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The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Tesco shoppers spot new flavour of popular chocolate bar in stores – it's supersized & tastes ‘seriously good'
TESCO shoppers are racing to stores to get their hands on the brand new, "seriously good" flavour of a much-loved chocolate bar. The supersized salted caramel flavoured bar was quickly spotted by eagle-eyed customers. Brand new flavour of popular chocolate bar This flavour is the latest addition to the beloved KitKat Chunky range. The bar combines the classic crispy wafer with a layer of rich salted caramel. Retailing for £1.50 a pop, the limited edition bar has been dubbed the perfect balance of sweet and salty. It is also twice the treat, coming in a supersized duo packet. The bar sends shoppers into a frenzy Thrilled Tesco customers have been quick to express their excitement over the new product. After spotting the treat in stores, one customer took to Facebook to spread the news. The post was met with lots of enthusiasm by chocolate lovers, with one writing, "THESE ARE SERIOUSLY GOOD." Another happy customer added: "These are lovely." One TikTok chocolate connoisseur said: "The star of the show is the salted caramel. "It's a soft, slightly gooey caramel that melts beautifully with the chocolate." The review concluded: "This is a fantastic addition to the KitKat Chunky lineup." Viral 'Dubai-style' chocolate is pulled from UK supermarket shelves over dangerous health risk New chocolate bar flavours hit stores Shoppers were also quick to spot another limited edition KitKat bar in stores earlier this month. The rare KitKat Chunky Funky bar made its return to Sainsbury's shelves, sending chocolate-lovers racing to get their hands on the treat. The sought-after snack features a cocoa wafer in a marbled milk chocolate and white coating. Shoppers were quick to express their excitement with one describing the chocolate as "absolutely brilliant." This comes after Nestle revealed it would be launching three new chocolate bars in June of this year. Joining the Chunky Funky and Chunky Salted Caramel is a Blue Riband Vanilla flavour. The triple launch couldn't have come at a better time, with Nestlé fans still reeling from the shock axe of Clusters, a breakfast staple loved by many. It comes hot on the heels of the disappearance of Cheerios Vanilla O's, also binned by the brand last summer. 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.
The Sun
01-08-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Shoppers are racing to their local supermarket after spotting half-price Yankee Candle bundles with 6 full-sized items
TESCO shoppers are rushing to snap up a luxury Yankee Candle gift set and fans say it's 'perfect for Christmas pressies'. The Home Inspiration Yankee Candle Mega Buy Gift Set is now just £20, down from its usual £40, and it's already causing a stir among savvy shoppers planning ahead for the festive season. 2 Included in the bundle are six full-sized treats – with scents like Strawberry Waffle Cone, Lemon Lavender, and Pink Sands – all wrapped up in a beautifully designed gift box. The set comes with a medium jar candle, a small jar candle, a stylish tumbler, two filled votives, and a wax melt, ideal for those who want their homes smelling like heaven on earth during the colder months. One thrilled customer wrote: 'Wow, great for Christmas pressies x.' Another added: 'So cute!' while a third said: 'Ooooh these are so good.' The bundle features Yankee Candle's Home Inspiration line, which promises premium wax blends and room-filling scents that last for hours. It's designed for all occasions, whether it's a birthday, housewarming or just to say thanks. And let's face it, who wouldn't love unwrapping one of these under the tree? The set includes some of Yankee Candle's most-loved fragrances like Sugared Blossom and A Calm & Quiet Place, all chosen to suit any home and mood. Shoppers are 'sprinting' to Tesco to nab £3.75 buy that makes your house smell 'incredible' but so much cheaper than £35 The White company scent Tesco customers say it's not only a treat for yourself but a clever way to tick off multiple names on your Christmas gift list in one go. To bag this bargain you'll need to be signed up for a clubcard as this is for clubcard members only. What can I get with Tesco Clubcard? TESCO'S Clubcard scheme allows shoppers to earn points as they shop. These points can then be turned into vouchers for money off food at the supermarket, or discounts at other places like restaurants and days out. Each time you spend £1 in-store and online, you get one point when you scan your Clubcard. Drivers using the loyalty card get one point for every two litres spent on fuel. One point equals 1p, so 150 points gets you a £1.50 money-off voucher, for example. You can double their worth when you swap them for discounts with "reward partners". For example, £12 worth of vouchers can be swapped for a £24 three-month subscription to Disney+. Or you can swap 50p worth of points for £1 to spend at Hungry Horse pubs. Where you can spend them changes regularly, and you can check on the Tesco website what's available now. Tesco shoppers can also get Clubcard prices when they have the loyalty card. The discounted items change regularly and without a Clubcard you'll pay a higher price. These Clubcard prices are usually labelled on shelves, along with the non-member price. But it's worth noting that just because it's discounted doesn't necessarily make it the cheapest around, and you should compare prices to find the best deal. You can sign up to get a Tesco Clubcard in store or online via the Tesco website. You can pick it up from the Tesco website here, but stock is flying off fast, so you'll want to be quick. Christmas at Tesco If you're already getting into the festive spirit, Tesco has just