FOODIES are racing to B&M for Boxing Day sales on some major kitchen gadgets.
The budget retailer has slashed the price on a number of food makers and processors just in time for the new year.
Most of the discounts are a whopping 50% off, but some are even more.
You can pick up a Heat&Eat Burger Maker for just £3, down from £6, and the brand’s Breakfast Muffin Maker is £7.50, down from £15.
There’s also the Heat&Eat Sandwich (toastie) maker for a cool £10, down from £20.
And just in time for your New Year’s Eve shenanigans, there’s a number of boozy processors.
The Big Chill Prosecco Dispenser is just £12.50, down from £25.
And it comes with a built-in ice cooler to keep your fizz chilly all the way into 2025.
A colour changing Party Fountain is now a mere £7.50, down from £25.
Shopper Kim Ellis spotted the discounts in her local B&M this morning and took to Facebook to alert others.
She shared pictures of the products in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group.
Fellow shoppers were quick to comment that the discounted buys would make good gifts.
“I’m getting one for my McMuffin obsessed son so he can make dupes,” Sarah Foster commented.
“I’m buying these for birthday presents throughout the year,” Theresa Adams wrote.
B&M is one of the nation’s most beloved discount stores, thanks to it flogging branded goods for a fraction of the retail price.
From its first store in Blackpool, Lancashire, it has grown to over 700 stores and employs over 35,000 staff.
“B&M believes in selling top branded products at sensational prices,” a blurb on the brand reads.
“We attract over four million happy customers through our doors a week.”
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.
