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Scottish Sun
21 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Craft beer prices have rocketed since start of year amid rising costs and tax hikes
CAUGHT ON THE HOPS Craft beer prices have rocketed since start of year amid rising costs and tax hikes Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CRAFT beer prices have rocketed since the start of the year — giving drinkers a major hangover. Prices have jumped by up to 12.5 per cent since January, The Morning Advertiser Pint Price Survey has revealed. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) said many landlords are having to charge more just to stay open in the face of rising raw material costs and tax rises. The survey said the biggest price rise was for BrewDog Punk IPA, which was £5.64 a pint in January but is now £6.34. Camden Hells has also climbed to £6.34, up 10.8 per cent from £5.72. Others have seen more modest increases, just 1.7 per cent for Camden Pale Ale, which has gone from £5.59 to £5.69. The average price of a draught pint across all types has crept up to £5.17, compared with £5.08 six months ago. CAMRA chairman Ash Corbett-Collins said: 'It's incredibly frustrating for consumers to see the price of a pint rise yet again. 'It's really important that we talk about the reasons that the price of beer is rising — it's hikes in the price of raw materials for brewers, energy costs staying high, pubs being squeezed by a challenging business rates system and rises in National Insurance contributions. 'Increasing the price of a pint is sometimes the only option for pubs, as not doing so risks closing their doors for ever.' Whitbread, owner of Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, has reported a 16 per cent fall in food and drink sales as it overhauls its restaurants. 1 Craft beer prices have rocketed since the start of the year Credit: Getty Pint prices on the rise and Maccies axes beloved item MORRISONS OVER STORM MORRISONS bosses said it had 'bounced back' from a Christmas cyber attack, as it posted stronger sales and profits for the latest quarter. But the UK's fifth-largest supermarket chain warned inflation is driving 'subdued' sentiment among shoppers. The Bradford-based business yesterday revealed group sales grew by 4.2 per cent to £3.9billion for the 13 weeks to April 27 compared with the same 2024 quarter. Morrisons is pushing ahead with a turnaround plan which includes closing cafés along with meat and fish counters. NO BEAUTY BID MIKE Ashley's Frasers Group has pulled out of the bidding process for cosmetic retailer Revolution Beauty. Frasers, which owns Sports Direct, said it 'does not intend to make an offer'. The make-up firm had said Frasers was 'one of a number of parties conducting due diligence' after it put itself up for sale last month. But the withdrawal raises questions over the future of the troubled beauty brand.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Morrisons has made a big change to pizza counters as it eyes 20 more stores
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MORRISONS has revealed a major change to several of its pizza counters as it prepares to roll out the new feature to 20 other stores. The popular supermarket chain has announced that it will add digital screens to its pizza counters as part of a major overhaul. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Morrisons has announced a major change to its stores and shoppers are delighted Credit: Getty Images - Getty 2 Shoppers have spotted the pizza ordering screens in Morrisons stores Credit: Facebook/Grumpy Northern Foodie The new service will give customers the ability to create their own pizza, which they can then cook at home. The pizzas will be made by staff while they do the rest of their shopping. Customers will still need to pay for their pizza at a manned till. The screens are currently available at three stores, including Warrington, Gamston and Guiseley and will be rolled out to 20 additional shops soon. Pictures seen by The Sun suggested that shoppers could choose between four pizza bases including 10 inch thin and crispy, 10 inch deep pan, 10 inch gluten free and 14 inch thin and crispy. There were also two cheese options on offer, including mozzarella and a vegan alternative. Hungry shoppers could also choose to add tomato, BBQ or garlic sauce to their pizza and finish it off with four toppings. Additional toppings could also be added for 50p each. Shoppers took to social media to voice their excitement. One customer said: "Perfect, now I can order pineapple pizza without the funny looks." Top things to buy at Morrisons Another said: "Omg we'll have to have a pizza night." While a third added: "50p extra per topping, what a bargain." The news comes after the supermarket launched a major overhaul of its in-store services earlier this year. In March, Morrisons announced that it would close 18 Market Kitchens, 13 florists, 35 meat counters, 35 fish counters and four pharmacies. How to save at Morrisons Buying a delivery pass can slash the cost of shopping online if you're a Morrisons regular. You also get priorities for Christmas delivery slots. How much it costs depends on which you get anytime or mid-week, and if it's for the year, six-months or monthly. You'll need to work out the cost compared to how much you spend on delivery without one to see if