Introduction
Did you know that yellow sticker bargains can help you save hundreds of pounds on your shopping? Supermarkets often label faulty or nearly out-of-date products with yellow stickers, offering significant discounts. But when is the best time to visit your favorite supermarket to snag these bargains? Richard Price, director at online supermarket Britsuperstore, has revealed the prime times to visit nine major supermarket chains in the UK. He also shares the quietest hours to shop stress-free. Let's dive in and find out when to head to your nearest store for some amazing discounts.
Aldi
The best time to visit Aldi for reduced products is before 8am and as the store is gearing up to close. Fresh products with reduced prices will have a red sticker and are typically discounted by either 30% or 75%. Dried groceries and tinned food may also be discounted if they have imperfections. The quietest time to visit Aldi is between 8am and 9am or 9pm and 10pm on weekdays, and around 11am on Sundays.
Lidl
For reduced bargains at Lidl, the best time to visit is early morning and toward the end of the day. Products are typically reduced first thing in the morning and a few hours before the store closes. Some stores may make reductions throughout the day based on stock volume and sell-by dates. The quietest time to visit Lidl is at 8am or 8pm to 9pm on weekdays, and 8am or 8pm to 9pm on Saturdays.
Morrisons
If you're a Morrisons fan, head to your nearest store from 3pm to 5pm and then 8pm to snap up reduced items. Morrisons stores have several waves of price reductions. Reductions begin at 3pm, with products at the end of their shelf life reduced by 50%. At 5pm, these products are reduced again, retailing at 75% of their original price. For in-store cooked food, the best time to visit is 8pm. The least busy time to visit Morrisons is 9pm to 10pm on weekdays, and 7am to 8am and 9pm to 10pm on Saturdays.
Co-op
For the best reductions at Co-op, visit in the evening between 6pm and 8pm. Items on sale on the day of their expiration date will usually be sold at 50% of their original price. If you're not in a rush, wait until 8pm as these products may be discounted by a further 25%. The quietest time to visit Co-op varies depending on the day of the week. On Mondays, head down between 8pm and 9pm, while on Tuesdays it's calmest between 6am and 7am and 3pm to 5pm. Wednesdays are least packed between 10am and 11am, and on Thursdays it's 9pm to 11pm. On Fridays, visit any time between 6am and midday or 8pm and 11pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, the best time to visit is between 10am and 2pm and 3 to 4pm, respectively.
Tesco
Tesco slashes its prices three times a day – 9am to 10am, 4pm to 5pm, and the final round at 7pm. The best reductions are usually at around 8pm. To shop with fewer people in the store, head down between 6am to 8am and 8pm to 11pm on weekdays and Saturdays.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's usually puts yellow stickers on products around 5pm, making it ideal if you're heading in just after work. But the timing can vary from branch to branch. The best time to visit Sainsbury's is between 5pm and 7pm for the biggest discounts. The quietest hours Monday to Friday are 8am to 9am and 10pm to 11pm. On Saturdays, it's best to go between 8am and 9am to avoid the crowds.
Asda (24 hours)
Asda puts yellow stickers on products early in the morning and towards the end of the day at around 7pm. Reductions typically begin between 6am and 10am, with a second round of reductions at about 5pm, and final reductions at around 7.30pm. The least busy times at Asda are from 6am to 8am and 11pm to 12am on Mondays, and between 12am and 7am from Tuesday to Saturday.
M&S
M&S generally reduces prices on its products once in the morning and twice in the afternoon, at 9am and between 2pm and 4pm. The first wave of reductions happens around 9am, where some items may be reduced by 10%. The real reductions begin around 2pm, with products typically reduced by 30%. The final wave of reductions happens after 4pm, with products reduced between 70% and 90%. To avoid crowds, visit your nearest M&S branch between 1pm and 2pm on weekdays, 8am and 9am on Saturdays, and 6pm to 7pm on Saturdays.
Waitrose
Waitrose staff apply yellow stickers to products two hours before closing. The majority of Waitrose branches begin to reduce their products just after the lunchtime rush. For the best shot at reduced items at the best price, visit two hours before closing time when some stock, especially fresh food, is reduced by around 50%. The best time to avoid queues is between 8am and 9am from Monday to Saturday.
Conclusion
Now that you know the best times to visit different supermarkets for yellow sticker bargains, you can save even more money on your shopping. Remember to check with staff at your local branch for specific timings, as they may vary. Happy bargain hunting!
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