Latest Deals Podcast

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Welcome to the Latest Deals Podcast! Join us as we explore the world of UK shopping, uncovering the latest supermarket news, exciting product launches, and essential money-saving tips. From loyalty sc... more

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November 02, 2024 03.11.24 Lidl's Christmas Toy Bank: Spreading Holiday Cheer & Community Support
This episode explores the latest supermarket news and festive campaigns, examining how retailers are navigating the holiday season and supporting their communities:
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Aldi: We analyze a recent consumer report that ranks Aldi as the cheapest supermarket in October, beating out competitors like Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and Waitrose. We’ll break down the price differences and discuss what this means for shoppers looking to save money on their groceries. We also discuss a personal story about an affordable peppermint tea from Aldi that helped one individual find relief from persistent bloating.
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Tesco: We compare Tesco's prices to Aldi's, highlighting the potential savings shoppers could make by switching supermarkets, even when factoring in the benefits of a Tesco Clubcard. We’ll examine how Tesco's prices have changed compared to previous months and discuss what the retailer is doing to remain competitive.
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Sainsbury's: We take a look at Sainsbury's Christmas advert for 2024, which features the beloved Roald Dahl character, the BFG. We discuss Sainsbury’s partnership with Comic Relief to deliver over five million meals to families facing food poverty. We also analyze the ad's marketing strategy, its potential impact on viewers, and the message it sends about the importance of good food for everyone.
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Lidl: We explore Lidl's Christmas charity campaign, which includes a £125,000 donation in grants to support festive events for local communities. We discuss the return of Lidl's Christmas Toy Bank, aiming to collect and distribute over 100,000 toys to children in need. We’ll discuss Lidl’s partnership with Neighbourly, a platform connecting businesses with local causes, to facilitate their charitable giving.
Join us as we discuss the evolving landscape of the supermarket industry and the heartwarming initiatives making a difference this holiday season.
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November 02, 2024 02.11.24 The Return of Aldimania: Festive Finds and Holiday Hype
This episode compares prices and products at different shops to help you find the best deals.
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Aldi: We analyze Aldi's reign as the cheapest supermarket, putting it head-to-head with Lidl in a basket comparison. Discover which products offer the biggest savings and explore the surprising price drops from last year.
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Lidl: How does Lidl measure up against Aldi? We break down the price differences between these budget giants, uncovering where Lidl shines and how its Lidl Plus program can add extra value.
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Tesco: We examine whether a Tesco Clubcard truly saves you money. Using data from a 62-item basket comparison, find out how Tesco’s prices with and without a Clubcard stack up against the competition, specifically Aldi.
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Oodie: Beyond its famous hooded blankets, Oodie is now venturing into footwear. We review the brand's new Black Puffer Boots, highlighting their comfort, practicality, and stylish design.
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Primark: Primark is known for its affordable dupes of designer items. We compare a pair of Primark earmuffs to a nearly identical UGG version, emphasizing the significant price difference.
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UGG: UGG earmuffs are a popular winter accessory. We look at their features, including genuine sheepskin and embroidered logos, and compare their price to Primark's budget-friendly option.
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Nivea: Amazon is offering a 50% discount on the Nivea beauty advent calendar. We unwrap the contents of this festive calendar, revealing the 24 skincare and beauty treats inside, and compare its price at other retailers like Ocado and Argos.

