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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Best time to shop at retailers like B&M and Poundland to save money and find the best bargains
Do you have any insider shopping tips? We'd love to hear from you please email: money@ SHOP TO IT Best time to shop at retailers like B&M and Poundland to save money and find the best bargains KNOWING when to visit your favourite shop could be the key to saving money. From when yellow stickers are placed on items to reduce prices, to the best day of the week for new products - timing is everything when it comes to shopping on the high street and supermarkets. 1 We spoke to a deals expert who shared the best time to shop at your favourite store The Sun spoke to Tom Church, co-founder of discount code website who shared the best time to visit shops. B&M The best time to head to the budget store is Wednesday morning, according to Tom. He said: "This is when most of the new reductions are dropped." To increase your chances of spotting a deal, it also recommended that shoppers download the B&M Scanner App. The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift. The app is free to download off the B&M Stores mobile app via Google Play or the Apple App Store. Often, products will be marked down in the system, but the staff haven't had the chance to change display prices. Parents are racing to B&M desperate to nab 'the cutest' kids' cabin cases - they're ideal for EasyJet & Jet2 passengers Tom added: "It's always worth scanning items to check if they're cheaper than they seem. Products can scan for as little as 10p.' Home Bargains If you are planning a trip to Home Bargain's then it is best to head their 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. Tom said to make sure you take a good look around as you enter the store. He explained: "Often, Home Bargains keeps the best deals at the front to lure you in. You don't want to walk straight past them on the way in!." Boots The high street chemist can be a great place to bag a bargain on pricey makeup and skin care. Singing up for its Advantage Card loyalty scheme can help you earn points on their purchases. These can then be redeemed for money off future purchases. Shoppers collect three points for every £1 they spend. Tom said the best time to shop at Boots is during one of their Points Events. These events allow shoppers to even triple points on your entire shop, or selected products and ranges. So for example, if you spend a set amount like £50 you get 1,000 extra points, which is worth £10. Tom said it is also worth seeing if you can stack any offers. He explained: "For example, if something is on a 3 for 2 offer, and then you can get double points on top.' Superdrug Superdrug has frequent offers and shopping incentives. So, Tom said the best time to shop depends on "what you're buying, and timing your shop to coincide with a relevant offer". The store regularly has 3 for 2 offers on beauty products, so if you're restocking your makeup bag, it may be better to hold off until that offer comes back around. If you are planning a trip to one of it's store you can check what offers are running ahead of time on the Superdrug website. Tom said you can also get bargains if you're a Health & Beautycard member, which is free to sign up for. Customers earn one point for every £1 you spend. You can spend your points in multiples of 100. This means that you can chose to use: 100 points = £1 200 points = £2 300 points = £3 and so on ALDI The German discounter is known for it's middle aisle Special Buys, selling everything from air fryers to dupes for Dyson hairstylers. The deals drop on Thursdays and Sundays, so going first thing on those days is your best bet. But if you are on the hunt for marked down food, it's best to head in first thing in the morning. That's because Aldi slashes the price of food and other items first thing in the morning rather than later in the day like its competitors WHAT TIME OF DAY? 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. Tom said: "If you get there early, you have a better chance of bagging them. Just look out for red stickers.' POUNDLAND The bargain store can be a great place to pick up cheap sweets and even clothes. Tom said the best time to shop at the high street store is the morning. He said: "Stock is replenished either at night, or first thing, so you should have a better chance of finding what you want." But if you are planning a trip to one of it stores, you should be aware the brand has made a major change to its loyalty scheme. The discount store has scrapped its exclusive lower prices for Poundland Perk members, which had worked similarly to Tesco's Clubcard offers. Poundland told The Sun the loyalty scheme shake-up is aimed at lowering prices on the shelves for all customers without the "hassle" of looking for a voucher in the shop's app. Customers can still collect points on their shops and there will be weekly competitions to win points and prizes. Poundland shoppers get Perk Points when they spend money at the retailer and these can be turned into vouchers when they've accumulated at least 5,000 points.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers are running to B&M to buy 1960s retro lamp that's 50p instead of £20
Read below to learn about ways to save at B&M GROOVY BABY Shoppers are running to B&M to buy 1960s retro lamp that's 50p instead of £20 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS are running to B&M to buy a retro 1960s lamp scanning for 50p instead of £20. Eagle-eyed customers could not believe their luck when they found a black lava lamp scanning for just a few pence in the bargain store. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The lava lamp is on sale in B&M Credit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group The funky lamp comes with a special coloured wax mixture inside that moves around, creating a mesmerising effect. B&M's take on the retro light also comes with a bluetooth speaker, which lets shoppers play music through their smart device. The deal was shared on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group, with many savvy shoppers praising the find. One customer said they "wanted two," while another said their local store never has deals this good. The lamp appeared to be scanning for £20 on shelves, but found the £19.50 reduction by using the B&M Scanner App. The tool allows customers to discover discounted items before the staff have even reduced them. Often, products will be marked down in the system, but the staff haven't had the chance to change display prices. It is free to download on the app store on to your mobile device. One shopper recently bagged you can bagged £20 furniture at B&M for just £1 by using the device. Another customers saved over £225 thanks to the B&M scanner app. B&M shopper rushes to buy energy-saving gadget scanning for £1 instead of £35 If you are keen to shop the lava lamp, you will need to head to one of B&M's 770 stores across the UK because the retailer does not offer home delivery. With that in mind it may be worth ringing up your local branch ahead of time to avoid disappointment. You can find your nearest B&M by visiting And that is not the bargain spotted at stores in recent weeks. Parents have been rushing to B&M to take advantage of its £1 toy sale. Savvy shoppers have managed to pick up everything from Sports Racer cars, Monster High bags, a toddler DJ set and a DIY jewellery kit in stores. HOW TO SAVE AT B&M The best time to get cut-price products is 10am on a Wednesday, according to one ex B&M manager. This is when staff slash items to as little as 10p to clear excess stock and make way for new products. Deals expert Tom Church said to keep an eye out for red sticker products as well. These are added to special buy products that have been reduced in price. It's worth signing up to Facebook pages dedicated to hunting for bargains from B&M and other discounters too. Two worth joining are B&M Bargains, Extreme Money Saving Deals and More, and Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group.
