SHOPPERS are racing to buy their essentials for the Christmas dinner table – with a deal from B&M slashing an item from £6 down to 10p.
The amazing saving has sparked a flurry of positive reactions from people, who are all desperate to get one for themselves this holiday season.
B&M are selling a ceramic white gravy boat for less than a pound.
The beautiful festive staple has a red robin on the front, and the dish has holly around the edges.
Shoppers can’t believe their luck online, with as Facebook post sparking many reactions.
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
One commenter wrote: “I’ll give you 20p!!!! I want one!!! Sob! Well done xxxx”.
Another said: “I want one. Not seen these in before.”
A third wrote: “Aw lovely I want a new gravy boat for Christmas too have to scan the local b&m.”
But some were not convinced that the deal is as good as it seems.
A suspicious shopper thinks: “This will be last year’s stock.”
The Facebook post has out 400 reactions and nearly 80 comments.
Shoppers are being advised to not leave their Christmas essentials to the last minute, as Lidl announces it will be closed on Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
The supermarket will be closed on three of the busiest days of the year, but there is a way to find out what your local store is up to.
You can do this by using the retailer’s branch locator tool on its website or via the Lidl Plus app.
Lidl said most stores outside the M25 and Wales will be closed on December 26.
BOXING Day is one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
So why do retailers decide to close? Senior Consumer Reporter Olivia Marshall explains.
Closing on Boxing Day allows staff to have a well-deserved break after the busy Christmas period.
This can help improve staff morale and reduce burnout.
It also provides them with an opportunity to spend time with their families and friends during the festive season.
For some retailers, the cost of opening on Boxing Day, including staffing and operational expenses, may not be justified by the expected sales revenue, especially if customer footfall is low.
With the rise of online shopping, some retailers may focus on online sales and promotions rather than opening physical stores on Boxing Day.
For some businesses, it may also be a a long-standing tradition for them to remain closed on Boxing Day.
From a practical perspective, the day after Christmas can be used for inventory checks, restocking, and preparing for post-Christmas sales.
This can be more effectively done without the distraction of serving customers.
Lidl, which runs over 960 branches across the UK, joins a host of other retailers who have confirmed they will close stores on Boxing Day to give staff a well-earned break.
It’s common practice for shops across the UK to close on Christmas Day, but not all retailers shut branches on Boxing Day.
Poundland has said it will shut all its branches on Christmas Day and Boxing Day this year.
Lidl rival Aldi is also closing all its branches over the same two-day period, as are Home Bargains, John Lewis and Waitrose.
