Which Mzansi supermarket is delivering unbeatable prices?

Soaring prices are making it increasingly difficult for South Africans to make ends meet. The South African website is seeking to help enrich the lives of our readers, because why should you be paying higher prices at one retailer when you can save a little somewhere else? We’ve got you covered with the latest in … Read more

Tesco issues four-week warning to all Clubcard holders

Tesco has issued a four-week warning to Clubcard holders, urging them to utilise their soon-to-expire vouchers to “unlock all sorts of Bank Holiday fun”. The retail giant announced that nearly £17m worth of vouchers “need to be used” before the May 31 deadline. Customers can put these expiring Clubcard vouchers towards their weekly grocery bill … Read more

Brooklyn Fare Kitchen & Market opens largest location on Lower East Side

It’s been nearly three years since we first reported the lease signing, but Brooklyn Fare Kitchen & Market finally opened last week at Extell’s One Manhattan Square condo tower on the Lower East Side. The 25,500 square-foot market is the largest of three Brooklyn Fares in Manhattan. Brooklyn Fare was founded by Moe Issa in 2009. … Read more

Shoppers discover what ‘e’ symbol on supermarket products really means

Aldi shoppers have only just discovered what the ‘e’ next to the weight on their food means – and they are not happy. The ‘e’ mark, used on numerous products, has been identified by customers as a way they could be charged more for less. One woman took her gripe to Facebook after she uncovered … Read more

Best time to get supermarket discounts at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s

According to experts from BusinessWaste.co.uk, there are key times to visit supermarket stores to score on-the-day deals. “Each supermarket has specific times they mark down items approaching their sell-by date,” the experts noted. “Typically, late evening or an hour before closing is a good time to check for last-minute sales on bakery items, fresh produce, … Read more

Sainsbury’s and Waitrose issue urgent food warning

Customers at Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Asda have been asked by the supermarkets to return certain food products for a full refund. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) recently warned about Sainsbury’s Flaked Almonds because of contamination with salmonella, which can cause fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps in those who consume the contaminated product. Sainsbury’s said: “As a precautionary … Read more

NY environmentalists’ next target? Individually wrapped cheese slices face ban under far-reaching bill

It may be a case of lactose intolerance. Individually wrapped cheese would be largely banned under a far-reaching bill getting pushed by New York environmentalists and politicians to reduce the use of plastics, The Post has learned. The state bill — called Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act — would require companies with net incomes over … Read more

Despite backlash, some Loblaw stores still discount perishable food by 30% — not 50%

Although Loblaw has now reinstated its popular 50 per cent discounts on perishable food, some customers say they still feel shortchanged.  That’s because more than 100 Real Canadian Superstores owned by Loblaw continue to discount all food nearing its best-before date by only 30 per cent. “I was disappointed,” said Kim Siever when he recently visited his … Read more

Iconic crisps make a return to supermarkets including Asda and Tesco

Crisp lovers are in for a treat as an iconic flavour is set to make a comeback on supermarket shelves. The much-loved salt and vinegar Discos will be available in multipacks of six 25.5g bags, rolling out to supermarkets from mid-April. Priced at just £1.50 per multipack, they will initially be available in B&M, Asda … Read more

Most affordable supermarket to get Easter lunch named

Finance experts at Cashfloat figured out which UK supermarket offers the most affordable trolly shop for Easter weekend essentials. Ingredients included in the research included half a leg of lamb, Yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes. Shopping at the most affordable supermarket for the Easter long weekend could cost you £15.52 whereas it would cost more … Read more