Lidl is launching its first ever series of ‘mystery boxes’ that are each filled full of weird and wonderful middle aisle items.
Every frequent Lidl and Aldi shopper knows that the supermarkets’ legendary middle aisles are the places to make for if you want to get your hands on a wide range of unexpected bargains – with everything from coffee machines and ukuleles, to goggles, crochet kits, massage guns, and more having popped up there over the years.
But how do you fancy getting a taste of the ‘Middle of Lidl’ at its finest for just £20? Even better yet if you’re helping charity along the way?
Well now you can, as Lidl is launching its very-own Mystery Boxes that are worth more than £100 each, but for the bargain price of just £20 per box.
Just 1,000 limited-edition boxes will be up for grabs nationwide.
Lidl is launching bargain ‘mystery boxes’ full of middle aisle items worth over £100/ Credit: Supplied
With the concept of ‘mystery boxes’ recently bursting on to the scene and gaining popularity, with brands such as Nike and Candy Kittens notably jumping on the trend, Lidl says the launch of the Lidl Mystery Box is a “celebration” of the beloved cult-classic ‘Middle of Lidl’ and all its unpredictable product offerings.
The question is though, what will you get inside the box? In true ‘Middle of Lidl’ fashion, each box presents different surprises, so shoppers could receive a Silvercrest Slushie Maker in one, or get DIY savvy with some Parkside Spanners, and even learn a few chords with a Clifton Ukulele in another.
For 50 lucky dippers, a shiny ‘Bonus Item Coupon’ will be hidden inside their box too, which unlocks a bigger item worth up to a whopping £199.
Only 1,000 limited-edition boxes will be up for grabs / Credit: Lidl GB
Everything from a Grillmeister 2-Burner Gas Barbeque, and a Tower Air Fryer 5 in 1 Smokeless Grill, to a Livarno Garden Furniture Set, or even an Inflatable All-Round Stand-Up Paddle Board are in the mix, so keep your fingers crossed you’re one of the lucky ones.
And if all of that wasn’t good enough as it is, all the proceeds from the sales of the 1,000 Lidl Mystery Boxes will be donated to the NSPCC.
Keen to get one then? The 1,000 Lidl Mystery Boxes will be on sale from 10am this Thursday (15 August), while stocks last.
New Haribo shop to open in Trafford Centre with pick n mix station featuring over 40 varieties of sweets
Emily Sergeant
HARIBO UK has announced plans to open an exciting new store here in Greater Manchester.
The store – which will be the confectionery giant’s thirteenth location in the UK – is set to be celebration of HARIBO’s ‘spirit of childlike happiness’ once it opens its doors over at the Trafford Centre, and Manchester fans will soon be able to shop a delicious selection of all Haribo treats.
There’ll be everything from familiar favourites like Starmix and Tangfastics, to exciting new products such as Nostalgix and Alienauts.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy international varieties of Haribo too, all without having to venture to another country – whether it be Haribo Favoritos and Watermelon from Spain, Haribo Dragibus and Tagada from France, or Haribo liquorice Schnecken from Germany.
A new Haribo shop is set to open in Trafford Centre / Credit: Dan Cristian Padure | Jacqueline Brandwayn (via Unsplash)
To bring back the old-fashioned pleasure of being in a sweet shop, there’ll even be a ‘Pick Your Mix’ station, featuring more than 40 varieties of HARIBO and MAOAM treats to choose from, and in addition to the sweets themselves, the store will also be filled with exclusive HARIBO merchandise, such as plushies, stationery, candles, and more.
Haribo’s most recent opening was in Bluewater, and there’ll be a new site popping up in Glasgow later this month, before the Trafford Centre store opens its doors.
“We’re thrilled to be opening a HARIBO UK store in Manchester’s Trafford Centre,” commented Rebecca Fox, who is the Head of Retail at HARIBO UK.
“Our stores are a way to share even more moments of childlike happiness with HARIBO fans and we can’t wait for Manchester’s HARIBO-lovers and visitors to join in the fun.”
There’ll be a ‘pick you mix’ station featuring over 40 different varieties of sweets / Credit: Luis Aguila (via Unsplash)
Simon Layton, Centre Director at Trafford Centre, added: “We’re excited to welcome HARIBO to Trafford Centre, with a store that promises to deliver a super-sweet experience that cannot be matched online, delighting visitors of all ages.
“We’re confident that our visitors will love this new brand-new store, which will prove another fantastic addition to the centre.”
There’s no opening date for the Trafford Centre store confirmed just yet, so you’ll need to keep your eyes peeled.
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Aldi has launched limited-edition gender reveal Cuthbert caterpillar cakes
Emily Sergeant
Is it a boy or a girl? No it’s a limited-edition Cuthbert.
That’s right, in an ode to the ever-growing trend of gender reveal parties, and to coincide with September being the month that most babies are born in, Aldi has decided to give its iconic Cuthbert Cake a very special makeover for a limited time only.
Designed to offer expectant parents the ultimate way to reveal the gender of their child, this special Cuthbert is now available via an exclusive shopper competition.
The limited-edition cake will be completely free for those lucky enough to get their hands on it.
Decorated with blue and pink chocolate beans, the exclusive new cake has two versions of filling, just as you’d expect – one with pink buttercream icing (for a girl), and blue buttercream icing (for a boy).
The launch of the gender reveal Cuthberts comes after recent research from Aldi has revealed that 58% of millennial Brits have celebrated gender reveal moments, and 48% of Gen Z having attended an average of three gender reveal parties in the last five years – with cake found to be the most popular method of revealing a baby’s gender.
Cake was found to be more popular than balloons, confetti, or fireworks, making it twice as popular much as any other gender reveal option.
And that’s not all either, as following the news that traditional baby names have been seeing a decline in popularity among expectant parents in favour of more unique options, 5% of Brits even admitted that they would consider naming their child Cuthbert after the budget supermarket retailer’s icon.
Aldi has launched limited-edition gender reveal Cuthbert caterpillar cakes / Credit: Aldi
Want to win a gender reveal Cuthbert then?
Shoppers just need to send an email detailing their full name, why they or a loved one would be the ideal recipient of this cake, the address of their closest Aldi store, and the gender of their baby to [email protected].
The competition will open until 11:59pm on 14September, and the lucky winners will be notified of their win via email by 28 September.
Emily Sergeant -
13th August 2024 
