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The Sun
25-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sainsbury's slashes price of kitchen gadget to just 1p in huge homeware sale and shoppers can't believe their eyes
SAINSBURY'S has slashed the price of a kitchen gadget to just 1p in a huge homeware sale and shoppers can't believe their eyes. The supermarket has cut prices on a host of electrical goods in some of its stores including stand mixers, hoovers and microwaves. It appears the giant homeware sale isn't live across all of Sainsbury's stores and just selected ones. Branches which have reduced stock are selling some bargains though, including one which is flogging a milk frother for just 1p. The 450ml Cookworks frother comes with dual-settings so you can foam up cold or warm milk. Posting on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook page, one shopper shared a photo of the 1p buy. They said: "Probably very limited stock but these are scanning at 1p in Sainsbury's." The post has caught the attention of dozens of shoppers, with one commenting: "Get to Sainsbury's!" Another said: "What a great find you got." Customer reports online suggest Sainsbury's has only slashed prices on its homeware items in certain, smaller shops. Bear that in mind if you're thinking of darting down to your nearest branch to pick up a bargain. Remember, you can find your nearest Sainsbury's store by visiting Remember too, to always compare prices to make sure an item or product you're planning on buying is the cheapest out there. You can use websites like to compare supermarket prices and Price Runner or Price Spy a wider selection of retailers. It comes after Sainsbury's shoppers spotted flowers and plants at majorly discounted prices earlier this week. Eagle-eyed customers clocked a huge baby clothes sale earlier this month too, with prices starting from 90p. OTHER SAINSBURY'S NEWS Sainsbury's today nationwide. The discounts were previously only redeemable for online orders or via the Smart Shop app or handset in stores. However, shoppers can now scan their Nectar card at the tills to claim the discounts. Two new Bournville chocolate bars are being launched at Sainsbury's stores over the coming days too. Shoppers can buy the Hazelnut and Salted Caramel flavours for £2.20 or £1.75 if they've got a Nectar Card. Cadbury said the bars will be launched on shelves later this month. Results published by Sainsbury's at the start of July revealed a boost to sales thanks to Marks and Spencer's cyber attack. The retailer reported a 4.7% rise in group sales for the 16 weeks to June, excluding fuel. Grocery sales jumped by 5%, while Argos saw a 4.4% increase as shoppers bought fans and paddling pools during the warm weather. Sainsbury's said it had achieved its highest market share since 2016, growing share three years in a row. Boss Simon Roberts admitted that the M&S disruption had helped, saying: 'If a store is low on stock, customers will go somewhere nearby. We've had a little bit of benefit." 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.
Daily Mirror
25-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Sainsbury's making major change to Nectar loyalty scheme from today
Your Nectar Prices is now available at checkouts nationwide - so this means it will be easier for supermarket shoppers to save money in store Sainsbury's is making a major change to its Nectar loyalty scheme from today. Your Nectar Prices is now available at checkouts nationwide - so this means it will be easier for supermarket shoppers to save money in store. Your Nectar Prices are personalised discounts based on your shopping habits. You get up to ten discounts every week. Previously, shoppers could only access Your Nectar Prices through SmartShop, the Sainsbury's grocery app, or online. Sainsbury's claims these offers could save the average shopper £150. Mark Given, chief marketing, data and sustainability officer at Sainsbury's, said: "We're leading the way by making loyalty personal. Shoppers want to feel recognised and rewarded and while Nectar Prices are for everyone, we know our customers love an offer that is made just for them. "That's exactly what Your Nectar Prices delivers – it's about giving customers those extra savings on the products they love and buy most." You get one Nectar point for every £1 you spend in stores, with one Nectar point worth 0.5p in return. This means if you earn one point from a purchase it's the equivalent of 0.5% cashback. You also get Nectar points when you fill up in a Sainsbury's fuel station, or at other brands like eBay, Expedia and Just Eat. It comes after Sainsbury's confirmed it has closed all its in-store changing rooms - meaning shoppers need to try on items from its TU clothing range at home. One shopper said: 'Please put back changing rooms! At least one! I went into a Sainsbury's the other day & me & another lady were doin [sic] our best in front of a mirror on the shop floor. Couldn't try trousers on so didn't bother buying them.' Another said: 'Why on earth do you have a clothing department but no changing rooms? A staff member has just told me they have been removed from all stores?' A third person added: 'What is the point selling clothes if you shut the changing rooms. First Kingsgate and now Hamilton. What a waste of my time.' Another posted: 'Why have you got rid of changing rooms? I don't want to have to buy 6 pairs of jeans to have to return 5.' Sainsbury's closed its remaining 61 in-store cafes in April. The supermarket had previously warned that tax increases from the October Budget would hit it with an extra £140million in costs and lead to higher prices for customers.
