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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Exact time to get cheap food at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's
Exact time to get cheap food at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's There are also ways you can get free food and products if you have the right app A shopping basket filled with yellow sticker discount food A deals website has shared the secret insights from their millions of customers to gather a hit list of the best times to go to UK supermarkets for the best discounts. Hotukdeals has tens of millions of active users who share their best money-saving hacks and live discounts as they see them. Consumer deals expert Dan Evans said: "'This is what the hotukdeals community is about, it shares practical, community-sourced tips and tricks on when, and where, to find in-store discounts and also highlights useful apps, for finding free or discounted surplus food. 'It also promotes food waste reduction while helping people save money, making it both financially and ethically valuable for all.'' Best times to find discounted food at supermarkets Tesco Around 6–7pm - final reductions after 8pm Discounts get deeper throughout the day; yellow stickers added mid-to-late afternoon. Sainsbury's First reductions from 1pm; biggest discounts after 7–8pm. Final markdowns often up to 75% off before closing. Article continues below Morrisons Reductions start early afternoon (12–2pm); biggest cuts around 6–7pm Clearance shelves tend to appear near bakery and fresh produce. Asda Initial markdowns 9–11am; major discounts from 6–7pm, sometimes laterYellow stickers commonly appear in meat/deli/chilled sections. Aldi Reductions throughout the day, no set time; best chances early morning or just before closing "Red sticker" deals are more limited than larger chains. Lidl Final reductions usually first thing in the morning (especially Sundays) Waitrose Reductions start after 3pm, best value found around 6–7pm Waitrose tends to mark items down more conservatively, but final reductions can be steep. Co-op Late reductions often from 5–6pm Discounted items vary by store size and manager discretion. Hotukdeals has also listed a number of the apps that share information with users who may want to grab discounted or surplus food - saving money and reducing waste: Too Good To Go Best for: Cheap meals and surplus food bags from cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets. Get "Magic Bags" of unsold food from Greggs, Costa, Starbucks, Morrisons, and more. Collection is typically near closing time. Prices usually range from £2 to £5 for food worth up to £15. Available on iOS and Android. Website: Olio Best for: Free food and groceries shared locally. Peer-to-peer app where individuals and local retailers give away food for free. Partners with Tesco, Iceland, Pret, and others. Includes non-food items like toiletries or cleaning supplies. Items are often available on a first-come, first-served basis. Website: Shopmium Best for: Cashback on branded groceries. Offers up to 100% cashback on selected items. Purchase in-store, upload a receipt, and receive money back to your bank or PayPal. Covers snacks, drinks, cleaning products, and more. Website: GreenJinn Best for: Cashback on healthier, eco-conscious products. Focuses on organic, vegan, and sustainable brands. Weekly offers at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, and others. Upload receipts for cashback directly to your account. Website: CheckoutSmart Article continues below Best for: Cashback across multiple supermarkets. Covers Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons, and more. Take a photo of your receipt to claim cashback. Features regular "free after cashback" deals. Website:
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers furious as Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders from Amazon don't arrive despite ordering weeks ago
Amazon customers have complained their orders haven't arrived on release day despite ordering them in April GAME FURY Shoppers furious as Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders from Amazon don't arrive despite ordering weeks ago SHOPPERS are furious that their pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 from Amazon won't arrive on time - despite ordering weeks ago. Prices for the hotly anticipated gadget start at £359.99, and pre-orders have been available since April in time for its release day today (June 5th). 4 Gamers queue up outside Currys on London's Oxford Street to get their hands on the new device and exclusive Mario Kart World game Credit: PA 4 Zac Young from Kingston was the first in the queue at Currys Oxford Street store, London, to collect his Nintendo Switch 2 console Credit: PA 4 Oxford Street, London, where people line up outside of the Currys store, which has opened at midnight, giving Nintendo fans the chance to collect their Switch 2 devices moments after it has been released Credit: PA 4 Pictures from the Nintendo Switch 2 game console launch event in France Credit: Reuters The console and a Mario Kart World game - which is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 - costs more at £429.98. But some Amazon shoppers have complained online that theirs haven't arrived in time - with some even cancelling orders to pick the gadget up elsewhere. Amazon customers were told when they placed orders that the item might not arrive on release day. Shoppers were made aware of the delivery date at the time they placed the pre-order. An Amazon spokesperson said orders which were due to be sent out today have been sent out as planned and there were no delays. Customers are not charged until their items are dispatched. Other keen gamers queued overnight, outside shops including Smyths and Currys, in order to be first to get their hands on the new console. Some queuing at Currys' flagship store in Oxford Street were dressed as characters from the Mario games. Customers shared complaints on online shopping forum hotukdeals about the delays. One disgruntled shopper said: "Pre-ordered from Amazon on the 4th April. Showing delivery Monday 9th June. "Cancelled and ordered for pick up straight away from Argos. Amazon seem to have messed up big time with this launch." Others said they cancelled their order so they could pick it up in another store instead. "Cancelled pre order with Amazon as was saying Saturday delivery, so thought I'd try my luck at 24 hour Asda and was plenty in stock," posted one gamer. Another said they managed to get a discount due to the delay. "My Amazon pre order from 5th April not despatched and scheduled for Saturday. Called customer service, they will offer a 5-10% discount upon delivery for the inconvenience." Others wanting to cancel their order said they couldn't. "Amazon is saying delivery for Friday, won't let me cancel now," said one customer. "Disappointed as I could have walked into Argos and picked one up." Amazon shoppers are not the only ones who have been left disappointed over their pre-orders. Game cancelled pre-orders just days before the release, with no reason given for the sudden u-turn. Gamers who didn't pre-order a console patiently queued round the block atat midnight to get their hands on the new gadget. Nintendo is expecting to sell 20 million consoles by the end of the financial year. The Nintendo Switch was first released back in 2017, to replace the WII U. Gaming fans have had to wait eight years for the new upgraded console. The Nintendo Switch 2 will have a bigger screen, brand new games, and more built in features.
