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The Sun
14 hours ago
- The Sun
Aldi's sand-free middle aisle bargain will change your seaside hols forever – & it's £18 cheaper than John Lewis version
THERE is nothing worse than a sandy towel when sunbathing, but Aldi has solved the problem for holidaymakers. The UK supermarket has launched its new affordable summer essentials in the Specialbuys collection. 7 Aldi's summer essential Middle aisle magpies will be excited to know of the latest treasure which will release on July 6. Aldi has launched its new Sand-Free Blanket in a bid to make sunbathing even more relaxing and at the same time affordable. Available for just £6.99 the beach towel is sure to be a summer must-have, especially considering it is a fraction of the price of some of similar products in other high street retailers. Holidaymakers have a choice between ocean blue and sunset orange to add a bit of colour to their packing list. John Lewis have their version of the summer essential which is priced at £25 and comes in a range of colours. And yet, while both other similar quick-drying functionality the Aldi version is a whopping £18 cheaper. How it works To ensure hassle-free sunbathing for holidaymakers, Aldi's beach towel repels sand from its surface. It does this through its micro hole technology which means coarse sand grains, which can irritate the skin and make sunbathing unbearable, can easily fall off the surface. 7 7 What's more the product is lightweight and compact and so it is easy to pack in a beach bag, and saves room for other holiday essentials in the ever-restrictive suitcases. And in case of bad weather (it is the UK after all) the towel comes with pegs and a holes to ensure it stays in the same place. 7 More summer essentials to come The middle aisle is always the place to find some absolute bargains, and Aldi have held nothing back this summer. The supermarket has offered a solution to end the passive aggressive war of the holiday deck chair with its new Backpack Chair or Lounger. For only £24.99, holidayers can either have a chair or sun lounger primed on their back in an easily transportable way. It is almost half the price of similar products available on Amazon and Decathlon. So there's no need to squabble with other tourists for a sun lounger, as Aldi shoppers can now bring their own. And when the sun inevitably moves, so can you. Aldi are also offering shoppers a 2-in-1 Beach Shade for an affordable £19.99. 7 What may cost more than £40 at some retailers, costs less than half of that in Aldi and means protecting yourself from the elements is easy. It comes equipped with eight pegs and two ropes for securing it in place and can fit two adults inside. Aldi has solved some casual summer gripes without needing to tight the purse strings.
The Sun
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Shoppers spot ‘banging' new Cadbury's chocolate bar on shelves of bargain UK supermarket
EAGLE-EYED shoppers have spotted a brand-new Cadbury's chocolate bar on the shelves in a bargain UK supermarket. Cadbury teased the launch of the twist on a fan-favourite chocolate bar earlier this month, but has already said the treat won't be on shelves forever. 1 Sharing a video of the Twirl White Dipped, the British chocolatier said: "OK but we've really outdone ourselves with this one." The chocolate makers described the new bar, which is similar to a Twirl bar, but dipped in white chocolate as being "unreal, indulgent, smooth, swirly, creamy, melty, new, and mouthwatering". And now, the new bar has been spotted by hawk-eyed snack fans in Morrisons. Posting in the Newfoodsuk Facebook group, one confectionary lover said: "The new Twirl Bars are now available at Morrisons." Attached to the post was a picture of the limited edition bars on sale for £1 at the supermarket. The price tag indicated that the chocolate bar is part of Morrisons' £4 Meal Deal. Excited shoppers flooded the comments section of the post, to share their love for the sweet treat. One person said: "I've tried these and they are gorgeous." A second person said: "Tried it, was banging." A third person, tagging a friend said: "They're in Morrisons now! 'So excited' say Cadbury Ireland fans as new chocolate bar flavour to hit shelves TODAY "I know where I'm off to tomorrow." The chocolate bars have also been spotted in local convenience stores, with another Newfoodsuk post stating: "Wow, these are outstanding - closest bar you'll ever get to a Cadbury Snowflake! "We spotted these at our local convenience store!" Katya Savelieva, Brand Manager for Twirl at Mondelez International, said of the new bars: 'Cadbury Twirl has always been a fan favourite, so it's no surprise that limited editions like Cadbury Twirl Orange and Cadbury Twirl Mint had everyone talking. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger. "With smooth white chocolate surrounding our iconic milk chocolate swirls, the new Twirl White Dipped is an indulgence you won't want to miss - grab it as soon as you can and experience Twirl like never before.' The bar first hit shelves on June 2, and since it won't be around for ever, sweet-toothed snack fans should consider stocking up whilst they're still on shelves. Twirl bar were first released in Ireland in 1985, as a single finger bar. They hit UK shelves two years later in its classic double finger form. Eventually the Twirl bar solidified itself as a fan favourite among Cadbury customers. It has since earned its place in the coveted Cadbury's Heroes tin, available at Christmas.