The Sun
25-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Huge change to Sainsbury's Nectar loyalty scheme hitting stores across the country from TODAY
SAINSBURY'S is rolling out a huge change to its Nectar loyalty schemes at stores nationwide from today. From Friday, July 25, shoppers will be able to access personalised "Your Nectar Prices" at the tills. 1 These give Nectar loyalty members special discounts on items they often buy, and they were previously only available for online orders to through the Smart Shop app or handset in stores. Starting today, however, shoppers will be able to simply scan their Nectar card at the tills to get these discounts. Customers will receive up to 10 personalised offers based on their buying habits. The discounts refresh every Friday, giving shoppers regular opportunities to save on essentials and discover new favourites. However, shoppers recently slammed the change saying it "makes it harder to use discounts", as they'll need to unlock the offers by selecting them on the Nectar app or website before they go to the supermarket. One wrote on X: "I… feel shopping is already a chore without having to log into another app to manually 'unlock' Nectar savings as well!? "No explanation. Feeling devalued as a long term customer." To access the savings, customers will need to register with Nectar via the app or website. Once registered, they'll need to click 'tap to unlock' Your Nectar Prices in the Nectar app or website to be able to use the savings. Sainsbury's said the change would allow over 8.5million more customers to enjoy offers on items they already purchase. Shoppers can save up to £150 a year on their grocery bills thanks to the rollout, it added. Customers will still be able to get Nectar Prices, which offer discounts on thousands of selected products for all Nectar cardholders when they shop. Sainsbury's chief marketing officer Mark Given said: 'We're leading the way by making loyalty personal. "Shoppers want to feel recognised and rewarded and while Nectar Prices are for everyone, we know our customers love an offer that is made just for them. "That's exactly what Your Nectar Prices delivers – it's about giving customers those extra savings on the products they love and buy most. "Every week over a million customers are making the most of their personalised discounts and, by rolling this out to our checkouts, we're opening the door for millions more to grab fantastic offers on the items they already purchase and maybe even discover some new favourites." Over one million customers are already using Your Nectar Prices each week, with over £60million customer savings in the last year alone, the supermarket said. How to boost your nectar points The Nectar loyalty scheme is an easy way to get extra money off your shop and boost your points. There are several different ways you can boost your points. Sainsbury's offers You can add special Sainsbury's offers to your account with the Nectar app. These offers typically give extra bonus points for buying particular items. Or you can multiply points if you spend, for example, £60 online. The offers refresh each week usually on a Friday and you need to manually add or you will lose out. Nectar challenges Sainsbury's offers various challenges through Nectar over the year. For example, the fruit and veg challenge gives shoppers the chance to earn extra points when they buy qualifying items. You could expect to earn an extra 1,000 bonus points through the challenges. However, make sure you're only buying items that you were intending to purchase or plan to use, otherwise you'll be wasting cash. Games When logging on to the app, users are occasionally offered the chance to rub the screen to reveal extra points that are added to their account. This can be as little as five points - but every extra point counts. You'll need to opt in each time to win so keep your eyes peeled when logging on to the app. Partner offers You can also get special offers to collect bonus points at Nectar partners through the app. For example, you may be offered an extra 200 points for filling your car at Esso. You will usually need to 'load' these offers to your account or you won't collect the bonus points. You can find out more on how to save in our ultimate Nectar guide. How does the Nectar scheme work? UNDER the Nectar card scheme, customers collect points when buying certain products or goods, in-store and online. You earn 1 Nectar point for every £1 you spend at Sainsbury's and 1 point for every litre of fuel bought at Sainsbury's petrol stations. You can also collect points with other partners like Esso and eBay. To start, download the Nectar app to register and get an e-Nectar Card. Simply swipe your card whenever you shop to collect points, which can be used to save money on future purchases. Each point is worth 0.5p, so 500 points will give you £2.50 off. As a Nectar member, you also get access to Nectar Prices, offering discounts on selected products when you scan your card at checkout or add it to your online shop. Plus, with Your Nectar Prices, you'll receive personalised discounts on items you regularly buy.
