I’m an ex-Lidl worker – I know the exact time of day to shop to get yellow sticker bargains with up to 60% off
AN ex-Lidl worker has revealed the exact time to pop down to the shop to bag yellow sticker bargains.
Lidl shoppers could get up to 60% off full price items with a little-known hack.
In a new Netflix documentary 24 hours in Lidl, the ex assistant manager has lifted the lid on how to get best value for your money at the supermarket.
Roo Dhissou said that there is a specific window of time during the day when you can snap up the best prices.
According to the former worker, you need to race to Lidl between 4-5pm as that’s when the markdowns begin to happen.
She said: “They have set points in the day where you do a check and a refill with whatever has been left out.
“You’ll actually see them [the items] being marked [down], so you’ll be able to get them before they go back out onto the shelves.
“They’re not marked down on the day like other supermarkets, they’re marked down two days before, generally.”
Catherine Shuttleworth, a marketing consultant for the supermarket, added that the prices will be slashed by 30 per cent at first, and by a whopping 60 per cent the next day.
Lidl shoppers can also receive a “finder’s fee” if they suggest a site in a “prominent location” and “strong pedestrian flow” to open up a new store in.
In the event of a leasehold, the retail giant may pay you 10% of the first year’s rent or 1.5% of the entire freehold purchase price.
Richard Taylor, Lidl GB Chief Development Officer, said of the plan: “As we celebrate our 30th year, our commitment to ensuring that all households across the country have access to high quality produce at affordable prices is stronger than ever.
“We’re planning to open hundreds of new Lidl stores but ultimately see no ceiling on our ambition or growth potential. This is why we’re continuing to invest in new locations whilst exploring innovative routes to expansion.
“As we look ahead, we’re excited to welcome even more new shoppers to our existing stores, as well as those we’re planning to open across the country in the coming months and years.”
The documentary is available to stream on Nertflix now.
It comes as Lidl made a major change to its loyalty scheme last month – offering shoppers extra discounts and free products.
The major discounter, which operates more than 960 UK stores, has launched “Lidl Plus Offers” in a boost for shoppers’ pockets.
The feature allows loyalty scheme customers to access additional discounts when scanning their phones at the tills.
The latest addition to the app is different to Lidl’s “coupons” which are personalised offers which have to be activated and then redeemed at the till.
The supermarket giant has also launched a new range of clothes in time for festival season and is looking for people to model them.
Its streetwear and accessories have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years after releasing a range in 2021.
Now the supermarket is looking for ‘Merch Muses’ who will wear all the new swag to the hottest festivals this summer.
Lidle said they will be “the nation’s trendiest partygoers” and will have to don “everything from statement bucket hats” to “boldly coloured wellies”.
The winners will also get two VIP tickets for Tramlines, Boardmasters and Victorious festivals and win £2,500 spending money.
Meanwhile, bargain-hunting Lidl shoppers are ”over the moon” after spotting purse-friendly toys selling for £1 – and they come with batteries too.
Whilst checking out the latest cut-price bargains to land in store, don’t forget to look out for Lidl’s cheap England football kits.
Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts
IF you’ve ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you’ll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff.
Aldi’s speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals.
It’s all part of Aldi’s plan to be as efficient as possible – and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers.
Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process.
It also uses “shelf-ready” packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.