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Aldi is looking to give someone free shopping for a year with its new ‘superfan card’

'I'm your biggest fan, I'll follow you until you love me.'

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 2nd October 2024

Aldi has launched its first ever ‘superfan card’, and is looking to give one lucky person free shopping for a full year.

Did you know that, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average UK household now spends, on average, £4,124 on groceries annually? For many families, that figure could be even higher too unfortunately – but for one lucky Aldi shopper, they soon won’t have to part ways with a single penny for 12 whole months.

That’s because the budget supermarket retailer has just launched a new ‘superfan card’ for the first time ever, and wants to celebrate its most loyal customer by offering them a year’s-worth of groceries for free.

Only one shopper will be able to claim the exclusive new card.

Aldi has launched its first ever ‘superfan card’ / Credit: Simon Hadley (via Aldi UK)

While Aldi is the UK’s cheapest supermarket, which tends to mean customers spend less groceries overall, the wide selection of seasonal Specialbuys on offer in the fan-favourite ‘middle aisle’ can often mean they end up spending more, which is why Aldi’s Superfan Card will be worth £5,000 so the winner can bag the exciting extras as well as the essentials.

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Richard Thornton, who is the Communications Director at Aldi, is calling this a “once in a lifetime opportunity”, adding: “We know how passionate our customers are about Aldi, and we wanted to find a way to give something truly special back to Aldi’s biggest fan.

“We can’t wait to see the creativity and enthusiasm in the entries.”

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The new card will give one lucky person free shopping for a full year / Credit: Aldi UK

All bargain-lovers need to do to be in with the chance of winning the new card is explain to Aldi judges – who will carefully review all submissions – in no more than 250 words they are the company‘s biggest fan and deserve to win a year’s worth of free shopping.

You just need to be over 18, and to email your name, age, hometown, and your entry to [email protected], before the deadline on Halloween (31 October) at 11:59pm.

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The winner will be contacted by 30 November 2024.

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Jellycat launches new Manchester store, with exclusive characters

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Jellycat launches new Manchester store, with exclusive characters

Jellycat has launched a shiny new store, this time in Manchester city centre – and they brought exclusive new characters with them.

The beloved soft toy brand has unveiled its newest location within Selfridges on Exchange Square, filled with all the adorable plushie animals and objects you already know and love, plus some new friends that are exclusive to Manchester.

Making their debut in our city are Salty Steve and Vinny Vinegar, two adorable smiling condiment bottles, plus Clemont Lemon, a sunny yellow soft toy, and Charlie Chip in his flat cap.

As part of the iconic Fish & Chips range, Mancs will also be able to take home Lily Fish, Cosy Chips, and Dot and Peggy Mushy Peas.

The Jellycat Fish & Chips van became a social media sensation after launching in London.

And the arrival of Jellycat General Store at The Trafford Centre in Manchester last year was a similarly exciting addition to the city.

Inside the adorable space are larger-than-life oversized Jellycat favourites including Amuseables Cosy Chips, and Chip Seagull, perfect for a photo opportunity.

Jellycat launches new Manchester store, with exclusive characters - Vinny Vinegar
Vinny Vinegar
Jellycat launches new Manchester store, with exclusive characters - Clemont Lemon
Clemont Lemon
Jellycat launches new Manchester store, with exclusive characters - Charlie Chip
Charlie Chip
Jellycat launches new Manchester store, with exclusive characters - Lily Fish
Lily Fish
Jellycat launches new Manchester store, with exclusive characters
Inside the new Jellycat store
Jellycat launches new Manchester store, with exclusive characters
Eggetha Egg & Lance Soldier

Jane Sharrocks, Store Director at Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square said: “We’re thrilled to welcome the Jellycat General Store to Selfridges Exchange Square.

“We know our customers are huge Jellycat fans so we can’t wait to bring this iconic destination to our store.

“This launch means that our customers can purchase the characters from the exclusive Fish & Chips collection for the first time outside of Selfridges London which is so exciting.

“With so many Jellycat favourites, it’s going to be hard to choose which ones to take home!”

The new Jellycat store is open today – Monday 17 February – at Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square.

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Featured image: The Manc Group

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Cult beauty retailer Sephora announces second Manchester store

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Sephora has announced a second store in the Manchester Arndale. Credit; Supplied

Lovers of make-up, skincare, haircare and all things beauty, rejoice – Sephora has just announced details of a SECOND Manchester store.

Set to open this summer, the new Sephora will open at Manchester Arndale, hot off the heels of last year’s Northern debut at the Trafford Centre.

Sephora’s arrival in Manchester last year triggered huge queues of shoppers eager to browse the retailer’s collection of exclusive, viral and classic beauty products.

This will be the 10th UK store for the brand, with more to come in Sheffield and Liverpool in 2025.

Inside Sephora, shoppers are able to browse in-person for brands that are often hard to come by in the UK, including exclusive-to-Sephora brands like Makeup by Mario, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, and Topicals, plus Glossier and Selena Gomez’s Rare beauty.

The store is also famed for its huge selection of ‘minis’, allowing beauty enthusiasts to try out the hottest products on the market for less.

Sephora has announced a second store in the Manchester Arndale. Credit: The Manc Group
Sephora has announced a second store in the Manchester Arndale. Credit: The Manc Group
Sephora has announced a second store in the Manchester Arndale. Credit: The Manc Group
Sephora has announced a second store in the Manchester Arndale. Credit: The Manc Group

There’ll be a Beauty Hub in store, offering full glam, facials, hair styling, and brows by Benefit Cosmetics.

Sarah Boyd, Managing Director, Sephora UK, said: “Manchester showed us phenomenal support when we opened our first store in the region, which blew away all our expectations.

“We are thrilled bringing a second beauty playground to our customers in this vibrant and culturally rich city, allowing us to reach even more shoppers with a city centre location at Arndale.

“We already know there is strong appetite from beauty enthusiasts in Manchester as we saw over 2000 eager customers queue on our opening day last year, and we look forward to recreating the same energy
at Arndale and to continue providing an unparalleled beauty experience like no other.”

Read more: Five Manchester bars have just been named in the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars

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