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Sainsbury's shoppers slam ‘unfair' new Nectar rule change that makes it harder to use discounts
Plus, we've explained how to boost your Nectar points SHOP TO IT Sainsbury's shoppers slam 'unfair' new Nectar rule change that makes it harder to use discounts Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SAINSBURY'S shoppers have slammed a new Nectar card rule saying it "makes it harder to use discounts". At the moment, Nectar customers get ten personalised deals per week based on items they usually buy when shopping on the app, website or when using the SmartShop app or handset in-store. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 But shoppers will need to "unlock" offers by selecting them on the Nectar website or app Credit: Getty This week it announced customers will be able to access these so-called "Your Nectar Prices" at tills from Friday. But shoppers will need to "unlock" offers by selecting them on the Nectar website or app before they go to the supermarket. Your Nectar Prices are in addition to Sainsbury's Nectar Prices, which are discounts for Nectar customers on hundreds of products. These are similar to Clubcard Prices or Boots Advantage Card offers, where you only get a discount if you have a loyalty card. This change to Your Prices has not been popular with some customers, who say they don't want to do "homework" before their shopping. One said on "What I can't abide us having to do homework before I shop." Another added: "I… feel shopping is already a chore without having to log into another app to manually 'unlock' Nectar savings as well!? "No explanation. Feeling devalued as a long term customer." A third said: "Why something else to remember. Time to shop elsewhere." And a fourth fumed: "Hey this new rule is terrible… why can't it just be automatic." Sainsbury's scraps in-store changing rooms leaving shoppers furious Meanwhile, another shopped explained: "Ridiculous new rules to get nectar prices. "How many busy housewives and mums have time to faff about and remember this very week. "What a rip off and a disservice to us all. Angry shopper here!" A Nectar spokesperson said: "This small step gives customers a clearer view of the savings available to them each week, helping them plan their shop and make the most of their personalised offers. "It also helps us better understand which offers matter most, so we can keep tailoring Your Nectar Prices to offer customers great value on products they know, love and buy most often." The supermarket has generated over 17billion personalised discounts through the Your Nectar Prices scheme. It's estimated shoppers can save over £150 a year. Over one million customers are already using Your Nectar Prices each week via SmartShop, and the grocery app, which the company said has resulted in more than £60million customer savings in the last year. Mark Given, of Sainsbury's, said this week: "Over the past few years, we've made significant strides with Nectar, with Nectar Prices being a big part of that success, bringing great value to millions of customers. "But what really sets us apart is that we're leading the way by making loyalty personal, shoppers want to feel recognised and rewarded and while Nectar Prices are for everyone, we know our customers love an offer that is made just for them. "That's exactly what Your Nectar Prices delivers – it's about giving customers those extra savings on the products they love and buy most. "Every week over a million customers are making the most of their personalised discounts and, by rolling this out to our checkouts, we're opening the door for millions more to grab fantastic offers on the items they already purchase and maybe even discover some new favourites." Sainsbury's led the way four years ago by introducing personalised pricing. Shoppers can now combine Your Nectar Prices with regular Nectar discounts for even bigger savings. How does the Nectar scheme work? UNDER the Nectar card scheme, customers collect points when buying certain products or goods, in-store and online. You earn 1 Nectar point for every £1 you spend at Sainsbury's and 1 point for every litre of fuel bought at Sainsbury's petrol stations. You can also collect points with other partners like Esso and eBay. To start, download the Nectar app to register and get an e-Nectar Card. Simply swipe your card whenever you shop to collect points, which can be used to save money on future purchases. Each point is worth 0.5p, so 500 points will give you £2.50 off. As a Nectar member, you also get access to Nectar Prices, offering discounts on selected products when you scan your card at checkout or add it to your online shop. Plus, with Your Nectar Prices, you'll receive personalised discounts on items you regularly buy. Boost