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Inside the UK’s biggest JYSK store in Bolton with two floors of affordable Scandi homeware

JYSK's Bolton store has reopened its doors after an XL refurb.

The Manc The Manc - 21st August 2023

If you’re not on the JYSK hype yet, then what are you doing with your life?

The Danish homeware brand sells loads of beautiful bits for your home, with prices that would even have IKEA in a cold sweat – and now, it’s just opened its biggest UK store yet right here in Greater Manchester, with massive discounts during its opening week.

JYSK, pronounced ‘yoosk’ – which is fun – has just opened the doors to its first XL store in Bolton, after fully-refurbishing the existing shop.

Tucked away on Bolton Gate Retail Park (where there’s also a really good Dunelm and a Hobbycraft), the new-look massive JYSK is made up of two floors of affordable Scandi furniture – some of which is normally only available online.

It’s also got even more room for home inspiration and displays, more stock, and a same-day click-and-collect service too.

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The JYSK store in Bolton after its XL refurb / Credit: The Manc Group

The new Bolton XL JYSK spans a massive 1,201 sq metres, and offers up to 70% off hundreds of products throughout its opening week.

The brand has Scandinavian roots (we honestly associate Scandinavia with nothing but nice furniture, meatballs, and Greta Thunberg at this point), and sells everything from bedroom furniture to garden bits to decorative items.

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JYSK says its new Bolton store is its “most exciting UK store launch to date”.

“It is our first XL store, and it has been designed to improve customer shopping experiences,” explained Ciaron Hearns, who is the Sales and Marketing Manager at JYSK UK & Ireland.

The JYSK store in Bolton after its XL refurb / Credit: The Manc Group

“Our Bolton customers will have seen the transformation of the Bolton store over the last three months, and we’re delighted to unveil all the hard work from the JYSK teams. 

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“Dedicated customers will see that the XL concept differs from our usual store format, now featuring more space and inspiration, as well as a wider product assortment, increased stock, and more creative and stylish displays.

“Not only this, but we’re pleased to include furniture and accessories from our assortment that are normally only exclusively available online.”

The JYSK store in Bolton after its XL refurb / Credit: The Manc Group

JYSK says it’s committed to bringing our customers “the best shopping experience possible”.

“As with all JYSK UK stores, customers in Bolton will be able to enjoy our brilliant same-day click and collect service, AnyVan local next day delivery service, and exclusive in-store lines,” Ciaron continued.

“We are so looking forward to you there.”

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JYSK XL on Bolton Gate Retail Park is now open seven days a week.

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Tesco is trialling giving away expired food to shoppers for FREE at the end of the day

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Tesco has begun trialling giving away food that’s close to expiring away to shoppers for free at the end of the day.

You’ve heard of reduced-price food, but now Tesco is taking things one step further.

Food waste continues to be a growing problem, with the latest Government statistics revealing that the UK throws away approximately 9.52 million tonnes of food every year, which is why Tesco has decided to begin a trail at selected Express stores nationwide where it gives away some already-discounted ‘yellow sticker’ items for free after 9:30pm, reports The Telegraph.

Tesco is one of the UK’s major supermarket chains with a partnership to send surplus food to food poverty charities and foodbanks.

Although the chain is already donating its expired food, bosses say they are taking this next step to try to meet its goal to halve food waste by the end of this year.

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Tesco is trialling giving away expired food for free to shoppers at the end of the day / Credit: The Manc Group

During this new trial – which is currently underway at selected stores across the UK – the company said the expiring food would be offered to charities and shop workers first, before customers could take it home for free.

Usually the items would be marketed at a cut-off of a 90% reduction, but under the new system – which is the first of its kind in the UK – food will be free of charge.

“We are constantly looking for innovative new ways to reduce food waste,” a Tesco spokesperson commented on the trail.

“In all our stores we offer unsold surplus food to charities and community groups, donating millions of meals each month.

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“This trial, in a small number of our Express stores, will allow customers to take any remaining yellow stickered items for free at the end of the day, after they have first been offered to charities and colleagues.”

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You’ll soon be able to get your own at-home Reformer Pilates machine from Aldi’s middle aisle

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The legendary Aldi middle aisle strikes again.

There’s no denying that Pilates is one of the most popular workouts of the moment, especially the Reformer discipline, which is even being hailed as the ultimate workout for 2025, with social media currently flooded with influencers taking up the practice and new Reformer Pilates studios popping up left, right, and centre across Greater Manchester and the UK.

If you’re unfamiliar with what Reformer Pilates is, it’s a low-impact form of Pilates exercise performed on a specialised Reformer machine – which adds resistance to exercises, making it suitable for various different fitness levels – and it focuses on strength, flexibility, core stability, and overall body awareness.

But while popular, there’s also no denying that it’s expensive.

Aldi is launching a collection of Pilates products in the middle aisle next weekend / Credit: Aldi

Though many people see their choice of workout as something they prioritise and budget for, for others, the price of regular Reformer Pilates classes are not financially feasible.

Which is why the news that you’ll soon be able to pop down to your local Aldi store, head to the middle aisle, and pick up your own Reformer Pilates machine to take home with you that very same day, is music to our ears.

In a UK supermarket first, Aldi is bringing Reformer Pilates to the middle aisle, and it’s perfect for those looking to elevate their fitness routines in a long-term affordable way, as it offers professional-grade workouts without leaving the house.

Featuring adaptable resistance levels with five resistance bands, adjustable height settings, smooth gliding functionality, transport wheels for easy movement, and foldable storage capabilities, Aldi says its versatile Reformer Pilates Machine ‘caters to all fitness levels’, making it a must-have addition to any home gym or exercise space.

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Outside an Aldi store / Credit: Aldi Corporate

It even comes complete with an introductory exercise chart too, so whether you’re looking to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, or tone muscles, the machine is designed to help anyone achieve their fitness goals.

The viral Reformer Pilates Machine has already taken the internet by storm when it launched in Australia last year, with Brits begging the budget supermarket to bring it across the pond, and now it’s finally set to launch in UK Aldi stores nationwide on Sunday 25 May.

The Reformer Pilates Machine will set you back £149, which we know isn’t cheap, let’s say, but it’s certainly cheaper in the long run if you’re an avid Pilates practicer.

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Shoppers better limber up though, as is the case with all Aldi Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone, so if you’re keen to get your hands on a machine, you’ll need to act fast.

Head down to your local Aldi on Sunday 25 May and get checking that middle aisle.

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