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
B&M shoppers rushing to buy handy gadget that's ideal for BBQs scanning for 50p instead of £20
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) B&M shoppers are rushing to snap up a handy gadget that's ideal for BBQs scanning for just 50p instead of £20. The retailer is known for selling all kinds of peculiar and useful buys, but one in particular has recently caught shoppers' eyes. 1 A shopper found a burger maker in their local B&M scanning for just 50p Credit: EXTREME COUPONING AND BARGAINS UK Posting on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, one savvy saver revealed how they found the Heat and Eat burger maker for just 50p in their local branch. The post has notched up dozens of likes and comments with customers in awe at the find. Anyone looking to find the burger maker for 50p may struggle though, as the shopper who posted about the buy said it was the last one on shelves in their local branch. Shoppers looking to pick up similar-level bargains can make the job easier with one nifty gadget though - the B&M Scanner App. The app, which is free to download onto smartphones, lets you scan product labels in-store to find out their true price. Sometimes the app finds a product is actually cheaper than what is being advertised on the label too. Remember, you can find your nearest B&M branch by using the retailer's store locator tool - In any case, make sure you're shopping around when buying something like this so you know you're getting the best price. Use price comparison websites like Price Spy, Price Runner and Trolley to compare thousands of products. The bargain burger maker from B&M is not the first bargain spotted by shoppers in recent months. Top products to always buy at B&M Savvy savers saw a Dyson dupe that's perfect for summer scanning for £310 less than the real thing in one store. Shoppers have also been going wild for a Ninja air fryer dupe. How to save at B&M Beyond using the Scanner App, visiting B&M at the right time could help you land some serious bargains. One ex-manager told The Sun pop in around 10am on Wednesdays each week. This is when staff slash the price of items to as little as 10p to clear excess stock and make way for new products. On top of this, keep an eye out for red stickers on products - workers add these to items that have been reduced in price. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item. It's worth signing up to Facebook pages dedicated to hunting for bargains from B&M and other discounters too. Two worth joining are B&M Bargains, Extreme Money Saving Deals and More and the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group. Visit your local shop after major events like Christmas and Halloween where you'll get massively reduced prices on seasonal stock as well. Other B&M news Previous B&M boss Alex Russo stepped down after two and a half years as chief executive in February. The departure came as the retailer reported a sales slump, weak confidence and issued a profit warning. A profit warning is an announcement made by a company stating its reported profits for a specific period will be lower than market expectations. Analysts at investment bank Panmure Liberum said Russo's retirement and profit downgrade were "unlikely to be mutually exclusive". Andrew Wade, at Jefferies, said Russo's decision to step down was not 'a surprise, given the group's consistent over-promising". 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
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers race to major discount supermarket as 100 lollies are slashed to 10p – & they're perfect for kids
The vegan-friendly sweet is 'free from artificial colours' and each box contains four different flavours SWEET DEAL Shoppers race to major discount supermarket as 100 lollies are slashed to 10p – & they're perfect for kids Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR discount supermarket has slashed the price of lollies to just 10p - and you'll get a mega box of a whopping 100 lollies. Although Easter is now over, that doesn't necessarily mean we're tired of sweets just yet - and if your secret stash is running low, you may want to keep reading this. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Shoppers have been sent into a frenzy after a popular discount store slashed the price of lollies to just 10p Credit: Getty 2 Bargain-mad Brits can now get their hands on this mega box of sweet treats for spare change Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK While the temperatures are rising, B&M prices seem to be dropping - and now thrifty customers can get their hands on a 100-pack of lollies for spare change. Informing others about the epic deal, one shopper, Donna Blossom Hill, took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook. According to her, B&M fans can snap up the viral Fruity Pops for just 10p for a monster box of the treat. The vegan-friendly sweet is ''free from artificial colours'' and each box contains four different flavours - lemon, strawberry, orange and blackcurrant. READ MORE ON SHOPPING PRICE ROLLBACK Asda slashes price of Gino's air fryers… but