God. Remember when you could actually buy F&F clothes online without jumping through hoops? Well, grab your Clubcard and prepare for some good news—Tesco has FINALLY brought their clothing line back to the digital world after what feels like forever.
I've been waiting for this moment since 2018. Literally spent hours last summer trying to find that cute floral dress my sister-in-law was wearing, only to discover I'd have to physically drag myself to a Tesco Extra during a heatwave. Not ideal when your car's air conditioning decided to give up the ghost that same week.
The Long, Weird Journey of F&F Online
Let's rewind a bit. F&F first appeared online way back in 2009 (when I was still using a Blackberry and thought skinny jeans would never go out of style). Then Tesco shuffled it over to their Direct platform in 2016 before completely pulling the plug in 2018.
For a while, Next was our savior, stocking F&F items until this January when they suddenly stopped. My friend Jess texted me that day: "Did you see? Next dropped F&F! Where am I supposed to get affordable work clothes now???"
The drought is over.
So How Does This Actually Work?
Starting today, you can shop the entire collection—women's, men's, kids', plus footwear and accessories—directly through Tesco.com or their Grocery and Clubcard app. I've already downloaded teh app and spent my lunch break scrolling through summer dresses I definitely don't need but will probably buy anyway.
There are some catches, though. Home delivery costs £3.99 across the board, or £5.50 if you're impatient like me and want Express delivery. Returns are free if you take them back to larger Tesco stores within 30 days, but they'll sting you with a £2.50 charge if you want a courier collection.
Wait, is Tesco OK financially?
Interesting timing for this launch, considering Tesco just warned investors that profits will likely drop next year. They're expecting between £2.7billion and £3billion for 2025, down from the £3.1billion they just reported. My husband (who pretends to understand the stock market) says they're bracing for a supermarket price war.
Makes you wonder if bringing back F&F online is part of their strategy to boost those numbers... I spent £47 at F&F last month on a whim while buying milk, so they might be onto something.
Tesco's Throwing Everything at the Wall
This isn't the only change happening at Britain's biggest supermarket. They've recently launched Tesco Marketplace where third-party vendors can sell through their platform. Feels a bit Amazon-y to me, but I'm not complaining if it means more shopping options.
And for parents desperately seeking last-minute birthday presents (been there), Tesco has partnered with The Entertainer to add toy concessions in over 2,000 Express stores. Prices range from £1.50 to £7—which saved my bacon last week when I completely forgot my nephew's birthday until the morning of.
The Creepy-But-Useful Clubcard Update
They're also testing something called "Your Clubcard Prices" which basically means they'll offer you personalized discounts based on what you usually buy. Consumer expert Martyn James pointed out it's a double-edged sword—great for saving on regular purchases, but potentially problematic if they're just encouraging you to buy more junk food.
My sister works at Tesco and says they can literally see everything you've ever bought with your Clubcard. Everything. Remember that time you bought three bottles of wine and a family-size chocolate bar at 9pm on a Tuesday? They do.
But hey, if it means cheaper clothes and groceries during this cost-of-living nightmare, I'll take whatever discounts I can get. Now excuse me while I go fill my virtual basket with F&F items I've been eyeing in-store for months...
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