With Christmas just around the corner, many are gearing up for festive cooking. But before you start, there’s one crucial task: the Christmas shop. For bargain hunters, the key to saving big this season lies in spotting those coveted yellow sticker deals on discounted items.
Yellow stickers signal great savings, often slashed prices on products approaching their sell-by dates. However, timing is everything when it comes to finding the best bargains. Here’s the inside scoop on when to visit Tesco, Aldi, M&S, and other major supermarkets for maximum savings this Christmas.
Aldi
At Aldi, price reductions are marked with red stickers instead of yellow, but the deals are just as sweet. Early mornings and late evenings are prime times for bargains, with a significant markdown surge starting from 5pm on Christmas Eve, offering discounts up to 75% off. New Year’s Eve is another key day, especially close to their 6pm closing time, as the store clears out perishables. Aldi employs a three-tier reduction system—morning, midday, and evening—making late visits particularly rewarding. Many shoppers recommend hitting the store around 6pm on Christmas Eve to catch the best deals before the final price cuts roll out.
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M&S
For M&S fans, mark Christmas Eve at 3pm in your diary. This is when the store typically begins reducing stock just before closing, presenting great opportunities for bargains. On New Year’s Eve, with stores closing at 7pm, a visit around 6pm can also yield fantastic discounts.
Tesco
Tesco follows a three-wave reduction schedule around 10am, 2pm, and 7pm daily. While morning and afternoon deals are available, the deeper discounts usually come later in the day. For the best savings, aim to shop around 6pm or 7pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The later you go, the better the markdowns you can find.
Morrisons
Markdowns at Morrisons happen continuously, with key reductions at approximately 2pm and 6pm. On Christmas Eve, the final price drops occur around 4pm before the store closes at 5pm. New Year’s Eve follows a similar pattern, with many shoppers securing great deals by heading to the store around 6pm ahead of the 7pm closing time.
With these insider tips, you can time your supermarket visits perfectly to grab the freshest yellow and red sticker bargains this festive season. Happy bargain hunting and merry Christmas!