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Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Outrage at major food change for popular Sainsbury's food
Sainsbury's has increased the price for the second time in less than a year - and customers are not happy Sainsbury's has increased the price of its popular lunchtime meal deal for the second time in less than a year – sparking fury from customers and even its own staff. The cost of the classic combo – a main, side and drink – has jumped from £3.75 to £3.95, taking it perilously close to the £4 mark. The 20p rise follows a previous hike in July 2024, when the price was increased from £3.50. Outraged shoppers have taken to social media to voice their frustration. One wrote: "Sainsbury's meal deal gone up to £3.90 – we are in the end times." Another said: "This is not a drill – Sainsbury's meal deals have been upped again and are £3.95: it was £3.75 before today." A third posted: "Why TF was my Sainsbury's meal deal £3.95 – should we all just give up?" Even Sainsbury's staff said they weren't warned of the change. One worker wrote on Reddit: "Wow, saw that the meal deal has gone up to £3.95. Did anyone else know beforehand or did my managers fail to inform us this was happening?" Another added: "Honestly I just tend not to eat at work any more. Eating's too expensive." The rise makes Sainsbury's regular meal deal more expensive than rival supermarket Tesco, which charges £3.60 for Clubcard holders, and Morrisons, whose loyalty card members pay the same. The premium £5 meal deal, offering sushi and poke bowls, remains unchanged since its launch in 2022. However, there's now a £7 "super-premium" tier available in some stores. A spokesperson for Sainsbury's defended the change, saying: 'Sainsbury's continues to offer one of the best value meal deals around. We've also recently introduced a range of new products just in time for summer, including our best-seller Picnic Triple Sandwich and build-your-own salad options. 'This means anyone who shops with us can choose from an affordable selection of over 150 mains, 300 snacks and 400 drinks.' While Sainsbury's has not given an official reason for the increase, the supermarket is continuing to expand its food-to-go offering as part of a wider push to boost sales. The retailer has also added 35 new items to the deal, hoping the new options – from salads to picnic boxes – will justify the steeper price tag. But some shoppers remain unconvinced. One joked: 'Had to do a double take when I saw the price increase,' while another said the supermarket was 'sneaking the price up' - something the supermarket says is not true. The move comes at a time when Brits are already feeling the pinch, with food prices still high and inflation fears mounting. A recent report by the Food and Drink Federation found consumers are scaling back spending on convenience items like meal deals. Tesco hiked its Clubcard meal deal price from £3.40 to £3.60 last year. Co-op charges £3.50 for members, while Waitrose is the most expensive at £5 across the board. Despite the latest increase, Sainsbury's is hoping its Aldi Price Match initiative – now covering over 800 items – will help soften the blow for shoppers facing rising costs on all fronts.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Three great summer beauty tips to save you cash on pricey treatments
Read on to find out how to get a free ice cream at Popeyes SUN SAVERS Three great summer beauty tips to save you cash on pricey treatments HEADING to the beauty salon for a summer spruce-up can be pricey. So to save some cash, try these great DIY treatments at a fraction of the cost . . . Advertisement SEMI-PERMANENT LIPSTICK: More people are opting for semi-permanent lipstick to avoid constantly reapplying. And you can get longer-lasting definition and colour with self-tan products. Melanie Brownlow, founder of self-tan brand St Moriz, says: 'You'll need a very thin lip brush and a self-tan product with guide colour to check for precise placement. Using a tanning mousse, dip your brush and outline the lip line, or just above if you prefer to overline for a fuller look. Advertisement Keep the tan in place for two to three hours and avoid eating during this time.' Then wipe away excess, and your colour should last for several days. LASH LIFT: More people are getting their eyelashes lifted at the salon, but you can get a similar effect with a lash curler. Make sure you are using it correctly. Brand Tweezerman recommends beginning at the base of the lashes and holding for up to ten seconds, before moving to the middle and finally the tips. Always curl lashes before applying mascara. KERATIN TREATMENT: If your hair frizzes or dries out, keratin or Brazilian blowout treatments, which seal your locks with keratin solutions, can be tempting but typically cost more than £100. Advertisement A much cheaper option is to wash your hair with conditioner to tame frizz. Sabah Karimi, of fragrance retailer Vexa Beauty, says: 'Most shampoos strip natural oils, leading to more frizz. 'But a small amount of conditioner on your scalp helps cleanse without drying the hair out you can skip an extra product altogether. £2K Celeb Laser Facial Had Me Smelling Like Bacon 'Just massage it in well, rinse thoroughly, and follow with a tiny bit on your ends. 'It's a brilliant way to improve hair health.' Advertisement All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. 