Latest news with #discountdeals
The Sun
19-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Little-known outlet shops from retailers like M&S and Dunelm where you can get up to 70% off
SPLASHING your hard-earned cash on designer brands can be pricey, but there is a way to get your hands on expensive goods for less. Heading to an outlet shopping centre is an easy way to do this. 1 There are over 30 of these retail outlets across the UK, the biggest being Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet in Ellesmere Port. While high street stores offer limited sales, at an outlet there are typically deals and offers all year round. You can expect to find discounted deals on items that could be excess or clearance stock from past seasons. Some items may also be specifically made for the outlet shoppers. Brands like Dunelm and even M&S run these types of discount stores, let's take a look at what you may be able to find on offer. M&S The beloved retailer has over 20 outlet stores across popular shopping centres in the UK. That includes locations across Wembley, Swindon and Manchester. It can be a great place to pick up discounts on its stylish furniture and clothing. M&S outlet stores also host sales on items that are already cheaper than what you find in one of its regular high street stores. For example, its branch at Dalton Park outlet shopping centre is currently running a 50% off sale on clothing. Shoppers can pick up summer trousers and shorts for £15. Shoppers race to M&S as one of their best selling items which is a mum-essential viral are scanning for just 63 PENCE You can find your nearest outlet by visiting Clarks The popular shoe brand has a number of outlet stores across the UK, which can help you save on prices. And better yet, the brand also has an online outlet store where you can shop discounts over the web. Clarks is currently running an online offer where items are up to 60% off. That includes a pair of children's sandals, which are scanning for just £14 down from £24. You can also shop a pair of women's sandals for £55 down from £22. Nike Nike is a great place to pick up gym gear and trainers, but when you pay full price this can cost well over £100. Luckily, the US brand has a number of outlet stores across the UK to help shoppers bag a bargain. Currently, its branch in London 's 02 outlet shopping centre is running a 30% end of summer sale on items in store. In the past, shoppers have also spotted Mid Runner 2 trainers for £38.46, Air Span IIs for £62.96 and Air Max Bliss kicks for 50% cheaper at £46.47. Dunelm The popular store has up to six outlet sites across the UK, including Bradford, Fenton and Rochdale. Bargains that are considered "as new" are reduced by 30%, and items that are slightly damaged will be marked as 50% off. And DIY fans who fancy an upcycling project can shop products that are up to 70% off. Products on sale can be either goods that customers have returned that are still in good condition or they may be slightly damaged. In the past, shoppers have managed to get their hands on a sofa for just £49.90 instead of £499 by shopping in one of these branches. 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 Mail
16-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Dollar Tree declares war on Walmart with bargain prices for summer essentials buyers can't find elsewhere
Dollar Tree has declared war on Walmart by offering high-quality summer essentials at unbeatable prices. The retailer has been offering a wide range of deals this summer on items from swimming necessities to household decorations. Already famous for its dupes that fly off shelves, Dollar Tree is going head to head with Walmart on can't-miss products that can make any shopper smile. It comes as the chain completed its $1 billion Family Dollar sale earlier this month after agreeing to sell it to investors. The sale ends a decade-long relationship between Dollar Tree and Family Dollar that never quite worked. On top of that, the discount retailer has also been facing tough competition from Dollar General, Amazon, and Walmart, which finished its annual summer deals event on Sunday. Below are just some of the cheaper summer essential products that are available to purchase online or in Dollar Tree stores nationwide, according to GoBankingRates. Child swim goggles Swim goggles are a big essential for children looking to swim in a pool, lake or the ocean on a hot summer day. These accessories, also available for adults, are only available to purchase in stores. Most of Dollar Tree's children's swim goggles cost between $1.25 and $1.50 in stores, while Walmart's are typically available to purchase for $3. Aviator sunglasses Dollar Tree's aviator sunglasses are available to purchase online and in stores starting at $1.50 