Experts reveal why supermarkets want you to sign up for loyalty cards

By Mark Duell 13:34 Jul 10, 2024, updated 15:25 Jul 10, 2024 Share or comment on this article: Loyalty Cards: Are They a Scam? airs tonight at 7pm on Channel 5 Supermarkets have built an “ecosystem of data” from customers using loyalty cards as they make millions by “relentlessly mining information”, insiders have revealed. Data … Read more

‘Cheapest’ supermarket now second most expensive after 13% price increase

A supermarket that was the cheapest store for a basket of basic products two months ago has now risen to the second most expensive supermarket after the price of a product increased by 13% in the past week. We’ve been tracking the costs of the same eight staples at the six largest supermarkets for more … Read more

UK’s cheapest supermarket revealed – winner even beats loyalty awards

The cheapest supermarket in the UK for a basket of 65 items has been revealed, with prices even lower than Tesco and Sainsbury’s. Aldi has beaten its rivals once again to be named the cheapest store for your weekly shop in June, with prices £32.60 cheaper than the most expensive store. Loyalty awards not included … Read more

Supermarket meal deals that exceed your ENTIRE daily calorie limit

They may seem like a well-deserved treat, but they are also a budget-friendly option. But many meals that you can buy in the supermarket to eat at home usually include a starter, main course, side dish, dessert and sometimes wine for between £10 and £12. However, they contain almost the recommended amount of calories for … Read more

New supermarket on derelict site will be city’s first Aldi, bosses confirm

A new supermarket on the site of a former drinks factory will become the city’s first Aldi, bosses have confirmed. KentOnline revealed last week how revised proposals to transform the 11-hectare former Silver Spring Mineral Water Company in Folkestone were waved through by councillors. Aldi has confirmed it will move into the new supermarket on … Read more

New supermarket on derelict site will be city’s first Aldi, bosses confirm

A new supermarket on the site of a former drinks factory will become the city’s first Aldi, its directors have confirmed. KentOnline revealed last week how revised proposals to transform the 11-hectare former Silver Spring Mineral Water Company in Folkestone were waved through by councillors. Aldi has confirmed it will move into the new supermarket … Read more

Budget supermarket is opening 400 more stores in Britain to compete with Aldi and Lidl

A BUDGET supermarket is to open an additional 400 stores in the UK to compete with Aldi and Lidl. The bargain retailer aims for a total of 2,000 sites next one year. Morrisons will open 400 additional convenience stores in the UKCredit: Getty Morrisons wants to open 400 Morrisons Daily convenience stores as part of … Read more

Cheapest supermarket for branded wine revealed, including Yellow Tail & Barefoot

FROM barefoot to Brancott, which one? had revealed the supermarket selling branded wine for the cheapest prices – and the most expensive. It tracked prices from February to April 2024 and compared 15 big names from Asda, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. 2 Although Tesco’s Clubcard can save you money on wine, you may … Read more

Half of the people with E.coli in an outbreak of sandwiches in the supermarket are seriously ill

Nearly half of all people in Wales who contracted E.coli during the outbreak that swept Britain linked to supermarket sandwiches have been seriously ill enough to require hospital treatment. Public Health Wales said there have been 29 cases in Wales as part of the recent outbreak, a 50% increase from 18 at the last update. … Read more