7 Try our great DIY beauty treatments to save cash Credit: Getty Deal of the day 7 Save £40 on this Nespresso machine, down to £59 at Currys Credit: Currys BREW your own perfect coffee at home with the Nespresso machine, down from £99 to £59 at Currys. SAVE: £40 Advertisement Cheap treat 7 Treat yourself to these Jaffa cakes cola flavour, 95p, from Tesco with a Clubcard Credit: Tesco SWEETEN up snack time with McVitie's Jaffa Cakes Cola Bottle flavour, 95p, from Tesco with a Clubcard. What's new? MORRISONS has launched a liqueur inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate. Donovan's country cream, £7, in online and in stores now. Top swap 7 These stylish sandals are £36.99 from Office Credit: Office 7 But you could save big by opting for a similar pair from Asda, just £14 Credit: Asda Advertisement SLIP your feet into these stylish sandals, £36.99, from Office. Or walk towards savings with sliders, £14, from Asda. SAVE: £22.99 Little helper TERRIBLE at gardening? You won't be able to kill off this artificial lemon tree, £19.99, from Lidl in stores now. Shop & save 7 This 18-litre backpack is down to £9.99 at Mountain Warehouse Credit: Mountain Warehouse PACK everything you need for a day trip or hike with this 18-litre backpack, down from £24.99 to £9.99 at Mountain Warehouse. Advertisement SAVE: £15 Hot right now FOOD chain Popeyes is giving away 10,000 Mini Whipz ice creams tomorrow. To be in with a chance of winning, download and register on its app by the end of today. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Advertisement Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Morrisons warning for thousands to visit shops before Sunday – or lose out on chance to claim £30 worth of free products
Last chance to claim exclusive kitchenware before it's gone ACT NOW Morrisons warning for thousands to visit shops before Sunday – or lose out on chance to claim £30 worth of free products Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MORRISONS shoppers have just days left to cash in on a popular loyalty scheme – or risk losing out on premium kitchen gear worth up to £30. The supermarket has warned customers that they must redeem their More Card Stamps in-store by Sunday, June 22, or their stamps will go to waste. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 With enough stamps, customers could walk away with premium Pyrex items – including dishes, containers and a hand pump – completely free The offer, available across Morrisons supermarkets in the UK, excludes online orders, Click & Collect, Morrisons Daily convenience stores, Amazon, petrol stations and Gibraltar branches. It's all part of a recent More Card promotion, launched earlier this year, which has seen customers bag free Pyrex products by collecting digital stamps with their weekly shop. The deal, which has proved hugely popular with loyal Morrisons shoppers, allowed customers to collect one stamp for every spend over £10. With enough stamps, customers could walk away with premium Pyrex items – including dishes, containers and a hand pump – completely free. Lilly Chattoe, Senior Loyalty Marketing Manager at Morrisons, said: 'Our More Card Stamps loyalty program has been incredibly popular, with fans of the Pyrex range being quick to collect their stamps in exchange for a product or two, or more. 'As we reach the final week of the offer, we're reminding customers that haven't yet redeemed their stamps to do so quickly before it runs out.' Items up for grabs include a 600ML round dish, 800ML rectangular dish, 1100ML round, 1500ML rectangular, 1600ML round and a huge 2600ML rectangular Pyrex dish. A branded hand pump is also part of the range. But anyone who hasn't used their stamps by the Sunday deadline will lose them for good – even if they've already done the shopping to earn them. This isn't the first time supermarket shoppers have been caught out by loyalty scheme cut-offs. Earlier this year, Tesco scrapped its popular Clubcard app, forcing millions to switch over to the new Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app by a set deadline. Many shoppers who didn't update in time lost access to their points and vouchers. Meanwhile, Sainsbury's replaced its well-known Nectar Double Up event – where customers could double the value of their points on selected products – with a range of smaller, more targeted offers, leaving regulars disappointed. And Boots customers were left fuming last summer when the high street chain cut its Advantage Card rewards rate from 4p to 3p per £1 spent – giving shoppers less bang for their buck. Now Morrisons fans are being urged not to make the same mistake. To take part in the promotion, customers must be a More Card member, either through the app or with a physical card. Stamps can be tracked through the app or printed on the bottom of receipts.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Morrisons warning for thousands to visit shops before Sunday – or lose out on chance to claim £30 worth of free products
MORRISONS shoppers have just days left to cash in on a popular loyalty scheme – or risk losing out on premium kitchen gear worth up to £30. The supermarket has warned customers that they must redeem their More Card Stamps in-store by Sunday, June 22, or their stamps will go to waste. 2 With enough stamps, customers could walk away with premium Pyrex items – including dishes, containers and a hand pump – completely free The offer, available across Morrisons supermarkets in the UK, excludes online orders, Click & Collect, Morrisons Daily convenience stores, Amazon, petrol stations and Gibraltar branches. It's all part of a recent More Card promotion, launched earlier this year, which has seen customers bag free Pyrex products by collecting digital stamps with their weekly shop. The deal, which has proved hugely popular with loyal Morrisons shoppers, allowed customers to collect one stamp for every spend over £10. With enough stamps, customers could walk away with premium Pyrex items – including dishes, containers and a hand pump – completely free. Lilly Chattoe, Senior Loyalty Marketing Manager at Morrisons, said: 'Our More Card Stamps loyalty program has been incredibly popular, with fans of the Pyrex range being quick to collect their stamps in exchange for a product or two, or more. 