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The Sun
3 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
B&Q slashes price of a Karcher household cleaning essential gadget by 60% and it's the cheapest on the market
B&Q has slashed the price of a Karcher household cleaning essential by 60% - and it's the cheapest on the market. The DIY, outdoor, garden and decorating retailer is selling a Kärcher T 11/1 Classic Corded 11litre vacuum cleaner for £42.50 down from £110. The piece of tech comes with an 850watt motor and while it's designed for commercial use can be used around the home. B&Q claims the hoover has been designed for "quiet operation" as well, while it weighs just 3.9kg. There are four reviews of the vacuum on B&Q's website, with three five star. One shopper notes that it is "good value for money" and "excellent quality". Another says it is a "small but extremely powerful hoover" and well-priced. The vacuum isn't available to buy via home delivery but can be ordered through click and collect. Remember, to always shop around when buying something like this to ensure you're getting the best price. You can use price comparison sites like Trolley, Price Spy and Price Runner to compare the cost of thousands of items including food. The Google Shopping/Product tab is useful for quickly scanning the internet to see how much a certain product is selling for across different chains too. We had a quick look to see if any other major retailers are selling the Karcher vacuum for less than B&Q but couldn't find any. Shopping discounts - How to make savings and find the best bargains The next cheapest it is on sale is TradePoint, where shoppers can buy it for £50. After that, the next cheapest retailer is Screwfix which is selling it for £109.99. How to save money at B&Q If you've not already, you should sign up to B&Q Club. It's free to sign up and if registering for the first time you get £5 off a basket of shopping worth £30 or more. The loyalty scheme also opens up 10% off key cutting in store, exclusive offers and discounts on Hertz van hire. You can find out more via It's also worth keeping an eye on the B&Q "offers" tab on its website where you'll find discounted products including clearance items. Customers can currently choose from a range of products with prices starting from just 30p. Make sure you follow B&Q on social media too where the chain posts all the details of its latest offers and deals. 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.
Irish Independent
10-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
B&Q launches new Waterford store creating 37 jobs
B&Q Waterford opened on Thursday, May 29, at Ardkeen Retail Park, Farronshoneen, Outer Ring Road, Waterford city, (X91 W1WD). The opening times are Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm, and Sunday, from 10am to 6pm. The opening of the new store follows B&Q's acquisition of three previous Homebase stores earlier this year, which were to be opened throughout May. The new B&Q Waterford store employs 37 staff, including 16 staff who transferred from Homebase. The 30,000 square foot B&Q store, located at Ardkeen Retail Park, the site of the previous Homebase store, has been remodelled and refreshed with B&Q branding and products. It will offer a wide range of home improvement essentials, along with a dedicated TradePoint counter tailored to meet the needs of local trade professionals. In addition to more than 13,000 essential home improvement products, there will be a dedicated timber cutting service, B&Q's popular Valspar paint mixing service, and a garden centre offering outdoor plants and gardening equipment and one-hour click and collect service. Staff and management celebrated the opening with live music from the Celtic Drummers, while surprises and activities for its first customers included a free plant and gift card, a visit from the Dulux dog, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon was cut by Yvonne Hale, who opened the former Homebase store 20 years ago. John Eason, B&Q retail director for Ireland and north UK, attended the opening and said: 'It was another exciting opening in Waterford, the second of three new B&Q stores to open across Ireland. I'm really proud of the efforts of all the teams involved in opening the new store which have been converted to the B&Q brand at a quick pace. 'It's a great opportunity for us to bring our B&Q and TradePoint offer to more of our customers across Ireland. Store manager Gary Roche and his team are looking forward to welcoming customers into the store.'
