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Shoppers race to popular supermarket as bargain Fairy pods for 100 washes spotted on shelves

Shoppers race to popular supermarket as bargain Fairy pods for 100 washes spotted on shelves

The Sun08-06-2025
SHOPPERS are rushing to a popular chain with over 300 stores across the UK after spotting a cracking deal on a household essential.
Farmfoods is selling Fairy laundry pods offering 100 washes - yet priced at less than £20.
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One savvy shopper took to social media to share their cheap find, writing: "100 washes are back in Farmfoods £19,99."
This is a bargain compared to Amazon, where the same Fairy Platinum Non Bio Pods pack currently goes for £25.99.
Farmfoods is a Scottish frozen food and grocery supermarket chain with 341 stores across the UK.
Founded in 1955, Farmfoods is headquartered in Cumbernauld, Scotland, with a strong presence across Scotland, Northern England and Wales.
While Farmfoods specialises in frozen foods, the chain also sells a range of groceries and household essentials.
It comes as shoppers spotted Farmfoods is selling a limited edition chocolate that is a twist on a classic for just 49p.
Fry's Turkish Delight Orange, which is a citrus twist on the classic floral tasting chocolate, was first picked up in stores last summer.
Meanwhile, Tom Church, co-founder of discount code website Latestdeals.co.uk shared with The Sun today the best times to shop at retailers like B&M and Poundland to save money.
He advised that Wednesday mornings are the best time to visit B&M, as "this is when most of the new reductions are dropped".
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Similarly, for Home Bargains, Tom recommends shopping first thing in the morning, as larger stores typically receive deliveries around 7.30am each day.
He also suggests taking a careful look around as you enter the store, explaining, 'Often, Home Bargains keeps the best deals at the front to lure you in.
"You don't want to walk straight past them on the way in!'
Superdrug often offers promotions and shopping incentives.
Tom says the best time to shop there depends on "what you're buying, and timing your shop to coincide with a relevant offer".
For example, the store often runs 3-for-2 deals on beauty products, so if you're restocking your makeup bag, it may be worth waiting for that offer to return.
Aldi is well known for its middle aisle Special Buys, selling everything from air fryers to dupes for Dyson hairstylers.
These deals drop on Thursdays and Sundays, so arriving early on those days gives you the best chance to grab the bargains.
The store also has red stickers to point out an item has been reduced.
Tom said: "If you get there early, you have a better chance of bagging them. Just look out for red stickers.'
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 vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk 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.
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