'As we reach the final week of the offer, we're reminding customers that haven't yet redeemed their stamps to do so quickly before it runs out.' Items up for grabs include a 600ML round dish, 800ML rectangular dish, 1100ML round, 1500ML rectangular, 1600ML round and a huge 2600ML rectangular Pyrex dish. A branded hand pump is also part of the range. Most read in The Sun But anyone who hasn't used their stamps by the Sunday deadline will lose them for good – even if they've already done the shopping to earn them. This isn't the first time supermarket shoppers have been caught out by loyalty scheme cut-offs. Earlier this year, Tesco scrapped its popular Clubcard app, forcing millions to switch over to the new Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app by a set deadline. Many shoppers who didn't update in time lost access to their points and vouchers. Meanwhile, Sainsbury's replaced its well-known Nectar Double Up event – where customers could double the value of their points on selected products – with a range of smaller, more targeted offers, leaving regulars disappointed. And Boots customers were left fuming last summer when the high street chain cut its Advantage Card rewards rate from 4p to 3p per £1 spent – giving shoppers less bang for their buck. Now Morrisons fans are being urged not to make the same mistake. To take part in the promotion, customers must be a More Card member, either through the app or with a physical card. Stamps can be tracked through the app or printed on the bottom of receipts. 2 The deal, which has proved hugely popular with loyal Morrisons shoppers, allowed customers to collect one stamp for every spend over £10 Credit: Getty
Metro
4 days ago
- Business
- Metro
Tesco rivals Aldi by slashing prices of 80 most popular supermarket items
Tesco is making a major change in its stores and online, by slashing the price of its most popular items. The retailer is adding 80 products to its popular Aldi Price Match scheme, which has been running for the last five years. More than 500 items, including big name brands, are price matched as part of this, but the new reductions will see even more supermarket favourites available at 'great value'. As such, shoppers will now be able to get iceberg lettuce, houmous, baby plum tomatoes, ice creams, steak, red onions and more at prices that rival those available in the UK's cheapest supermarket. In case you missed it, Aldi was recently crowned the cheapest in the UK for the month of May by the consumer experts at Which?, who found a shop of 82 items cost £135.48 on average there. At Tesco, the same shop was £150.26 with a Clubcard and £152.35 without one. Speaking about the price match change at Tesco, group chief commercial officer, Ashwin Prasad said: 'We are absolutely committed to providing great value for Tesco customers and we have carefully chosen more than 80 additional products to add to our Aldi Price match scheme. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'We have added many customer favourites including our Tesco own-brand houmous pots and baby plum tomatoes, giving customers the assurance that they are getting great prices on some of our most popular products.' As well as the price match scheme, Tesco currently runs other deals including 1,000 prices being fixed as part of its Low Everyday Prices and there are a whopping 9,000 Clubcard prices on offer to members each week. Houmous (200g), 99p Iceberg Lettuce (200g), 64p Baby Plum Tomatoes (300g), 78p Two Steak Slices (300g), £1.75 Red Onions (3 Pack), 95p Lightly Salted Tortilla chips (200g), 89p Two Breaded Chunky cod Fillets (350g), £3.49 Deep Pan Cheese Pizza (386g), £1.35 Fred & Flo Easy Fit Pants Size 4 (42 pack), 33.56 Fred & Flo Baby Shampoo (500ml), 82p Milk Chocolate Ice Creams (3 pack), £1.39 Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Creams (4 pack), £1.25 The retailer also recently introduced a brand new perk for shoppers that's all to do with their car parks. Clubcard members who have an electric vehicle are now able to earn points while they shop if they charge their car at one of the Pod chargers at Tesco Extra and Superstores. One Clubcard point is awarded for every pound spent at the charging point and at present, Pod operates roughly 2,600 EV charging bays at more than 600 Tesco car Parks across the UK. In London, there are 10 superstore locations with the bays, including Southwark, Kensington, Hammersmith, Bromley By Bow, Lewisham, South Tottenham and Finchley. Tesco also recently announced an exciting new Clubcard promotion that would give one lucky customer the chance to become an instant 'points millionaire'. More Trending To celebrate the supermarket loyalty scheme's 30th year, a million Virgin Points will be awarded to one lucky customer, which they can then be spent on holidays, flights, travel upgrades and experiences galore For context, this top prize is enough for three nights (for two people) at the Mahali Mzuri luxury safari resort in Kenya's Maasai Mara, three nights at the Kasbah Tamadot retreat in the Atlas mountains, and six nights at Mont Rochelle in the heart of South Africa's wine region. Five runners up will also get 500,000 points each, equivalent to the value of around $7,000 (£5,174) according to Nerdwallet analysis. View More » To be in the running, all you need to do is auto-exchange a minimum of 250 Clubcard points with Virgin Red or Virgin Atlantic Flying Club – but you'll need to act fast, as the competition closes on July 20. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Supermarket catches cat thief who wouldn't stop nicking expensive food MORE: Whispering, who? I tried 100 rosé wines and £6.99 Lidl bottle was the best MORE: Lidl just dropped 'spectacular' new bakery item — and it only costs 79p Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