it's worthwhile. Morrisons does a range of wonky veg that can work out cheaper than the main range. Check websites like Quidco and TopCashback BEFORE you place your order. Cashback websites PAY you to shop. All you have to do is click through their links and the money is added to your online account. Search for discount codes on websites like and to see if you can get money off at the till. Follow your favourite shops on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and sign up to its deals newsletter to get the latest on any offers. We post the best deals in our Sun Money FB group too. Try switching all of your branded or premium goods for lower level ones and see if you notice the difference. Morrisons regularly adds new products to its 'own-brand "savers" range. This is its value range where prices start from as little as 20p. It includes all sorts of products including peas, spaghetti, marmalade, jaffa cakes and washing up liquid. Swap your usual items for savers alternatives and see if you can tell the difference. Shoppers can earn points with the More Than loyalty scheme when they spend online or in store. How many points you earn will depend on the offers available at the time, plus you get five points for every litre of fuel at Morrisons petrol stations. Reach 5,000 points and you get £5 off your shopping, plus there are other offers and coupons and the checkout and via the app. Shoppers also get cheaper prices that are just for members. The shake-up was rolled out over the following months and put 365 workers at risk of redundancy. It also closed 17 smaller Morrisons Daily branches. Rami Baitieh, chief executive of Morrisons, said that the plans would 'reinvigorate' the supermarket and allow it to invest in other parts of the business. He added: "In most locations the Morrisons Café has a bright future, but a minority have specific local challenges and in those locations, regrettably, closure and re-allocation of the space is the only sensible option. 'Market Street is a beacon of differentiation for Morrisons and we remain committed to it. "But as we modernise we are making some necessary changes to the areas of the model which are simply uneconomic.' The supermarket last month revealed that it will shift towards selling more premium products as part of an overhaul of the brand. The new project, called 'Morrisons Magic' aims to improve customers' experiences. The chain's launch of 'Market Street' is also part of plans to modernise the brand. Morrisons will focus on farm shop-style products, such as value-added items including foil trays for sauced, marinate, breaded and ready-to-cook fish. The supermarket hopes that Market Street will be more accessible and will attract more amateur home cooks. Morrisons also announced a huge change to its loyalty scheme last month. Shoppers can now earn More Points when they're not shopping at the supermarket thanks to its brand new perk. Morrisons More Card holders can collect points with more than 300 popular brands including eBay, Just Eat, Expedia, Asos and Very. The Morrisons More Card already enables shoppers to bank points on selected products by scanning their More Card or app. Once 5,000 More Points are collected shoppers will be given a Morrisons Fiver, a £5 voucher that they can redeem on their next shop in store or online. Previously shoppers could only get the points when shopping in Morrisons. The change means that customers can now get rewards on all their shopping, including takeaways, gadgets, holidays and clothes. What else is happening at supermarkets? Asda has revealed a major shake up across 180 of its in-store cafes this week as it introduces new digital ordering screens. The chain will begin the makeover this month and all works will be completed by the end of October. The 180 cafes, managed by Compass Group, will be upgraded to include new digital ordering screens, where shoppers can choose which food and drinks they want. Customers will also be able to order from their tables or via staffed tills. It will also introduce several new menu items including smashed avocado on toast, katsu chicken curry, topped salad bowls and wraps. Shoppers will also be able to buy full 12 inch pizzas or single pizzas slices from the cafes for the first time too. Meanwhile, Iceland will close two stores in days in a blow to the high street. The frozen food specialist is shutting a location in Margate, Kent, on June 21. A further branch will close for good in Inverness, Scotland, on July 12. Staff at both branches have been offered roles at surrounding stores 'where possible'. Earlier this month M&S revealed it is bringing back shopping after weeks of issues. The posh supermarket was forced to suspend its online shopping after it was hit by a massive cyber attack. You can now place orders online with standard delivery to England, Scotland and Wales. Delivery to Northern Ireland will resume in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Click & Collect, next-day delivery, nominated day delivery and international ordering will return in the coming weeks. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Scottish Sun
06-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major supermarket is selling HUGE 4.5kg Toblerone bar for Father's Day – and it's the cheapest around
