The exact date Aldi and Lidl launch their Easter ‘veg shop wars’, where shoppers can save 89% off the normal prices
WITH Easter right around the corner, millions of households are already planning trips to the nearest supermarket to stock up on all the essentials.
Retailers often cut the price of vegetables around Christmas or Easter period to draw in thrifty shoppers.
And this year is no different, as two of the biggest discount stores – Aldi and Lidl – are also offering epic bargains in the veggie aisle.
But when do the ”veg shop wars” start? And when is the exact date you can expect to find carrots and parsnips going for as little as 15p?
According to money-smart Facebook users on the popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, it’s next week – April 15.
The mega supermarket Aldi will be offering its “Super Six” veggies with up to 89% off.
Easter Super Six includes all the Easter favourite vegetables shoppers need which will be available in stores from April 15 to 19 and until April 20 in Scotland.
Bargain hunters will be able to get their hands on two kilos of potatoes for just 15p.
One kilo bags of carrots, broccoli, 100g spring onions and loose garlic will also be 15p over the four-day window.
Cash-savvy shoppers can also pick up fresh cucumbers for just 59p each.
Rival Lidl is also set to cut prices on a host of veggies next week, and popular staple items such as carrots, spuds and green beans.
The deal will include:
- Carrots (1kg) – 15p
- White potatoes (2 kg) – 15p
- Green beans (220g) – 15p
- Swede (per item) – 15p
- Parsnips (500g) – 15p
- Spring onions (per bunch) – 15p.
This means you do not need to worry about your vegetables going off before the big day.
Richard Bourns, Chief Commercial Officer, commented: “We believe that everyone should have access to fresh, high-quality food and Easter is no exception.
“Easter can be an expensive time for many families up and down the country, and Lidl customers can rest assured that we will always offer unbeatable value.”
Sainsbury’s is now the latest contender in this bargain price battle, confirming it will be offering Easter dinner essentials for 15p from April 16th as well as 50% off selected Easter mains, which starts now.
Why do retailers close on Easter Sunday?
A legal mandate in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland dictates that all store locations over 280 square metres are required to close on Easter Sunday.
The Sunday Trading Act 1994 restricts the opening hours of larger stores on Sundays.
Smaller shops, under 280 square metres, are not subject to this law but many still choose to close to give their staff a break.
These rules also apply to locations on Christmas Day.
Scotland does not have specific restrictions on operating hours for these days.
From Wednesday 16 April to Sunday 20 April, shoppers can snap up a range of Sainsbury’s veggies for just 15p.
The 15p essentials include White Potatoes (2kg), British Parsnips (500g), British Swedes and British Carrots.
There is one caveat.
The deal is only available to Nectar card holders so shoppers will need to make sure they have a Nectar card in order to cash in on this bargain.
For those who aren’t already Nectar card holders, you can register for free by downloading the app on your smartphone.