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Metro
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Aldi's supermarket sweep is back — giving you the chance to nab free shopping
Do you remember Supermarket Sweep, the iconic TV show that saw shoppers sprinting around trying to fit as many prizes into their trolley as possible? Well, if you've ever wanted to give it a go yourself, Aldi is going to let several people do just that. The budget retailer has brought back its popular Supermarket Sweep challenge, which gives customers a five-minute trolley dash around one of the stores. The challenge was first launched in 2016 and sees one lucky customer given the chance to fill up their trolley. And not only do you get to keep everything you grab completely free of charge – you'll also be helping charity, as Aldi donates the cash equivalents of the purchases to CHAS (Children's Hospices Across Scotland). There is a slight catch though… the Supermarket Sweep is run by Aldi Scotland and thus only happens in Scottish stores. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video According to the Aldi Scotland website, there are sweeps coming up in June, July and August, with applications open for a few of them right now. The next one will be taking place at the Gushetfaulds Street store in Glasgow, with people able to apply until June 22. After that, the challenge will be running in Motherwell, Kilmarnock and Ruthvenfield Road in Perth. To get involved, you can apply in-store or by emailing supermarketsweep@ but there are a few rules to follow. The first is that you have to be 18 or over to take part and the second is that if you are selected for the challenge, all alcohol is excluded from the sweep. So no sneaking a bottle of Ballycastle into the trolley. A Reddit user recently held an Ask Me Anything session online after claiming to take part in a recent Supermarket Sweep. They said: 'The main rules were: you only get five minutes, no alcohol, only two of any item and only one item from the Middle Aisle. I got £767 worth of items.' The user, known as u/Flaky-Walrus7244, went on to explain that the sweep took place in an empty supermarket after the store had closed, so there were no other shoppers around. 'It was a very surreal and a bizarre experience, but so much fun,' they shared. They claimed that they had made a very organised plan to work out what to grab before the sweep, but in the moment it all 'went out the window'. 'I went there beforehand, took pictures, made a chart… I got really organised. But then when the actual event started all my planning went out the window and I just grabbed stuff semi-randomly.' More Trending They continued to say: 'I was encouraged to get as much high value stuff as I could, because it meant more money for the charity. The timing was excellent in that they had a bunch of luxury meats like whole salmon, lamb legs, prime rib, etc. 'My favourite item was a big double air fryer. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how it works though.' And by the end, they'd filled up several trolleys, not just one. View More » 'There were extra empty trolleys around the shop, so when I filled one up, I just left it and grabbed another,' the shopper added. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Full list of UK locations where Aldi plans to open new stores MORE: Discontinued Marmite product dubbed 'food of the gods' finally returns to supermarkets MORE: Scottish council apologises after school was accused of sectarianism for flying Union Flag Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Lidl is selling a £9 garden gizmo in stores this week that will keep insects away when entertaining outside this summer
Watch the video for some top tips on how to get pests out of your garden MAKING A BUZZ Lidl is selling a £9 garden gizmo in stores this week that will keep insects away when entertaining outside this summer LIDL is selling a bargain gadget perfect for keeping your garden insect-free this spring. With temperatures remaining high this week, and summer just around the corner, many of us will be making plans to host friends and relatives in the garden. Advertisement 2 Lidl is selling a bargain gadget perfect for keeping your garden insect-free this spring Credit: Alamy 2 The Lidl gadget is just £9.99 Credit: Lidl But there's nothing worse than sitting down to enjoy an evening in the sun, only to be plagued by irritating insects. Although there are many natural hacks you can try to repel bugs, Lidl's Livarno Home Cylindrical Electric Insect Killer is guaranteed to make your garden a pest-free zone. Landing in stores from Thursday, May 15, the £9.99 product will keep bugs at bay both during the day, and at night. It uses low energy consumption - so you don't have to worry about high electricity bills - and is super easy to clean, thanks to the removable try at the base. Advertisement The bargain buy comes with a practical hanger, so you can hang it from trees or table umbrellas and comes with a three year warranty, guaranteeing your garden will be bug free for years to come. It comes with a 1.5 metre long cable, so you can easily plug it in using an extension cable, and comes with fully insulated housing with protective mesh. The insect killer is part of Lidl's Middle Aisle range, and can be found in the middle of your local supermarket. However, as with all Middle Aisle offerings, once they're gone, they're gone, so you better be quick! Advertisement Amongst the bargains currently on the shelves in the middle of Lidl, is the Japanese Pull Saw With Angled Handle. The bargain buy will set you back by just £4.99, making it the perfect product for penny pinchers. Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Garden Pest-Free The nifty gadget can help you trim back overgrown hedges, thanks to the flexible saw blade with coarse and fine teeth. The product also has an ergonomic handle, and a soft grip, so you can chop hedges with comfort. Advertisement Lidl shoppers can also nab a bargain on a lawn tool, available at a fraction of the price of a similar Bosch buy. The bargain supermarket is currently selling the Parkside Electric Lawn Trimmer for just £24.99, £75 cheaper than Bosch's Universal GrassCut 18V-26-500. Keep pests out all summer IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass. And this handy buy is even cheaper for Lidl Plus app users, at just £19.99. It is designed for "quick and clean lawn trimming", even in hard-to-reach areas. Advertisement With a 300W motor, the gadget features line spools that can be changed without tools. It also includes a protective hood with a trimmer line cutter, as well as an ergonomic handle. The gadget has an integrated power cable strain relief for the 10 metre power cable. This buy, which hits the Lidl middle aisle on Thursday, May 15, boasts a cutting diameter of 23 centimetres.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BlueCart Unveils Predictive Inventory, Menu Profitability Benchmarking, and Vendor Payment Tools to Drive the Future of Restaurant Profitability
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueCart, Inc. ("BlueCart"), the leading all-in-one procurement and back-of-house solution for restaurants and vendors, today announced a suite of powerful new features designed to supercharge restaurant profitability and streamline vendor adoption at scale. This milestone product expansion, fueled by insights from over 14 years of Binwise beverage data and 10 years of BlueCart restaurant operations, comes at a time of record growth across the platform, with more than 125,000 restaurants leveraging BlueCart's ecosystem. "Our mission is to drive the next wave of margin and growth for restaurants by blending predictive ordering, deep benchmarking, and scalable vendor access," said Konstantin Zvereff, CEO of BlueCart. "This release marks a new chapter where our technology becomes a revenue driver, not just a cost-saving center." Predictive Inventory & OrderingBlueCart's newly launched predictive ordering feature leverages historical depletion, real-time inventory levels, and seasonality trends to recommend precisely what and when to order, automatically adjusting for par levels and actual usage. This powerful functionality drives significant reductions in waste and over-ordering, helping operators cut food costs and run leaner kitchens. Menu Costing with Industry BenchmarkingFor the first time, restaurants can benchmark the profitability of their own menu items against a network of 125,000 peers. Coupled with POS integrations, this enables data-backed decisions that maximize contribution margin per plate. QuickBooks Online IntegrationBlueCart's QBO integration for both vendors and buyers simplifies cash flow planning, shortens payment cycles, and drives client utilization expansion through tighter financial alignment between procurement and accounting systems. Self-Onboarding for VendorsWith the launch of BlueCart's new self-onboarding flow, vendors can set up accounts and begin selling in under 24 hours (down from three days), slashing onboarding costs and accelerating network growth. Vendor Fee Pass-Through OptionVendors can now opt to pass on payment processing fees, reducing financial friction and boosting adoption among large enterprise vendors who previously hesitated to absorb transaction costs. BlueCart's Endless Aisle — now the fastest-growing module on the platform, continues to scale rapidly. Its value proposition is revenue lift through expanded product access, not just cost savings. This shift has enabled the company to double its salesforce in 2025, increasing restaurant acquisition velocity. Following recent enhancements, leading hospitality brands such as Hilton Hotels have more than doubled their usage of BlueCart, driven by the power of predictive tools and financial automation that support large, distributed teams. Despite the recent divestiture of Restaurant Revolution Technology, BlueCart's newest features are already driving stronger adoption from restaurants and vendors, while helping everyone on the platform cut costs and operate more efficiently. About BlueCart:BlueCart is a next-generation B2B eCommerce and wholesale ordering platform powering over 125,000 restaurants and thousands of vendors. The company's product suite includes BlueCart (restaurant and vendor procurement), BinWise (beverage inventory and analytics), and SproutQR (QR menu tools). BlueCart's mission is to make hospitality operations simpler, smarter, and more profitable. For more information, visit or contact: Media ContactsKonstantin ZvereffCEO, BlueCartEmail: konstantin@ Nicole GeorgievMarketing Lead, BlueCartEmail: nicoleg@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE BlueCart Sign in to access your portfolio
