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Metro
6 days ago
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- Metro
The UK's cheapest supermarket has changed for the first time in 20 months
For the last 20 months in a row, one supermarket has retained the crown as the cheapest in the UK. Aldi's prices beat out competition for almost two years straight, but as of last month, the budget retailer's reign came to an end. According to analysis by the consumer champions at Which, Lidl knocked Aldi off the top spot to become the UK's cheapest supermarket in July 2025. And they managed to secure the victory by being just 85p cheaper than their German discount rival. The research compared a shopping list of 76 grocery items at eight of the UK's biggest supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda, Waitrose and Sainsbury's. It took into account special offers and loyalty prices, but not multibuys. At Lidl, the total on average across the month came out to £128.40, with members of the retailer's loyalty scheme saving a further 40p. At Aldi, the same shop featuring own-brand and branded items like Hovis bread, Birds Eye Peas, milk and butter, came out at £129.25. Asda came in third place, with the average price being £139.53, proving cheaper than a shop at Tesco using Clubcard prices (£141.92). To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Tesco Clubcard members would have paid £13.92 more on average than at Lidl, while those who aren't part of the loyalty scheme would be paying £17.10 more (£145.10). Sainsbury's shoppers with a Nectar card are paying £16.21 more on average a month than at Lidl, and £21.55 more without using a Nectar card (£149.55). Lidl (including loyalty discount) – £128 Lidl – £128.40 Aldi – £129.25 Asda – £139.53 Tesco (including loyalty discount) – £141.92 Sainsbury's (including loyalty) – £144.21 Tesco – £145.10 Morrisons (inc loyalty discount) – £146.91 Morrisons – £147.84 Sainsbury's – £149.55 Ocado – £159.20 Waitrose – £170.91 It's worth noting though, that for those doing a bigger shop of 192 items, Aldi and Lidl are taken out of the running for the cheapest supermarket as they offer a smaller range of products than other retailers. Instead, it's Asda that's the cheapest overall, with a longer list of groceries costing £474.12 on average. More Trending Waitrose was found to be the most expensive supermarket for both the bigger and smaller shop throughout the month, with 72 items costing £170.91 on average and £538.33 for 192 items on average. Reena Sewraz, Which retail editor, said: 'Lidl has bagged the top spot as the UK's cheapest supermarket for the first time in 20 months, according to our latest price analysis, showing that it can beat Aldi even without loyalty prices. 'The bigger trolley of groceries shows that Asda continues to be the cheapest non-discounter supermarket – beating membership prices at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. View More » 'Households are still contending with high food prices but our analysis shows it pays to shop around, simply choosing one supermarket over another could save you 25%.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Morrisons axed 3,600 jobs after closing 17 stores MORE: Lidl issues urgent food recall on popular chicken product MORE: Urgent product recall of Waitrose protein pot over risk of salmonella contamination Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Scottish Sun
04-08-2025
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- Scottish Sun
UK's cheapest supermarket for 76 essentials revealed as Aldi LOSES top spot after 20 months
Check how to cut the costs on your grocery shop BASKET CASE UK's cheapest supermarket for 76 essentials revealed as Aldi LOSES top spot after 20 months Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE cheapest supermarket for a basket of 76 items in July has been revealed - and Aldi has been knocked off the top spot. The latest analysis from Which? had crowned the discounter the cheapest for the past 20 months. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Lidl has been named the cheapest supermarket for 76 items Credit: Getty The research compares the average price of a shop consisting of popular groceries at eight of the UK's biggest supermarkets. In July, Lidl was crowned the cheapest supermarket, where the groceries cost £128.40 on average across the month. Members of its loyalty scheme Lidl Plus could save a further 40p. Meanwhile, Aldi was 85p more expensive at £129.25 on average. The list of 76 items included both branded and own-brand items, such as Birds Eye peas, Hovis bread, milk and butter. The analysis includes special offer prices and loyalty prices where applicable, but not multibuys. Meanwhile, Tesco Clubcard members would have paid £141.92 on average which is £13.92 more than at Lidl with a loyalty card, while without a Clubcard, the Tesco shop cost £145.10. For those using a Sainsbury's Nectar card, July's shopping list of items averaged £144.21. Without a Nectar card, the same items at Sainsbury's cost £149.55. Five tips to feed your family for less and save on your supermarket shop Over the same month, Asda retained its place as one of the UK's cheapest supermarkets for the longer list of 192 items at £474.12. It was cheaper than Tesco with a Clubcard by £7.47 (£481.59). Waitrose was the most expensive on average, with the bigger shop costing £538.33 - a difference of £64.21 compared to Asda. Waitrose was also the most expensive supermarket for a smaller list of items this month, totalling £170.91 on average. That's a difference of £42.51 compared to Lidl (with a loyalty card). Aldi and Lidl are not included in the comparison of the bigger list as they have a smaller range of products. Reena Sewraz, Which? retail editor, said: 'Lidl has bagged the top spot as the UK's cheapest supermarket for the first time in 20 months, according to our latest price analysis, showing that it can beat Aldi even without loyalty prices. 'The bigger trolley of groceries shows that Asda continues to be the cheapest non-discounter supermarket - beating membership prices at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. 'Households are still contending with high food prices but our analysis shows it pays to shop around, simply choosing one supermarket over another could save you 25%.' A Waitrose spokesperson said: "Our customers know that there's more to great value than just price, and we combine excellent quality, industry-leading animal welfare standards and fantastic customer service." The Sun also contacted Aldi for comment.
