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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tesco shopper discovers secret hack to get free items with your food shop
Are you always on the hunt for tips and tricks when it comes to saving money or grabbing a bargain for your weekly food shop? One savvy Tesco shopper has discovered you can claim free full-sized items just by using two magic words on the supermarket's app or website. Becky Jest (@beckyjest_) took to TikTok to share how she managed to recently bag a free Bonne Maman chocolate spread (250g) that tastes 'like Ferrero Rocher in a tub'. The Bonne Maman tub is currently on sale at Tesco for £3.60. How to claim free full-sized items with Tesco online shop In a video, she revealed: 'You go onto your app, it has to be an online shop, in the search bar type in 'free samples' and it shows you all the free samples you can get with your shop.' You simply add the items available to your online basket, just as you would with any other products you want to buy. Becky also stated that the free items are subject to availability and you must spend a minimum of £50 for the offer to be valid. She also told her social media followers that the offers may vary depending on your location. UK Supermarket Rankings 2025 Someone who tried the freebie hack commented on Becky's TikTok: 'I got it and the water. the other week there was none when I searched so just lucky with availability.' Another added: 'Omg that's so cool.' This account said: 'It's amazing for a free sample - was pleasantly surprised.' Meanwhile, TikTok money-saving enthusiast Katy Kicker (@katykicker), who 'loves to help people save money,' also showed Tesco shoppers the 'cool' free samples deal that can be added to your next home delivery shop. Recommended reading: Tesco cuts some same-day delivery fees and adds 15,000 slots for summer Tesco shoppers slam 'awful' new US-style trolleys 'waste of money' amid trial How to get £20 in Clubcard vouchers by using £5 worth of vouchers this month One of Katy's followers wrote: 'I never knew this love a free sample x.' Just some of the other recent free samples Tesco have been offering customers with their online orders include Comfort Scent Booster Elixir in Blue Skies (50ml) and Get More Vits Still Mango & Passionfruit drink (500ml). Did you know about this hack to claim free items with your online Tesco order? Let us know what you find the next time you shop.
Daily Mail
19-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Costco unveils new perk for members
An unexpected new perk at some Costco stores has left shoppers divided. Executive membership holders have found themselves having first dibs on free samples as the result of a new policy which allows them into the store an hour earlier than other customers. A TikToker posted a video of a sample station at a store open for executive members at 9am , an hour before Costco opens stores for all members. The station featured on the clip included fresh croissants and strawberry jam. Another user also shared a video of a pastry-stocked sample station for early executive members at 9am at her local store. Reddit users claimed employees typically began offering free samples in the late mornings or early afternoons before the new rule came in. While some users were frustrated over the early offerings, others were excited, and a few reminded commenters that samples are available for all Costco shoppers. A couple of people also said they were considering purchasing an executive membership, which starts at $130 a year. Costco's executive members have had the opportunity to take advantage of multiple new benefits this year. They've had the opportunity to receive $10 monthly credit towards delivery orders made on Costco Same-Day or Costco via Instacart since June. The monthly credit offer is available for all executive members in the US and Canada who spend $150 or more on an order. Other benefits executive members can enjoy include exclusive discounts, pet insurance, and additional value within the Costco Auto Program. Around half of Costco shoppers have executive level memberships and account for 73 percent of sales. Shoppers who aren't interested in going the executive route can always purchase a regular Gold Star membership for $65 a year. Unlike other perks, all 50 plus million members around the US and Canada have been able to enjoy extended gas station hours . The chain earned $61.96 billion during its 36-week third quarter period, which ended on May 11. Its net sales were an 8 percent increase from last year's third quarter. It comes after customers were not thrilled to learn of plans to drop Pepsi beverages in Costco food halls throughout the US. Some shoppers have also claimed Costco has quietly raised food court prices in recent months, which the company has yet to confirm is true. has reached out to Costco for comment.
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Costco unveils unexpected new perk for members... but only at select locations
An unexpected new perk at some Costco stores has left shoppers divided. Executive membership holders have found themselves having first dibs on free samples as the result of a new policy which allows them into the store an hour earlier than other customers. A TikToker posted a video of a sample station at a store open for executive members at 9am, an hour before Costco opens stores for all members. The station featured on the clip included fresh croissants and strawberry jam. Another user also shared a video of a pastry-stocked sample station for early executive members at 9am at her local store. Reddit users claimed employees typically began offering free samples in the late mornings or early afternoons before the new rule came in. While some users were frustrated over the early offerings, others were excited, and a few reminded commenters that samples are available for all Costco shoppers. A couple of people also said they were considering purchasing an executive membership, which starts at $130 a year. Costco's executive members have had the opportunity to take advantage of multiple new benefits this year. They've had the opportunity to receive $10 monthly credit towards delivery orders made on Costco Same-Day or Costco via Instacart since June. The monthly credit offer is available for all executive members in the US and Canada who spend $150 or more on an order. Other benefits executive members can enjoy include exclusive discounts, pet insurance, and additional value within the Costco Auto Program. Around half of Costco shoppers have executive level memberships and account for 73 percent of sales. Shoppers who aren't interested in going the executive route can always purchase a regular Gold Star membership for $65 a year. Unlike other perks, all 50 plus million members around the US and Canada have been able to enjoy extended gas station hours. The hours, which are now Monday through Friday from 6am to 10 pm, Saturday from 6am to 8:30pm, and Sunday from 6am to 7:30pm, have received high praise from members. Around half of Costco shoppers have executive level memberships and account for 73 percent of sales Costco has been on track to have a successful financial year. The chain earned $61.96 billion during its 36-week third quarter period, which ended on May 11. Its net sales were an 8 percent increase from last year's third quarter. It comes after customers were not thrilled to learn of plans to drop Pepsi beverages in Costco food halls throughout the US. Some shoppers have also claimed Costco has quietly raised food court prices in recent months, which the company has yet to confirm is true.