THE bar is available in-stores only from now until Sunday 15th June CHOCO LOT Major supermarket is selling HUGE 4.5kg Toblerone bar for Father's Day – and it's the cheapest around Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MORRISONS have just launched a GIGANTIC Toblerone bar just in time for Father's Day - for the cheapest price around. The bar weighs 4.5kg which is over 12 times bigger than the traditional size bar and heavier than the average new born baby. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The chocolate bars are 12 times the size of the traditional 360g bar Credit: Morrisons The limited-edition bar is in stores now and will be until Sunday June 15, 2025 making it the perfect present for Father's day. While the bar weighs in at a hefty weight, so does the price, with the bar on offer at £60 for customers with a More Card. However, those without a More Card will have to pay the full price of £80. The chocolate bar is only available in store at Morrisons but is also currently sold on Amazon for £69.99. This is not the first time that the giant chocolate bar has been released to the public as it was previously stocked in 2017. Morrisons launched the enormous chocolate bar for Black Friday in 2017 as they released supersized items for the period. The supermarket is replicating the same trick this year for Father's Day as they sell more big items alongside the Toblerone. A limited edition footlong sausage roll, baked fresh in store everyday, will also be available for just £2 until June 15. Alongside the supersized Toblerone and sausage roll Morrisons have a Father's Day range of indulgent bakery sweet treats, corking deals on beer and ale, and further gifts and cards. 3 Customers with a More Card can purchase the bar for £60 Credit: Morrisons 3 Morrisons have come under fire for running out of promised customer rewards Credit: Getty This announcement follows public outrage at the supermarket after they encouraged customers to spend more but then ran out of promised rewards. The retail giant introduced a special offer in February offering free or discounted luxury kitchen essentials in exchange for spending certain amounts. Customers earn one More Card stamp for each £10 spent in-store. Supermarket loyalty schemes - which has one? MOST UK supermarkets have loyalty schemes so customers can build up points and save money while they shop. Here we round up what saving programmes you'll find at the big brands. Iceland: Unlike other stores, you don't collect points with the Iceland Bonus Card. Instead, you load it up with money and Iceland will give you £1 for every £20 you save. Unlike other stores, you don't collect points with the Iceland Bonus Card. Instead, you load it up with money and Iceland will give you £1 for every £20 you save. Lidl Plus : Lidl customers don't collect points when they shop, and are instead rewarded with personalised vouchers that gives them money off at the till. : Lidl customers don't collect points when they shop, and are instead rewarded with personalised vouchers that gives them money off at the till. Morrisons: The My Morrisons: Make Good Things Happen replaces the More Card and rewards customers with personalised money off vouchers via the app. The My Morrisons: Make Good Things Happen replaces the More Card and rewards customers with personalised money off vouchers via the app. Sainsbury's: While Sainsbury's doesn't have a personal scheme, it does own the Nectar card which can also be used in Argos, eBay and other shops. You need 200 Nectar points to save up £1 to spend on your card. You need to spend at least £1 to get one Nectar point. While Sainsbury's doesn't have a personal scheme, it does own the Nectar card which can also be used in Argos, eBay and other shops. You need 200 Nectar points to save up £1 to spend on your card. You need to spend at least £1 to get one Nectar point. Tesco: Tesco Clubcard has over 17million members in the UK alone. You use it each time you shop and build up points that can be turned into vouchers - 150 points gets you a £1.50 voucher. Here you need to spend £1 in Tesco to get one point. Tesco Clubcard has over 17million members in the UK alone. You use it each time you shop and build up points that can be turned into vouchers - 150 points gets you a £1.50 voucher. Here you need to spend £1 in Tesco to get one point. Waitrose: myWaitrose also doesn't allow you to collect points but instead you'll get access to free hot drinks, and discounts off certain brands in store. Once shoppers have earned 15 - the equivalent of spending £150 - they can unlock discounts on an array of top quality Pyrex kitchen containers. Or, once reaching 30 stamps or above, the items become free depending on the value of the Pyrex product. One disgruntled customer said: 'How frustrating after saving for dishes in your offer (Pyrex vacuum dishes) to be told that the store doesn't have any…. 'Bad planning on your part and annoying for loyal customers who are supporting you.' In Morrisons Eccles store in Salford, Manchester, a woman was recorded hurling items at the self checkout before throwing another customer to the floor. Wild moment Morrisons shopper hurls items at customers as brawl breaks out at self-checkout with staff forced to step in The police were called to the scene and eventually arrested one woman at the scene on suspicion of assault and assaulting a police officer on June 3, 2025. A Morrisons spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.
Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Morrisons shoppers can bag freebies worth £30 through loyalty scheme perk
Scroll down to see what freebies are on offer CASH IN Morrisons shoppers can bag freebies worth £30 through loyalty scheme perk MORRISONS shoppers can bag free goodies worth up to £30 through its reward scheme. Customers with a More Card loyalty scheme can claim premium kitchenware for free through a lesser-known stamp promotion currently available in stores. 2 Morrisons is giving shoppers the chance to win freebies worth up to £30 Credit: Morrisons 2 Shoppers have until the end of next week to collect stamps Morrisons is giving shoppers the opportunity to continue collecting stamps until next Sunday, June 8, with redemption available until June 22. The supermarket giant is giving away Pyrex containers, including a 2.6L dish normally worth £30, to shoppers who rack up enough stamps. For every £10 spent in-store, you'll earn one stamp, and once you hit 30 or more, you can start trading them in for top kitchen gear completely free. One Morrisons worker spilled the beans in the Extreme Coupons and Bargains UK Facebook group, writing: "Lots of customers don't even know about this scheme, so it's been a nice surprise for them!" All you need to do is check your stamp balance, it's printed on the bottom of your receipt or visible in the More Card app and then head to the till with your chosen Pyrex item and scan your More Card. If you've got enough stamps, it's yours for free. The range includes handy tubs in sizes from 600ml to 2.6L, plus a pump to suck out air and keep your food fresher for longer. One happy shopper shared: 'I got the largest rectangle yesterday and still have some stamps left!' You'll need 30 stamps to bag a small item, 40 for a medium, and 50 for the top-of-the-range large dish, meaning you'd need to spend around £500 to earn the full set. But considering it's a freebie just for doing your usual food shop, savvy shoppers say it's 'always nice to have something for nothing'. Exploring Popular Supermarkets in the UK If you're not already a More Card member, you can sign up for free by downloading the app on Google Play or the App Store. And while you're collecting stamps, you'll still earn More Points as usual which can be converted into vouchers for money off future shops. You can find your nearest store using the store finder tool. Morrisons loyalty boss Kate Lavery said the new perk is a 'bonus layer' on top of points and discounts, giving customers even more bang for their buck. It comes after the supermarket giant has made a huge change to its loyalty scheme and shoppers can now earn EXTRA points towards their purchases. Morrisons originally scrapped its More Points scheme in 2021, rebranding as My Morrisons, but reversed the decision in 2023 after shopper demand. Now, Morrisons More Card holders can collect points with over 300 popular brands including eBay, Just Eat, Expedia, Asos, Very, and loads more. Once 5,000 More Points are collected, shoppers will be handed a £5 voucher – better known as a Morrisons Fiver – to redeem on their next shop in store or online. How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. How does the Morrisons More Card work? The Morrisons More Card lets you earn points on purchases which can be used to get money off future shops. Once you get to 5,000 points you can keep saving, or convert them into a voucher worth £5 to spend in-store or online. You can't earn loyalty points when buying certain products though, including tobacco, infant milk or formula and gift cards. The full list of excluded products is on the Morrisons website. The More Card also gives you access to personalised offers based on your shopping habits, including discounts on specific products or extra points on certain purchases. You can get a physical More Card and scan it at the till or swipe a virtual card via the app when shopping in-store.