The Sun
16 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Lidl launches brand new bakery menu item that shoppers are going mad for
LIDL has launched a new bakery item and shoppers are going wild. The German discounter's Strawberries & Cream Blondie is now available in stores for 89p per slice. 1 The treat comes with a classic vanilla and butter Blondie base and is topped with white frosting. Shoppers were stunned to see the item on shelves, with one saying they "need it". Another fan simply commented "oh my days" after spotting the item back again. While a third said they just tried the delight and it tasted "amazing". And another eager customer said: "Take my money." But others weren't so impressed with the snack, with one shopper saying it looked like "lard". The product is new to Lidl stores, but some shoppers may have confused it with it's Eton Mess Blondie. The former treat, which was topped with meringue pieces, was sold seasonally last summer and is no longer available in stores. If you are keen to try Lidl 's snack you will need to head to one its 980 stores across the UK. That is because the bargain supermarket does not offer home delivery on any of its products, including food. You can find your nearest Lidl by visiting, Shoppers race to M&S as one of their best selling items which is a mum-essential viral are scanning for just 63 PENCE Strawberries and cream appears to be a popular flavour this summer, with M&S also launching a similar flavour snack. The posh grocer has taken inspiration from a viral Japanese trend and launched the Red Diamond Strawberry & Crème Sandwich. The £2.80 luxury sandwich comes packed with strawberries and a whipped cream cheese filling, all hugged between slices of sweet bread. M&S said: 'With our exclusive Red Diamond Strawberries at their juiciest best, the time has finally come to create the ultimate strawberries and crème experience.' M&S reckons it's perfect for everything from alfresco lunches, Wimbledon snacking, afternoon tea, or even just a sweet pick-me-up. How can I save money when shopping at Lidl? Lidl reduces items at the start of the day and the best deals can be found between 7am to 8am, when most stores open. Shoppers can often find cooked meats, salmon fillets and breads reduced by 30% or more. Not only does Lidl have its own range of reasonably priced alcohol, it also has its own knock-offs of branded favourites – so say cheers to its bargain boozees. Everyone knows about the "Middle of Lidl" – it's here where you'll find a load of random stuff that you didn't realise you needed, at decent prices. But if you are hoping to avoid spending more than you planned, you can check what will be in the "Middle of Lidl" on the supermarket's website in advance. The Middle of Lidl is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday. 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.
The Independent
18 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
Sainsbury's investors eye sales as grocers step up focus on price cuts
Sainsbury's will be the latest supermarket to shed light on how its sales have fared in recent months as grocers battle to lure in squeezed shoppers amid rising food inflation. The UK's second largest supermarket chain will publish its first quarter trading update on Tuesday. It has not been immune to competition heating up among UK retailers in recent months, several of whom have come under pressure to cut prices to reel in consumers struggling with a higher cost of living. The shift has partly been sparked by Asda promising its biggest price cuts in 25 years while discounters Aldi and Lidl continue to take on larger rivals with low-cost products. Both Tesco and Sainsbury's have Aldi Price Match lines, offering hundreds of products price-matched to Aldi across stores. Sainsbury's recently said it had more products in the scheme than any other retailer with around 800 items from fresh and cupboard food to wine and toiletries. A group of analysts for AJ Bell pointed out that Sainsbury's shares were 'nudging toward their highest mark in a year, and they are not that far from their five-year Covid-inspired high either'. 'This suggests that fears of a supermarket price war, spearheaded perhaps by Asda, are yet to be realised,' they said. The analysts noted that recent data from the Office for National Statistics showed food and non-alcoholic drink prices rose by 4.4% in the year to May – the highest level in more than a year. Investors will be keen to see how the group's sales have fared in recent months, since reporting a 4.2% increase in full-year sales, excluding fuel, back in April. At the time, it predicted its profits to be flat in the year ahead as stronger sales volumes were expected to be offset by weaker profitability amid the investment in price cuts. This means that underlying profits should come in at about £1 billion for the year to the end of March 2026. Investors will also be watching out for any update to its annual forecast on Tuesday.
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Police appeal after indecent act in Bingham Aldi
Police are investigating reports a man followed a woman and two girls around a supermarket in Bingham while he engaged in an indecent Police said staff at Aldi in Nottingham Road reported the man on Saturday force has now released a CCTV image of a man it wishes to speak to in connection with the with information is asked to call officers.