unveiled a first look at its full Christmas food range and it's packed with new treats. Highlights include a Turkey Curry Pie for £4, which is inspired by Boxing Day leftovers, a Free Range Easy Carve Turkey with stuffing for £44, and indulgent Chocolate and Gingerbread S'mores Tarts for £3.50. There's even a £20 Alpine-Inspired Grazing Platter for impromptu guests, loaded with cheese, cured meats and crusty sourdough. So whether you're prepping for presents or planning your party platters early, Tesco has you covered this Christmas. And it's not the only retailer gearing up for the festive season. Last month Lush stunned shoppers by bringing back one of its most iconic festive favourites five months ahead of schedule. Bottles of the much-loved Snow Fairy body mist have already been spotted on shelves across the UK and beauty lovers can't believe their luck. Normally reserved for the wintry build-up to December, the sweet and sugary scent has landed smack bang in the middle of summer. IF youre' looking to save cash, you've come to the right place, as here, Gemma Bird has shared her top tips that'll save you £2k before Christmas. Set a budget: Track your spending and create a realistic budget. Cut unnecessary costs: Cancel unused subscriptions and avoid impulse buys. Meal planning: Plan meals to reduce grocery bills and avoid takeaways. Sell unwanted items: Declutter and sell items online for extra cash. Cashback and discounts: Use cashback sites and hunt for discount codes. DIY gifts: Make personalised gifts to save money and add a personal touch. Pick up a seasonal shift: A really easy way to pick up a bit of extra cash in the winter is to find yourself some seasonal work. Follow these practical tips from Gemma Bird to boost your savings before the festive season!
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
How to extend Tesco Clubcard points ahead of deadline
TESCO shoppers have just days left to stop their Clubcard vouchers from going to waste. Thousands of customers have been warned that vouchers issued in May 2022 will expire for good on May 31. 1 That means if you haven't used them by the end of this week, they'll vanish completely. The supermarket has been sending out urgent reminders, telling shoppers: 'Your Clubcard vouchers are expiring soon. Don't forget to use them on your next shop.' But there's a simple way to keep your points alive without spending the whole lot at once and it only takes seconds. If you've got an old voucher about to expire, you can spend just a small amount of it, as little as 50p, and Tesco will automatically reissue the remaining balance with a fresh two-year expiry date. So, for example, if you have a £10 voucher and use 50p on your next shop, the leftover £9.50 will come back to you as a brand-new voucher, valid until 2026. It works in-store and online. Just apply part of your voucher at checkout and the rest will be updated and saved in your Clubcard account. To see what you've got left, log into your Tesco Clubcard account through the app or website, and head to the 'Vouchers' section. You'll find a full list of what's available and when it runs out. If you're shopping in-store, you can scan your voucher straight from your phone. If you're buying online, they'll pop up at checkout and can be applied with one click. Save with secret codes Tesco's Customer Engagement team said: 'Lost track of where they are? Don't worry, you can find your vouchers in the Tesco app. "If you're shopping in-store, just scan them at the till from your phone.' Insider tip from a Tesco employee A Tesco employee has revealed a surprising secret about the self-scan trolleys. According to the worker, random checks on customers using these trolleys are not entirely random. The checks are actually triggered by a specific customer habit. If you frequently pick up and put down items without scanning them, you're more likely to be selected for a check. This is due to the system detecting suspicious behaviour, which could indicate potential theft. So, to avoid delays, it's best to scan items immediately after placing them in your trolley. What is a Clubcard? Clubcard is Tesco's free loyalty scheme which gives customers one point for every £1 spent in store or online, and one point for every two litres of fuel. Once you've earned 150 points, you get a £1.50 voucher to spend. But the real value comes from Tesco's Reward Partner scheme. This allows customers to swap their points for rewards worth up to three times as much. For example, £10 in Clubcard vouchers can be turned into £30 to spend at restaurants like PizzaExpress, or attractions like Legoland and SEA LIFE. There's also the option to exchange £7.50 worth of vouchers for a three-month Disney+ subscription – a saving that's proved popular with families. You can also rack up points by shopping with Tesco's partnered brands. Customers buying a new Vauxhall car can earn a whopping 50,000 Clubcard points, while shoppers using services like Evri or OVO Energy can collect extra points per pound spent. If you want to take it further, Tesco also runs a monthly subscription called Clubcard Plus. It costs £7.99 a month, but gives you 10 per cent off two big in-store shops of your choice each month, as well as discounts on select Tesco brands. If you spend over £40 on your big shop, the discount alone covers the subscription. Tesco fans can also earn points by taking surveys through the Shopper Thoughts programme. You'll receive 150 points just for sharing your opinion and it can be done from the sofa in a matter of minutes. The biggest mistake shoppers make is letting their vouchers expire – and it's easier than you'd think to forget. So before May 31 hits, log into your account and see what's still sitting there. You might have pounds waiting to be saved or even tripled in value. 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.
