05.01.25 Tesco Price Hikes and Aldi's New Booze-Free Cocktails

This podcast episode covers the following: ● Marks and Spencer: In this segment, we talk about how an M&S Too Good to Go bag surprised a customer with its value and contents. The bag, priced at £5, included a variety of items like sandwiches, salads, and ready-to-eat meals, totaling an estimated value of £65 at full price. The episode also discusses a sale on a goose feather and down mattress topper that is popular with shoppers. ● Morrisons: This part of the episode explores two new initiatives from Morrisons: an online pharmacy prescription service and a price-matching scheme. The online pharmacy, in partnership with Phlo, allows customers in England to access private medication for a range of conditions without a GP appointment. Morrisons has also expanded its Aldi and Lidl Price Match campaign to cover over 500 products, helping customers save money on essentials. ● Dunelm: This segment highlights the Belle Reversible Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set from Dunelm. The bedding was spotted in the finale episode of the TV show Gavin & Stacey and has since become a popular item. ● Aldi: This section discusses the launch of Aldi's new 0% cocktail cans in two flavors: Pink Berries Lemonade and London Dry and Tonic. These new additions, priced at 79p, are part of Aldi's expanding range of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages. ● Tesco: This segment covers a recent price increase in Tesco's meal deals, which has sparked debate among customers. The price of two Tesco's Finest ready meals has increased from £7.50 to £8 for Clubcard members, affecting popular choices like cottage pie and spaghetti bolognese. There was also a previous price increase on the lunchtime meal deal, from £3.40 to £3.60 for Clubcard members.