your nectar points The Nectar app is an easy way to bag extra money off and boost your points total. And more points means more discounts. Sainsbury's offers Through the app you can also add special Sainsbury's offers to your account. These offers typically give extra bonus points for buying particular items. Or you can multiply points if you spend, for example, £60 online. The offers refresh each week usually on a Friday and you need to manually add or you will lose out. Nectar challenges Sainsbury's offers various challenges through Nectar throughout the year. For example, the fruit and veg challenge gives shoppers the chance to earn extra points when they buy qualifying items. You could expect to earn an extra 1,000 bonus points through the challenges. However, make sure you're only buying items that you were intending to purchase or plan to use, otherwise you'll be wasting cash. Games When logging on to the app, users are occasionally offered the chance to rub the screen to reveal extra points that are added to their account. This can be as little as five points - but every extra point counts. You'll need to opt in each time to win so keep your eyes peeled when logging on to the app. Partner offers You can also get special offers to collect bonus points at Nectar partners through the app. For example, you may be offered an extra 200 points for filling your car at Esso. You will usually need to 'load' these offers to your account or you won't collect the bonus points. Find out more in our ultimate Nectar guide.
Daily Record
17-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Sainsbury's to make major loyalty scheme change that saves shoppers £150
Members will be able to bag customised savings at the till for the first time. Sainsbury's is set to make a major change to its loyalty scheme. For the first time, customers will be able to access 'personalised' discounts at the checkout. Starting from next Friday, July 25, the supermarket chain has confirmed members will be able to access the highly customised 'Your Nectar Prices' at the tills, allowing them to save money on their favourite products while they scan. The personalised offer provides shoppers with discounts across their favourite products, with the supermarket also recommending price cuts on items they think members will love based on previous shopping history. At the moment, shoppers can only find the exclusive 'Your Nectar Prices' when they make any orders online, or when they use the Smart Shop app or hand-set when in store. However, as of next Friday, anyone with a Nectar card will be able to access the offer and make even more savings by simply scanning their Nectar card at the till when in store. As reported by the Sun, Sainsbury's believes that this change will be beneficial to 8.5 million members, potentially saving them up to an impressive £150 a year. The discounts, which refresh every Friday, will give shoppers savings on everyday essentials and and new favourite items, offering 10 personalised offers at a time based on their shopping habits. Mark Given, chief marketing, data and sustainability officer at Sainsbury's, said: "We're leading the way by making loyalty personal. "Shoppers want to feel recognised and rewarded and while Nectar Prices are for everyone, we know our customers love an offer that is made just for them. "That's exactly what Your Nectar Prices delivers – it's about giving customers those extra savings on the products they love and buy most." 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. Sainsbury's Nectar loyalty scheme, which was first launched in 2002, is said to boast around 18 million active members across the UK. Initially beginning with just four partner companies, it has grown to become the largest loyalty scheme in the country, as it now includes over 14 companies and 400 online retailers. Not only can members earn points on their groceries when at the supermarket, but they can also do so on purchases made from an assortment of other retailers via the Nectar Online store such as Apple, Next, Sky and Waterstones. In 2023, the supermarket helped to offer lower prices to all of its loyalty members with the launch of its 'Nectar Prices', with the initiative said to offer discounts across hundreds of products from groceries to household items. Meanwhile, in other supermarket money-saving news, Asda has announced it will be offering shoppers the chance to win 'free fuel' at one of its forecourts when they find a 'hidden' ticket in store. From tomorrow, Friday, July 18 and running until Monday, August 25, the firm is celebrating its 60th anniversary by hiding 40 golden tickets among some of its products in stores, with lucky winners able to fill up for free at one of the grocer's forecourts for 12 months, excluding Express sites.
