes, shared his delight in a Facebook group, saying he nabbed three boxes. He joked: 'Me: Shall I go to little Tesco, see if they have anything nice for pudding?' His wife replied: 'Can do but I doubt you'll find anything.' His response? 'Hold my beer.' The post racked up more than 200 likes and 35 comments, with others eager to find the deal at their local store. While prices vary across supermarkets, fans are urged to shop around and act quickly — as these bargain boxes won't stay on shelves for long. Retail experts also advise checking for loyalty card discounts and using online comparison sites to find the best value. With Mother's Day fast approaching, these sweet deals could make the perfect gift — without breaking the bank. So if you're looking to treat your mum, a friend, or just yourself, now's the time to stock up. But be quick — once they're gone, they're gone.
