Be savvy when you shop online

These days a rising number of people are doing their shopping online, with many different people purchasing their groceries and household goods via the Internet. With so many shoppers trying to cope with various other commitments such as work and family getting the time to go to the supermarket and queue up can be very difficult. However, the Internet has given busy people an opportunity to get their shopping from the comfort of their own homes with the touch of a button and get it all conveniently delivered to the door.

There are a number of benefits available for those that do their grocery shop online. The first is that they can do their shop at any time of the day or night without even having to leave their home, providing total convenience. The second is that they can get their groceries delivered conveniently to the door at a time to suit. Finally, there is plenty of choice available online, so shoppers can quickly find what they want without having to wander around the supermarket scouring the shelves.

There are also some other very important benefit to doing grocery shopping online, and one of the most important is that potentially shoppers could make a fairly sizeable saving compared to going to the supermarket to make their purchases. There are a number of ways in which consumers may be able to save money when shopping online.

Firstly, those that shop online are less likely to be without a list or be shopping on an empty stomach, and both of these things can increase the likelihood of impulse shopping, which can really add to the final bill. Another thing to bear in mind is that there are often special offers for online customers, which can be taken advantage off to boost savings even further.

Whilst there is generally a delivery charge to have your shopping brought to the doorstep the time of day that delivery is arranged for can affect the price. Shoppers should therefore aim for off peak hours if possible so that the delivery charge is lower.

Finally, shoppers can use sites such as mysupermarket.com where it is possible to do your shopping online and then see which of the major supermarkets offers you the shop for the least amount of money, which means even greater savings for the shopper. The site also allows shoppers to switch branded items to cheaper one with the click of a button, making this a fast and easy way to make savings.

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Out of date food savings consumers money

With many households still reeling from the financial impact of the credit crunch and the recession in the UK many are still looking for ways to reduce their outgoings. Read more

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Consumers more satisfied with discount retailers than major supermarkets

Over the past couple of years discount supermarkets have become increasingly popular amongst consumers, and this is due to the financial problems that many households have faced, which has forced them to seek out ways in which they can save money on their monthly outgoings such as their shopping bills.

Many have started to use discount supermarkets in addition to or instead of the major supermarket giants, and a recent poll has shown that customers seem to be more satisfied with these discount stores compared to the supermarket giants.

A recent report has shown that when it comes to the affections of customers, discount stores such as Lidl and Aldi have rated higher than the big name supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Asda. The measure of customer satisfaction showed that the discount retailers managed to score an impressive 61 percent in terms of customer satisfaction. The big name supermarkets, on the other hand, did not do as well.

Asda and Tesco both scored less than 50 percent in the customer satisfaction polls, and the most popular of the supermarket chains, Sainsbury’s, only scored 58 percent which was still less than the discount supermarkets.

Waitrose fared better than the discount stores, scoring an impressive 79 percent when it came to customer satisfaction levels. The study was carried out by consumer campaign group Which? and involved looking at areas such as staff attitudes, prices, and choice.

A spokesperson for Which? stated: ‘The success of some budget supermarkets in our survey proves that savvy shoppers can make the most of their money without compromising on quality. UK shoppers want the whole package – great value for money, a wide range of quality products and a pleasant shopping environment. It’s not rocket science, but those supermarkets that consistently get it wrong should beware – shoppers will vote with their feet and take their business elsewhere.’

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Shopper panic buying due to weather

The past week has seen the weather in the UK take a nasty turn, and what started off as a cold snap is now being described as a big freeze, with roads and pavements across the UK covered in snow and ice, and conditions becoming increasingly dangerous for both pedestrians and drivers across the country. Read more

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Benefit from low cost home insurance cover from Sainsbury’s

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s recently announced changes to its credit cards that meant consumers would be able to enjoy longer interest free periods on purchases in addition to a low life of balance transfer interest rate, as well as other benefits.

The supermarket giant has now announced that it has some good news for homeowners that want to enjoy the peace of mind and security of having comprehensive home insurance cover in place without having to pay over the odds on this type of cover.

Sainsbury’s has announced a special deal that will be available for consumers that wish to purchase both buildings and contents insurance cover as a bundle package. These consumers will be able to get twelve months of cover for the cost of just nine months, saving them 25% on the cost of their premiums right away.

Furthermore, consumers that make the purchase online will be able to save a further 10% on the cost of their cover, which means that some consumers could save a whopping 35% on the cost of their cover for a year.

The offer is open to consumers that take out cover before the 27th November, and could attract many customers who are taking out cover for the first time or are due to renew their cover. As a special bonus consumers that take out this cover before 27th November will also enjoy being in with a chance to earn one million Nectar points. The cover includes protection against accidental damage, and customers are able to pay conveniently and easily by direct debit.

Officials from the company state that although insurance premiums on home and contents cover has risen recently, particularly after the flooding problems that hit the country in June, there are still affordable policies and deals available.

Tom Smith
9th October 2007

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Abbey launches credit card

Abbey has marked the launch of its new credit card with an eye-catching supermarket offer.

All customers will get five per cent cashback on the first £1,000 they spend in the stores while using the card.

Furthermore, every major supermarket has been signed up by the credit card provider as a participant in the scheme.

Abbey claims that, based on average spending figures, the offer will cover around five months of family shopping at supermarkets, assuming that the new credit card is used each time.

Roger Lovering, a managing director at Santander – the company which owns Abbey – said: “Our philosophy is all about offering real value for our customers. Supermarket cashback is the first example of that commitment.

“Once somebody becomes an Abbey credit card customer they can expect to see many more initiatives which offer similarly valuable benefits.”

The offer commences on September 3rd, and will apply until the end of January, 2008.

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