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November 01, 2024 01.11.24 Christmas Dinner with a Twist: BFG-Inspired Recipes
This podcast explores the latest news and trends from various retailers. Tune in for insightful discussions and helpful tips on everything from grocery shopping to finding the perfect tech gadgets.
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Tesco: Learn about the Nemo potato, a new roasting variety developed by Branston that is said to cut cooking time by 25 percent. This potato is available at Tesco throughout the winter and is ideal for making crispy roast potatoes, whether cooked traditionally or in an air fryer.
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Lidl: Discover Lidl's massive Christmas charity campaign. This year, they're donating £125,000 in grants to help charity partners host festive events and provide food parcels. Plus, the popular Lidl Christmas Toy Bank is back, aiming to donate over 100,000 toys to children in need.
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Sainsbury’s: Get a glimpse of Sainsbury’s heartwarming Christmas advert for 2024. The ad features the beloved Roald Dahl character, the BFG, and real-life Sainsbury's worker, Sophie, on a quest to find the most delicious Christmas food. The advert also highlights Sainsbury’s partnership with Comic Relief to provide over five million meals to families experiencing food poverty during the holiday season.
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October 31, 2024 31.10.24 Supermarket Savings: Discussing where to get the best deals
This podcast episode explores how to save money by shopping at different stores, what to buy at those stores, and the health benefits of some of those products.
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Aldi: Aldi is selling Celebrations chocolate tubs for £3.89, which is 35 percent cheaper than Tesco and Asda. The store is also bringing back its popular Viennetta ice-cream cake dupe for Christmas, called "the Entertainer". In addition, Aldi is selling lobster tails with garlic butter glaze for $34.99.
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Tesco: Tesco is selling Celebrations tubs for £6.00.
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Asda: Asda is also selling Celebrations tubs for £6.00.
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Sainsbury’s: Sainsbury's is selling Celebrations tubs for £6.00.
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Morrisons: Morrisons is selling Celebrations tubs for £6.00.
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Virtual College by Netex: Savneesh Bhogal, a healthcare expert at Virtual College by Netex, recommends taking paracetamol for norovirus symptoms instead of ibuprofen, because ibuprofen should not be taken on an empty stomach.
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Genius Foods: Lauren Harber, who has Celiac disease, works on the marketing team at Genius Foods.
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Jane’s Patisserie: Jane's Patisserie has a recipe for ghost brownies.
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October 30, 2024 30.10.24 Loyalty Schemes: A Bargain for Some, A Barrier for Others
This week we explore the changing landscape of the UK retail scene, covering everything from supermarkets to DIY chains.
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Sainsbury's is expanding its footprint by taking over a number of Homebase locations. We'll discuss Sainsbury's growth strategy and what it means for shoppers. Sainsbury's also issued an urgent product recall for a cereal bar due to undeclared almonds.
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Homebase is shrinking, with at least 11 stores being converted to Sainsbury's. We'll look at the reasons behind Homebase's struggles and the potential impact on its workforce.
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Lidl is continuing its rapid expansion, with plans to open 10 new stores before the end of the year. We'll discuss Lidl's success and its ambition to become an even bigger player in the UK grocery market. Which? found that Lidl was the second cheapest supermarket in September.
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Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons, and Sainsbury's have all been criticized for their loyalty schemes. Which? argues that the schemes' age restrictions exclude certain vulnerable groups from accessing lower prices. We'll debate the pros and cons of loyalty schemes and whether they are fair to all consumers.
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Iceland has issued an urgent product recall for three ready meals due to undeclared peanuts.
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Tesco, Waitrose, and Ocado also sell a Perkier Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Bar that has been recalled because of undeclared almonds.
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Boots has a loyalty scheme open to those over 13.
Tune in for a lively discussion about the latest retail news and trends!
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October 29, 2024 29.10.24 Retailers Race to the Finish Line: New Stores and Big Deals Before Christmas
This week's episode covers a range of topics from tempting treats and new tech to home and garden tips for the fall season.
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Aldi - Aldi has discounted its limited edition Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Ballycastle but shoppers are demanding the return of other flavors like Madagascan Vanilla and Red Velvet. One shopper expressed concern that adding peanut butter to products isolates people with peanut allergies.
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Sainsbury’s - Jollyes, a pet retailer, hired Matt Johnston, its new chief technology officer, away from Sainsbury’s where Johnston was head of data science.
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Card Factory - Jollyes also hired Adam Dury, the chief commercial officer from Card Factory, to be its first chief operating officer.
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Hobbycraft - Katherine Paterson, Hobbycraft's customer director, will be joining Jollyes in the newly created role of chief marketing officer.
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Tesco - Jollyes hired two executives away from Tesco: Adam Dury who previously worked in commercial roles and Anne Galloway, who spent over 20 years at Tesco in buying and merchandising roles.
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Marks and Spencer - The Twill Single Breasted Relaxed Coat, a popular forest green coat from Marks and Spencer, is back in stock in all sizes after selling out. Customers are raving about its stylish design and affordable price.
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New Look - New Look's Tailored Single Button Coat offers a similar style to the M&S coat and is available in three colors.
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Debenhams - Debenhams also offers an alternative coat, the Double Breasted Maxi Coat.

