It’s not really an exaggeration to say that people go mad for hanging egg chairs.
As many shoppers and interiors enthusiasts will know, whether it be Aldi’s Rattan Hanging EggChair – which has been seen in the homes of cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch and Stacey Solomon, and is no doubt one of the budget supermarket chain’s best-selling items – or in this case, B&M’s equally-popular version Siena Hanging Egg Chair, these unique chairs are near impossible to get your hands on and often end up selling out, both online and in store.
When they do come back in stock, they usually get snapped up within minutes too, which is proven by the fact that the Siena Hanging Egg Chair is out-of-stock on the B&M website.
But if you’ve not had much luck in securing the best seat in the house for yourself before, at least now your cat can, as B&M as has today announced that it’s launching a Rattan Effect Pet Egg Chair.
Teasing the launch of the new feline egg chair in a post of its social media accounts this morning, B&M said: “You’re all fans of our sell-out egg chair, so now we’ve launched a new version…. for cats.
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“This rattan effect egg chair is in stores soon (some lucky people have already picked one up) so don’t miss out.”
The chair is already proving popular with budget shoppers online, having racked up thousands of interactions and comments in only a few hours after being shared on social media, so it looks like plenty of people are looking to treat their feline friends this Christmas.
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The Rattan Effect Pet Egg Chair will only set you back £55.
B&M’s cat egg chair comes after also Aldi released a feline version of its viral egg chair all the way back in May.
The chair doesn’t currently appear to be listed on B&M’s website as of yet, and according to the retailer, hasn’t actually launched in store either even though some people have already got their hands on it, so you’ll need to keep your eyes peeled.
Don’t forget to be on the look-out on the B&M website, in your local branch, and also keep an eye on social media for more updates.
Asda launches red shopping baskets in stores to help singles meet the love of their life
Emily Sergeant
Asda has decided to launch red baskets in stores to help single shoppers meet the love of their life.
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that dating in the modern world isn’t easy, right?
According to new Asda research, 94% of Brits say modern-day dating is hard to navigate, but what’s also clear is that face-to-face interactions still hold a special place – with a resounding 87% of people saying it’s better to meet someone in real life than on a dating app.
In fact, 77% of singles saying they’re not currently active on a dating app at all, and to top it all off, 64% say they fancy someone at their local supermarket.
So, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner now, Asda has decided to take matters into its own hands by placing special red baskets in select stores, giving singles a simple way to signal they’re open to a chat while picking up bread, browsing the bakery, or grabbing a few treats.
Unfortunately for us Mancs, the baskets will only appear in Leicester, Liverpool, and Glasgow, as this is where the research revealed people are most actively looking for love.
While the supermarket admits there’s no one ‘right’ way to meet someone, its research does suggest that 62% of couples who met face-to-face describe themselves as being ‘extremely happy’, compared with 51% of those who met online.
And that sense of connection goes beyond romance too, as among those couples who met in real life, 71% of them say they ‘trust their partner 100%’, while 66% describe their relationship as a ‘deep friendship’.
“We know people are craving real-life connections, but we also know our customers are busy and don’t always have the time to put themselves out there,” a spokesperson for Asda admitted.
“That’s why we’re turning the weekly shop into the ultimate meet-cute. These red baskets are a fun, light-hearted way to help people connect while they’re already doing their everyday shop – a simple, playful nudge to start a chat and maybe even spark a little romance.”
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Aldi is hiring an official chicken nugget taster to send FREE nuggets to
Emily Sergeant
Aldi is in the process of adding to its eclectic team of taste testers, and this time, chicken nuggets are in the hot seat.
The budget supermarket is no stranger to calling on members of the public to try out new products before they get released in store, whether it be recruiting someone to sample all of its different wines, crisps, beers, or even chocolate Easter eggs, but this is the first time Aldi will be hiring an official Chicken Nugget Taster.
One lucky shopper will get the chance to take on their ‘dream job’, receiving a variety of Aldi nuggets for free in exchange for feedback.
That’s right, nugget connoisseurs will receive a selection of Aldi’s best-selling nuggets to sample for free – including the popular Share the Love ‘Love Nuggets’ with Date Ketchup, which are set to return to stores once again from 10 February as part of the Valentine’s range.
Not only that, but the successful applicant will also receive a selection of the supermarket’s classics and well as different takes on the nugget to try out.
Aldi is hiring an official chicken nugget taster to send free nuggets to / Credit: Aldi Corporate
And what’s in it for Aldi? All the supermarket is asking in return is a set of reviews rating the nuggets on their taste, texture, and the crispiness of their coating, to help guide the Buying Team on what products to stock in the future.
“The nation’s love for chicken nuggets is undeniable and we’re seeing a huge appetite for new and exciting flavours,” explained Julie Ashfield, who is the Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK.
“Our shoppers are our most important critics, so launching the role of an official Nugget Taster is the perfect way to ensure our products deliver the quality, taste, and price they deserve.”
Fancy it then? To be in with a chance of landing this tasty job, all you need to do is send a video application stating your name, age, and social media handles, and then say why you love chicken nuggets so much and why you should become Aldi’s first-ever Nugget Taster.
Entries are now open, and you have until 11:59pm on 4 February to apply by emailing [email protected].
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30th November 2021 
