Supermarkets
Christmas shoppers go online to avoid travel costs
Soaring fuel prices are forcing more consumers to shop on their computers rather than on the high street this Christmas, according to independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com.
M&S Car Insurance and moneysupermarket offer free car washes
From today - Wednesday 25th November 2009 - motorists taking out an M&S Car Insurance policy, exclusively through the moneysupermarket.com site, will benefit from a free car wash each month throughout 2010, worth up to £84.
Fewer credit cards offering cash back rewards
Out of the 224 credit cards available in the UK, new research from Sainsbury's Finance reveals that only 13 are still offering cash back on spending (non introductory) compared with 43 in 2005.
Oceans 12 – Award winning photographers support marine environment
Few people are better qualified to inspire the protection of the oceans than the world’s finest underwater photographers and that’s why the UK’s pioneering shark and marine conservation organisation, Bite-Back, turned to them for help.
Oat-standing porridge
Goldilocks was right to be picky about her porridge. We all have our own personal preferences and thanks to over 150 years of milling experience, the team at Jordans Cereals, understands that. Jordans, makers breakfast cereals and cereal bars, now have a range of two tasty porridge varieties guaranteed to satisfy any palate.
Enjoy an effortless Christmas
Don’t let Christmas entertaining get on top of you this year - sit back and relax with Christmas food that’s easier than ever to prepare.
Celebrities line-up to model official BBC Children in Need t-shirt
The official t-shirt for BBC Children in Need 2009 has been launched across ASDA stores. A host of celebrities are lending their support to the campaign including Peaches Geldof, Liz McClarnon and Zoe Lucker - and a donation from every t-shirt sold will go towards improving the lives of disadvantaged children across the UK.
Bake your own Pudsey Bear for Children in Need
This year for BBC’s Children in Need appeal, you can bake your very own Pudsey Bear at ASDA! Until the campaign’s big appeal night on November 20th, customers can pick up a free “Bake the Bear” kit in store which has inside a Pudsey cookie cutter, some money off coupons and some delicious gingerbread recipes in it.
Out with the new and in with the old
Can you imagine walking into your local supermarket to find all your favourite, tried and tested – and trusted – brands had changed? Most of us would feel shocked, disappointed and probably bewilderment at what to buy instead. But just how far would you go to save your favourite brands from changing or vanishing off shelves completely?
The ‘steaks’ are high at M&S
Steaks sales are at an all time high and are defying the trend for economising during the credit crunch. Sales of M&S steaks have soared. M&S rump and sirloin steak are both 40% up on last year, while the retailer’s fillet steak is a mega 70% up on last year.