Dollar Tree's wire-framed aviator sunglasses have been a hot buy online and in stores, starting at $1.50 each. They are available in a variety of colors and styles. The glasses hold a 4.5 out of 5-star rating on Dollar Tree's website and are described as 'amazingly nice for the amount of money spent.' Similar aviators from the Joopin brand are on sale at Walmart for $13.99 per pair, and can cost as much as $24. Metallic palm tree balloon weight centerpieces Dollar Tree's palm tree centerpieces are available to purchase in stores for $1.25 These metallic palm trees are a decorative essential for anyone planning a fun event to celebrate summertime. The balloon weight centerpieces can provide shine to table setups with little chance of falling. 'I used these as the stand for centerpieces for a corporate tropical event. They were sturdy and really cute,' a shopper wrote online. While the product is only available in stores, it costs $1.25, which is nothing compared to a typical $10.89 price tag on a similar Walmart decoration. Outdoor fun sand-n-swim inflatable beach ball Inflatable beach balls could possibly be one of the biggest must-have toys of the summer that are fit for all ages. However, unlike most retailers, 20-inch beach balls at Dollar Tree start at just $1.25 at select locations. Most of these beach balls at Walmart start at $5, but some of the 20-inch toys are available for prices starting at $2.64 on its website. Pink plastic flamingos Customers have spoken highly of Dollar Tree's plastic flamingos, which start at $1.25 Customers interested in adding a touch of pink to their lawns can pick up a $1.25 plastic flamingo at Dollar Tree. The whimsical creatures have over a 4-star rating on the retailer's website from customers hoping the products will be restocked at their local stores. 'These fabulous pink plastic Flamingos are worth the small price for the shocked glances you'll get after secretly sneaking them into your friends and family's yards to surprise them in the morning with an entire flock of pink flamingos,' a shopper wrote. Walmart has similar plastic flamingos from other brands, many of which start at 10 inches and not 13.5 like Dollar Tree's. Joyfy-brand's 2-pack of 10 inch pink flamingos are on sale for $10.60 at Walmart.
The Guardian
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
UK grocery inflation jumps to highest level in 15 months
Grocery price inflation in the UK jumped to 4.1% in the past month – the highest level since February 2024 – driven by the rising cost of butter, chocolate and sun cream, as Britons fired up the barbecue during a warm spring. Shoppers are increasingly searching out discount deals and turning to supermarket own-label products to help manage their budgets, according to analysts at Kantar, as the pace of price rises stepped up from the 3.8% reported in April. Fraser McKevitt, the head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, said: 'Households have been adapting their buying habits to manage budgets for some time, but we typically see changes in behaviour once inflation tips beyond the 3% to 4% point as people notice the impact on their wallets more.' The discounter chains benefited from the search for bargains, with Aldi and Lidl enjoying their strongest period of combined growth since January 2024 at 8.4%. Lidl's sales rose almost 11%, making it the fastest growing physical grocer, to reach a new market share high of 8.1% – putting it within a whisker of overtaking Morrisons to become the UK's fifth largest supermarket. The chain drew 419,000 extra shoppers through its doors compared with last year – the most of any retailer. Aldi also reached a record high share of the market at 11.1% after sales rose 6.7%, its fastest growth rate since the start of last year. In contrast, Asda continued to struggle, remaining the only supermarket with falling sales and market share falling to 12.1%. Despite its best performance in a year, in which sales fell 3.2%, the chain's market share fell to 12.1%, only one percentage point more than Aldi. The chain was outperformed by the upmarket rival Marks & Spencer, where spending on groceries rose by 12.3% despite its recent difficulties caused by a cyber-attack. The Co-op increased its sales by 0.6% despite similar problems that have hit the availability of products in stores. Sign up to Business Today Get set for the working day – we'll point you to all the business news and analysis you need every morning after newsletter promotion Overall spending rose slightly ahead of inflation as shoppers snapped up burgers, salads and coleslaw during the hottest ever start to May. McKevitt said: 'We've been firing up the barbecues a bit earlier than last year, with chilled burgers flying off the shelves and sales growing by 27%.'
