LIDL shoppers may have noticed a change to the discount supermarket’s loyalty scheme that can help them save cash.
If you use Lidl‘s loyalty app, you now have a better chance of finding deals personalised to you and your local store thanks to a clever change.
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Discounts listed on the app can now be split into products available at “all stores” and ones available at “your store”, aka your preferred Lidl location.
That means shoppers will have a better idea of what bargains they can get at their local store – especially the famous “middle aisle” products that might not be available in all stores.
The Lidl Plus app was launched in the UK in 2020 and has proved hugely popular.
It already offers personalised discount coupons, based on each customer’s shopping habits.
Non-personalised discounts are also available for all app users.
These are based on a weekly rotating list of products.
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.
More supermarkets appear to be moving towards personalised discounts for customers.
Last month, Tesco launched a trial offering customers tailored discounts based on their shopping habits.
Selected shoppers have been given the “Your Clubcard Prices” update, which sends offers to customers every Wednesday via Tesco‘s app.
The deals are valid for seven days but shoppers can buy any of the discounted products multiple times within this period.
Sainsbury’s is also offering personalised discounts for those with a Nectar card.
Customers can see their discounts on the Nectar app and access them in stores or online.
Plus, posh retailer M&S gives shoppers offers based on what they buy through its Sparks Card.
Shoppers can get money off coffees bought in M&S cafes, discounts when buying certain products and free sweets and snacks.
Co-op also has personalised offers through its rewards scheme – but customers have to pay £1 to sign up.
How to save money on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