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October 28, 2024 28.10.24 Lidl's Plant-Based Boom: Supermarket Showdown and Sustainable Choices
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Episode Title: Supermarket Showdown: Lidl's Plant-Based Boom and Aldi's Halloween Wine
Episode Description: This week, we explore the latest news in the supermarket world, focusing on two major players: Lidl and Aldi.
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Lidl: The German discount supermarket is tripling its plant-based offerings, aiming to make vegan and vegetarian options more affordable and accessible. We'll discuss Lidl's new Vemondo Plant! range, featuring burgers, sausages, mince, nuggets, and more. We'll also examine Lidl's commitment to sustainable proteins, including their goal to achieve 25% of total protein sales from plant-based sources by 2030. Plus, we'll cover their recent expansion plans, with 10 new stores opening before Christmas.
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Aldi: Get ready for a spooky sip! Aldi is embracing Halloween with a limited-edition glow-in-the-dark bottle of Reprobates Ghouliburra Red wine. We'll toast to this fun and festive offering, perfect for Halloween parties.
Tune in for a lively discussion about the evolving supermarket landscape, where affordability, sustainability, and seasonal celebrations collide!
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October 27, 2024 27.10.24 Easy Baking Recipes for Delicious Treats
This week, we're talking about food and drink, with a look at some supermarket comparisons! We'll start with a review of Aldi's award-winning Haysmith’s flavored gin line, which recently added a new Roasted Pineapple flavor. We’ll also compare an organic cava from Aldi with a blueprint cava brut from Waitrose to see if the higher price tag at Waitrose means better quality.
We'll then move on to some restaurant recommendations, including a review of the new Sunday roast menu at Boxcar Bar & Grill, where the roast potatoes are cooked in beef fat for extra crispiness!

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October 26, 2024 26.10.24 Skincare on a Budget: Dupes vs. Luxury Products
This episode features discussions about different shops and products.
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Aldi: A comparison of Aldi's Lacura color-correcting treatment and the high-end Dr. Jart version. The discussion will cover whether the Aldi dupe lives up to the hype and if it's a worthwhile alternative to the more expensive product. Additionally, there is a discussion of three Aldi ready meals that have been recalled due to undeclared peanut ingredients: TGI Cajun Chicken Pasta with Chorizo, Slimming World Pasta Bolognese, and MyProtein Singapore Noodles.
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Waitrose: A blind taste test comparing a Waitrose cava to a similar offering from Aldi. This segment explores whether the pricier Waitrose cava is worth the extra cost. Additionally, there is a discussion of a Perkier Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Bar being recalled from Waitrose due to undeclared almonds.
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Iceland: This section covers the recall of three Iceland ready meals: TGI Cajun Chicken Pasta with Chorizo, Slimming World Pasta Bolognese, and MyProtein Singapore Noodles. The discussion will center on the reasons for the recall, the potential health risks, and advice for consumers who have purchased these products.
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Sainsbury's: The focus here is on the recall of the Perkier Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Bar due to undeclared almonds. The segment will cover the allergy concerns and the steps consumers should take if they have purchased the product.
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Tesco: This segment focuses on the recall of the Perkier Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Bar due to undeclared almonds. The discussion will cover the allergy concerns and steps consumers should take if they have purchased the product.
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22min
October 25, 2024 25.10.24 From Big Brands to Bottom Shelf: A Money Saving Experiment:
Are you tired of sky-high grocery bills? Do you dream of luxurious bath products without the luxury price tag? This episode is your guide to beating inflation and finding incredible dupes, all while staying on budget!
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Asda: We explore how one shopper used Martin Lewis' "Downshift Challenge" to save a significant amount of money on her Asda shop by swapping big brands for Asda's own-brand products and the Just Essentials range. Discover the surprising price differences between branded and non-branded items and get inspired to try the challenge yourself! We also take a look at Asda's adorable (and quickly selling out!) Paddington Bear pyjamas that have shoppers rushing to stores.
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Aldi: Aldi is known for its incredible deals, but this episode uncovers some real gems! We discuss Aldi's new Roasted Pineapple Gin, a must-try for those looking to embrace the latest TikTok trends. Get ready to be wowed by Aldi's affordable bath and shower gels that smell just like high-end brands Philosophy and Lush. And if you're in Australia, hear how Aldi's Just Divine Milk Chocolate Biscuits are satisfying Tim Tam cravings at a fraction of the cost.
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Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's: We examine the rise of loyalty pricing schemes in major supermarkets and raise important questions about their fairness. Find out how age limits on loyalty cards could be impacting young people, the homeless, and other vulnerable groups.
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Boots: Boots Advantage Card is a popular loyalty scheme, and this episode touches on its accessibility for shoppers as young as 13.
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M&S: If you're a Paddington Bear fan, we mention M&S Collection's Paddington Bear pyjama set as a great option for young ones. We also take a look at M&S's Zebra & Cheetah pyjama set for adults who love a fun print.
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Matalan: Matalan also offers a Paddington Bear-themed onesie for children.
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FAQs about Latest Deals Podcast:

How many episodes does Latest Deals Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 189 episodes available.