he insists it's NOT about probe Each lolly, which weighs around 8g, comes in a plastic-free packaging, the description online reads. The Welsh shopper wrote in the caption of the post: ''100 lollies Scanning at 10p YES 10p top shelf, B&M, Fforestfach, Swansea, loads there. ''Dated 30/11/2025 and they for me, not children,'' she chuckled in the comments, after snapping up two boxes of the sugary treat. Since being share online, the post has racked up a whopping 72 likes and 56 comments in less than 24 hours. One tagged their pal, writing: ''off you trot back to b&m, I need this bargain thank you.'' ''Cos they're supposed be displayed in the box and sold individually,'' someone else chimed in. I went to B&M for a radiator cover & came out with £230 of furniture for £40 - here's how I nabbed such epic bargains ''Get to b&m tomorrow,'' another was planning a trip to the nearest branch. ''I have never seen these in b&m!'' a fourth wrote. How to save money at B&M One of the best ways to save money at B&M is by using the retailer's Scanner App. It is free to download onto your smartphone via the Apple App Store or Google Play. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger. Once downloaded, you can use the camera on your phone to scan product barcodes around stores. The app then tells you the true price of that product, which is sometimes much lower than the price tag says it is. One shopper used the app to get a £10 long hot water bottle for just 10p, while other customers have found a host of other 10p bargains. Another quick way to cut costs is by visiting at the right time. One ex-manager told The Sun this is around 10am on a Wednesday, when staff slash the price of items to as little as 10p to clear excess stock and make way for new products. Deals expert Tom Church said to keep an eye out for red sticker products as well. These are added to special buy products that have been reduced in price. It's worth signing up to Facebook pages dedicated to hunting for bargains from B&M and other discounters too. Two worth joining are B&M Bargains, Extreme Money Saving Deals and More and Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group.
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers race to major discount supermarket as 100 lollies are slashed to 10p – & they're perfect for kids
A MAJOR discount supermarket has slashed the price of lollies to just 10p - and you'll get a mega box of a whopping 100 lollies. Although Easter is now over, that doesn't necessarily mean we're tired of sweets just yet - and if your secret stash is running low, you may want to keep reading this. 2 2 While the temperatures are rising, B&M prices seem to be dropping - and now thrifty customers can get their hands on a 100-pack of lollies for spare change. Informing others about the epic deal, one shopper, Donna Blossom Hill, took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook. According to her, B&M fans can snap up the viral Fruity Pops for just 10p for a monster box of the treat. The vegan-friendly sweet is ''free from artificial colours'' and each box contains four different flavours - lemon, strawberry, orange and blackcurrant. Each lolly, which weighs around 8g, comes in a plastic-free packaging, the description online reads. The Welsh shopper wrote in the caption of the post: ''100 lollies Scanning at 10p YES 10p top shelf, B&M, Fforestfach, Swansea, loads there. ''Dated 30/11/2025 and they for me, not children,'' she chuckled in the comments, after snapping up two boxes of the sugary treat. Since being share online, the post has racked up a whopping 72 likes and 56 comments in less than 24 hours. One tagged their pal, writing: ''off you trot back to b&m, I need this bargain thank you.'' ''Cos they're supposed be displayed in the box and sold individually,'' someone else chimed in. I went to B&M for a radiator cover & came out with £230 of furniture for £40 - here's how I nabbed such epic bargains ''Get to b&m tomorrow,'' another was planning a trip to the nearest branch. ''I have never seen these in b&m!'' a fourth wrote. How to save money at B&M One of the best ways to save money at B&M is by using the retailer's Scanner App. It is free to download onto your smartphone via the Apple App Store or Google Play. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger. Once downloaded, you can use the camera on your phone to scan product barcodes around stores. The app then tells you the true price of that product, which is sometimes much lower than the price tag says it is. One shopper used the app to get a £10 long hot water bottle for just 10p, while other customers have found a host of other 10p bargains. Another quick way to cut costs is by visiting at the right time. One ex-manager told The Sun this is around 10am on a Wednesday, when staff slash the price of items to as little as 10p to clear excess stock and make way for new products. Deals expert Tom Church said to keep an eye out for red sticker products as well. These are added to special buy products that have been reduced in price. It's worth signing up to Facebook pages dedicated to hunting for bargains from B&M and other discounters too.
