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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Lidl shoppers go wild for new bakery item inspired by Krispy Kreme classic – and it's selling at half the price
Scroll to read The Sun's top tips on how to bag a bargain DOUGH CRAZY Lidl shoppers go wild for new bakery item inspired by Krispy Kreme classic – and it's selling at half the price Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS are racing to Lidl to get their hands on its latest sweet treat that is inspired by the Krispy Kreme classic, but at half the price. Eagle-eyed customers were quick to spot the baked good and express their excitement online, with one even billing them, "exceptional." Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Lidl shoppers are racing to get their hands on its latest baked good Credit: Getty 2 The doughnuts are inspired by a Krispy Kreme cult favourite Credit: Facebook/Food Finds UK Official Lidl's new Krispy Kreme spin off The new Speculoos Doughnut is the budget supermarket's take on the beloved Krispy Kreme Biscoff classic. Speculoos biscuits are Lidl's alternative to the popular Lotus Biscoff cult treat. While the biscuits are already one of its supermarket staples, the doughnuts mark the latest edition to the Speculoos range. Despite being inspired by Krispy Creme's top seller, Lidl hasn't adopted the same eye-watering price point. Instead of forking out a hefty sum, the baked good retails for over half the price of its competitor's. While customers can expect to pay £2.95 for Krispy Kreme, this new alternative comes in at a far more palatable expense of £1.29 per doughnut. Sweet treat sends shoppers into frenzy In addition to the more palatable price point, they have also been met with rave reviews. After one shopper shared her find on the treat on the Food Finds UK official Facebook page, the post quickly blew up, gaining close to 1000 likes. One customer was quick to write: "I can confirm that they are exceptional." Other social media users shared this customer's excitement. Lidl's $50 Hammock: Summer Comfort That Won't Break the Bank One wrote: "OMG don't walk run to Lidl bakery." Another chimed in: "Oh I got my husband one of these! "They are stunning!! Much nicer than Krispy Kreme." While another comically added: "Lidl bakery will be catering at my wedding." Lidl's latest bakery offerings Lidl launched another new baked good earlier this month, which sent shoppers into a frenzy. The German discounters released a Strawberries and Cream Blondie which retailed for just 89p per slice. Shoppers were stunned to see the item on shelves, with one saying they "need it". Another fan simply commented "oh my days" after spotting the item back again. The Sun also reported this month that shoppers can bag themselves a free pastry across Lidl stores over the next few weeks. Lidl has brought back the popular Spin to Win offer on its loyalty app, which lets you spin a virtual wheel to win a baked treat. All you need to do is make a purchase in store, which could be as little as 1p. Shoppers will need to download the free Lidl Plus app and scan it after making their purchase. Once you've scanned, the Spin to Win offer will appear in the app. Then you are in for the chance of winning a host of prizes, including an apple turnover, chocolate twist, or even a slice of pizza.
Miami Herald
29-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Trader Joe's debuts beloved product in stores at a shocking price
Over the past few years, Trader Joe's appears to have grown in popularity among consumers, as a few of its products and deals have consistently gone viral on social media. Last year in March, its $2.99 limited-edition mini tote bags became the latest it bag, thanks to TikTok, which caused a stir in stores. The bags became so popular that they quickly sold out nationwide, and when they were restocked, employees often had to limit how many bags each customer could purchase. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter It's not just tote bags that customers are crazy about; a few Trader Joe's food items have also gone viral on social media, such as its caramelized onion dip, Speculoos cookie butter, chocolate peanut butter cups, etc. Related: Walmart CEO has a harsh warning for customers Amid increased popularity on social media, Trader Joe's has seen a healthy spike in foot traffic over the past year. According to recent data from the number of consumers that visited Trader Joe's stores in 2024 increased by 6.2% year-over-year. Image source:As Trader Joe's continues to win the hearts and wallets of many consumers, it is hopping on a viral trend to help maintain this momentum. The grocery giant is adding its own version of the TikTok viral Dubai chocolate to its shelves, starting this week. Dubai chocolate is essentially a milk chocolate bar filled with kataifi (a shredded filo pastry) that is mixed with pistachio cream and tahini. The chocolate bar first went viral on social media in late 2023, when social media influencer Maria Vehera posted a video of herself on TikTok eating the dessert, which was made by Dubai-based Fix Dessert Chocolatier. Trader Joe's version of the dessert is made with dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate. An employee first leaked news of the upcoming product on Reddit, which sent fans into a frenzy. Related: Target CEO sounds alarm on customer behavior The grocery chain later confirmed the news, stating that the product is called Patislove Dubai Style Pistachio Dark Chocolate. It will sell nationwide for $3.99 (a shockingly low price compared to other retailers) and be available for a limited time. "FINALLY! A dark version. The dubai milk chocolate everywhere is wayy too sweet for me. I hope this is a good one!!" wrote one Reddit user. "I don't think I've ever been more excited for a TJs item! " wrote another Redditor. The move from Trader Joe's comes at a time when it faces heightened competition from one of its main rivals, Aldi. Data from shows that while Trader Joe's visits increased by 6.2% year-over-year in 2024, Aldi's increased by a whopping 18.2%. Also, fewer shoppers visited other grocery stores before or after stopping at Trader Joe's or Aldi in 2024 compared to 2023, which suggests that consumers are increasingly considering both stores as primary grocery destinations. also found that Trader Joe's usually attracts higher-income shoppers who make an average of $110.1K a year, while the average salary of Aldi's shoppers is around $75.7K. More Retail: Costco quietly plans to offer a convenient service for customersT-Mobile pulls the plug on generous offer, angering customersKellogg sounds alarm on unexpected shift in customer behavior Trader Joe's also plans to open dozens of new stores in 2025, while Aldi plans to open 800 U.S. locations by the end of 2028. Trader Joe's and Aldi are experiencing increased momentum from shoppers as inflation and higher costs of living are forcing many consumers to tighten their spending. Tariffs (taxes companies pay to import goods from overseas) are also threatening to increase prices, making consumers reconsider their shopping habits. According to a recent survey from market research company Numerator, 72% of Americans are worried that tariffs will increase prices for everyday goods. Also, 83% of Americans are changing their shopping habits to prepare for the impact of tariffs. Some of these changes include searching for sales and coupons, delaying purchases, buying fewer imported goods, and more. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
