Savvy shoppers can regularly be seen hunting through supermarket aisles in the hopes of snapping up the latest yellow sticker bargains to reduce their food shop bill.
These bargains are used to significantly reduce the price on a range of food due to damaged packaging or seasonal products that the supermarket needs to clear out.
The savvy discounts are so popular among some shoppers that quite a few have shared how they have managed to feed their whole family using them and saving thousands a year.
As popular as they are among families and money-savers, everyone can agree that the exact time to find these bargains in-store can be a bit of a lottery.
And, with the cost of living continuing to rise as families struggle to make ends meet, knowing exactly when you can find these nifty discounts in-store can be a big help for the bank account.
Which is exactly why a money advice service has provided shoppers with the exact times to visit different supermarkets for their yellow sticker discounts, reports The Liverpool Echo.
Ocean Finance has broken down the exact times to visit Asda, Sainsbury's, M&S, Morrisons and Waitrose for the discounts, as well as a whole host of other savvy tips to save on the weekly shop.
Supermarket Yellow Sticker times
- M&S – An hour before closing
- Morrisons – 6pm
- Sainsbury’s – 6pm
- Asda – 7pm
- Waitrose – 6pm
Other ways to save money
Write a list
The money advice service recommends the old-fashion trick of sticking to a list, as people who make a list are three times less likely to overspend than those who don’t.
All you need is a pen and some paper - or even your phone - and scribble down everything that you need and tick each one off as you go along.
Make sure that you pop down all the ingredients you need for every meal and stick to your list to avoid any over-spending or splurging.
Go for own-branded products
More and more supermarkets these days are offering their own versions off some of our favourite products - with some being better or just as good as big brands!
Budget supermarket Aldi consistently gets rave reviews for their alcohol, grocery, and baby ranges which have won awards for their quality - so making the switch may be worth it.
In 2021, Which? revealed Aldi as the cheapest supermarket of the year, with a basket of 22 branded and unbranded goods costing £24.03.
Never shop on an empty stomach
Like writing down a grocery list, this is another one of those age old tips that many shoppers recommend.
Experts believe that shopping while you are hungry can lead to those impulsive buys, as you end up chucking in those tempting treats that you didn't really need.
While there is absolutely nothing wrong with treating yourself, always make sure that it can factor into your budget for the week.
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