Daily Record
03-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
UK's cheapest supermarket this summer named as it beats rival by pennies
Which? set out to find out June's cheapest supermarket by comparing the price of 79 products. Consumer champion Which? has revealed which UK supermarket has been the cheapest for shoppers this summer. They conducted a price comparison on 79 items across the eight major supermarkets to find the best value from June 2025. While the result may not be surprising for some, there was fierce competition for the top stop as there were only pennies separating first and second place. By comparing the price of dozens of products across the stores, Which? has once again crowned Aldi the cheapest supermarket. On average across the month, the total bill at Aldi came to £131.52. However with just 35p of a difference, Lidl came in second place with an average spend of £131.87 when done with the Lidl Plus loyalty app. When calculated without the app, the spend rose to £131.89, reports the Mirror. The selected 79 items included a variety of own-brand and brand items, including Hovis bread, Birds Eye Peas, butter and milk. Which? also conducted a bigger shopping price comparison that included 196 items. For this test Aldi and Lidl were excluded as they do not sell a lot of the same products as the bigger supermarkets. In terms of the larger shop, Asda was crowned the winner with an average cost in June of £484.60. Coming in second place was Tesco, with an average bill of £492.86 when purchased with a Clubcard. However, without the loyalty Clubcard, the price of the shopper shot up to £528.45 on average. For both of the comparisons the analysis included special offer prices and loyalty prices where applicable. However, multibuys were not included. Unsurprisingly, Waitrose was the most expensive supermarket for both the smaller and larger shops, with the average bills coming in at £178.64 and £554.68 respectively. Speaking on Aldi's win of smaller shop, Which? retail editor Reena Sewraz said: "Aldi has once again bagged the title of the UK's cheapest supermarket according to our latest price analysis, with Lidl hot on its heels – just 35p behind." She added: "The bigger trolley of groceries shows that Asda continues to be one of the cheaper supermarkets - beating membership prices at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. "With food bills still squeezing household budgets, it pays to be savvy as our analysis shows simply choosing one supermarket over another could save you as much as £70 on a large shop." For those wanting to save a bit of extra money in the supermarket each month, there are a few tricks you can try. Discounts are a sure way to save some cash, so shoppers are advised to lookout for yellow stickers in store or discounts and voucher codes on websites such as HotUKDeals and LatestDeals. Alternatively, shoppers could try the downshift challenge where you swap your branded goods for those with supermarket-own labels. Shoppers can also make changes at home to help save money. Choosing to meal prep can help shoppers not waste their money on impulse buys, while freezing any leftovers from meals will also help with food waste. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. 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. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Cheapest supermarket for smaller shop - 79 items Aldi - £131.52 Lidl - £131.87 (£131.89 - without loyalty discount) Asda - £144.82 Tesco - £146.69 (£149.19) Sainsbury's - £148.29 (£153.78) Morrisons - £152.91 (£153.37) Ocado - £165.51 Waitrose - £178.64 Cheapest supermarket for bigger shop - 196 items Asda - £484.60 Tesco - £492.86 (£528.45) Sainsbury's - £500.71 (£538.23) Morrisons - £507.54 (£512.40) Ocado - £530.06 Waitrose - £554.68
Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
UK's cheapest supermarket ranked but it's just pennies cheaper than major rival
The consumer champion compared the price of 79 items across eight of the major supermarkets to find the cheapest grocer for June Aldi has once again been crowned the cheapest UK supermarket. Which? has revealed its latest supermarket price comparison for June 2025. The consumer champion compared the price of 79 items across eight of the major supermarkets and found the total bill at Aldi came to £131.52 on average across the month. Lidl was just behind, where the average spend was £131.87 with the Lidl Plus loyalty app - so only 35p more expensive than Aldi - or £131.89 without Lidl Plus. The list of 79 items included both branded and own-brand items, such as Birds Eye Peas, Hovis bread, milk and butter. For a bigger shop of 196 items, Asda was once again the cheapest supermarket where it cost £484.60 on average in June. Tesco was in second place if you have Clubcard, with an average bill of £492.86. But without a Clubcard, the same trolley of goods came to £528.45 on average. Waitrose was the most expensive for both the smaller and larger shop, coming in at £178.64 and £554.68 respectively. Aldi and Lidl are not included in the larger comparison as they don't contain a lot of the same products as the other supermarkets. The analysis includes special offer prices and loyalty prices where applicable, but not multibuys. Reena Sewraz, Which? Retail Editor, said: 'Aldi has once again bagged the title of the UK's cheapest supermarket according to our latest price analysis, with Lidl hot on its heels – just 35p behind. 