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Morrisons to shut last of 17 stores in HOURS as part of major shake-up of its supermarkets
SHAKE-UP Morrisons to shut last of 17 stores in HOURS as part of major shake-up of its supermarkets MORRISONS is closing the doors of another store tomorrow – its final closure following a string of recent shutdowns across the UK. The store in Haxby, near York in North Yorkshire, will shut for good on Tuesday, May 14, marking the last of 17 stores to go as part of a major shake-up of the chain's operations. Advertisement 3 Morrisons in Haxby, where the grocer is closing 52 in-store cafés, 35 meat and fish counters, and 18 Market Kitchen food courts as part of a major overhaul Credit: Google Maps 3 Shoppers in Haxby were left disappointed by the decision, with some saying the closure will leave a gap in the local community Credit: Alamy The move comes just weeks after Morrisons axed 16 other stores in April alone, citing the need to cut costs amid rising financial pressure. Shoppers in Haxby were left disappointed by the decision, with some saying the closure will leave a gap in the local community. Locals who relied on the store for their weekly shop say the closure is a 'huge blow,' especially for elderly customers and those without transport. One regular shopper told said: 'It's always been a handy place to pop in. Advertisement "I don't know where I'll go now.' As part of the overhaul, the grocer is also shutting 52 of its in-store cafés, 35 meat and fish counters, and 18 Market Kitchen food courts. The chain says it's moving towards a leaner model focused on core products and efficiency. The supermarket is instead investing in tech, rolling out new 'Tally' robots to help customers find items on the shelves and improve stock management. Advertisement Morrisons has pointed the finger at the Government, blaming increased National Insurance contributions for employers and the recent hike in minimum wage for rising business costs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves defended the measures, claiming they're vital for securing Britain's economic future and funding services such as the NHS. Morrisons major shake-up She also pointed to a new £5 billion trade deal with India – the biggest since Brexit – as a boost for the economy. Despite the closures, Morrisons remains popular with shoppers for its affordable prices and generous perks. Advertisement The chain has been praised for allowing loyalty points to be used on essentials like baby milk, and for offering low-cost garden products, cleaning brands, and even free flowers on Mother's Day. Still, the Haxby closure marks another sign of the changing face of Britain's high streets, with many concerned about how smaller towns will cope with fewer supermarkets. The store will officially close its doors at the end of trading on Tuesday. Staff have been offered roles at nearby branches where possible, but not all employees are expected to be kept on. Advertisement Morrisons said in a statement: 'We continually review our estate to make sure we are operating in the right locations. "Unfortunately, the decision has been made to close our Haxby store. We thank our colleagues and customers for their support.' Morrisons' wave of closures Morrisons has announced that several of their major and local stores will be closing down. In total, 52 of its cafes, 35 of its meat and fish counters and 18 of its Market Kitchen food courts will be closing down. Also, 16 Morrisons Daily locations were shuttered in April as part of a cost-cutting mission. The closed locations include: Lowestoft Road, Gorleston 3-5 Old Town, Peebles 214 Hutton Road, Shenfield Waterloo Estate, Poole Higham Lane Estate, Tonbridge The Cornmarket, Romsey Lainshaw Street, Stewarton Featherbed Lane, Selsdon 19 The Village, Haxby Queslett Road, Great Barr Oakfield Road, Whickham Queensway, Worle Strand Parade, Goring-By-Sea Westfield Road, Woking 40 Peach Street, Wokingham 51 Sidwell Street, Exeter Moorland Road, Bath Haxby, North Yorkshire