'The bigger trolley of groceries shows that Asda continues to be one of the cheaper supermarkets - beating membership prices at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. 'With food bills still squeezing household budgets, it pays to be savvy as our analysis shows simply choosing one supermarket over another could save you as much as £70 on a large shop.' Cheapest shop for 79 items Aldi - £131.52 Lidl (inc loyalty discount) - £131.87 Lidl - £131.89 Asda - £144.82 Tesco (inc loyalty discount) - £146.69 Sainsbury's (inc loyalty discount) - £148.29 Tesco - £149.19 Morrisons (inc loyalty discount) - £152.91 Morrisons - £153.37 Sainsbury's - £153.78 Ocado - £165.51 Waitrose - £178.64 Cheapest shop for 196 items Asda - £484.60 Tesco (inc loyalty discount) - £492.86 Sainsbury's (inc loyalty discount) - £500.71 Morrisons (inc loyalty discount) - £507.54 Morrisons - £512.40 Tesco - £528.45 Ocado - £530.06 Sainsbury's - £538.23 Waitrose - £554.68 Save money in the supermarket Keep an eye out for yellow sticker deals. Look for discounts and voucher codes through websites like LatestDeals and HotUKDeals. Sign up to mailing lists for brands and retailers you frequently use. Pick up free supermarket magazines - they'll often have vouchers inside. Try the Downshift challenge - this is where you swap branded goods for supermarket-own labels. Meal prep to reduce impulse buys and spending on what you've already got in the cupboard. Freeze any leftovers that can be eaten at a later date to avoid food waste.
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Cheapest supermarket for basket of 79 items in June revealed – it's not Tesco or Lidl
We reveal how you can save money on food costs below SHOP TO IT Cheapest supermarket for basket of 79 items in June revealed – it's not Tesco or Lidl Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE cheapest supermarket for a basket of 79 items in June has been revealed - and it's not Tesco or Lidl. The latest analysis from Which? has found Aldi yet again is the least expensive when it comes to a smaller shop. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Aldi has yet again been voted the cheapest supermarket for a small basket of goods Credit: Getty 3 How supermarkets compared for a smaller basket of 79 common products Prices were compared on a range of common products across the major supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. The list of 79 items included both branded and own-brand items, such as Birds Eye Peas, Hovis bread, milk and butter. The German discounter came out on top, with the 79-product basket costing £131.52 in June. Lidl was close behind, with the same list of products £131.87 for loyalty scheme customers and £131.89 for those without one. Asda came fourth in the standings (£144.82), with Tesco next at £146.69 for Clubcard customers. Sainsbury's came sixth, with Nectar Card customers paying £148.29 across the month. Tesco customers without a Clubcard would have paid £149.19, then Morrisons loyalty scheme customers (£152.91) and Morrisons non-loyalty scheme customers after - £153.37. The basket of 79 items at Sainsbury's (non-Nectar Card), Ocado, Waitrose was £153.78, £165.51 and £178.64, respectively. Over the same month, Asda came out on top for a larger trolley of 196 goods. Aldi and Lidl were not included in this comparison as they have a smaller range of products compared to their rivals. ALDI BARGAIN BUYS The longer list at Asda cost £484.60, cheaper than Tesco with a Clubcard by £8.26 (£492.86). Waitrose was the most expensive on average, with the bigger shop costing £554.68 - a difference of £70.08 compared to Asda - 14% more. It was also the most expensive for a smaller basket of items, and 36% more expensive than Aldi. Reena Sewraz, Which? retail editor, said: "Aldi has once again bagged the title of the UK's cheapest supermarket according to our latest price analysis, with Lidl hot on its heels – just 35p behind. 3 How supermarkets compared for a larger trolley of items 'The bigger trolley of groceries shows that Asda continues to be one of the cheaper supermarkets - beating membership prices at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. 'With food bills still squeezing household budgets, it pays to be savvy as our analysis shows simply choosing one supermarket over another could save you as much as £70 on a large shop." It's not the first time Aldi has come out cheapest supermarket for a smaller basket of goods. The German retailer took the crown in May, April and March this year. It was also voted the cheapest supermarket across the whole of 2024, pipping Lidl to first place. A Waitrose spokesperson said: "Our customers know that there's more to great value than just price, and we combine excellent quality, industry-leading animal welfare standards and fantastic customer service." How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. 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
