NOT using a trolley at the supermarket could save shoppers hundreds of pounds on their shopping bills.
The advice features in a series of helpful tips to keep shopping prices down as shoppers face rising food prices.
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By using a basket instead of a trolley, you are more likely to buy less items.
Customers will also be more conscious about what they’re buying as there’s not much room in the basket.
Another tool to keep costs down is swapping pricier items for cheaper supermarket brands, the Mirror reported.
In a technique known as the ‘downshift’ challenge, it’s recommended you go for something a little more budget friendly.
Estimates put savings at about 30 percent, meaning you could keep an extra £30 per £100 shop which adds up quickly.
Those looking to keep spending down are also urged to have a loyalty card.
Some stores offer big rewards for customers – and the loyalty schemes are free to sign up to.
Hunting out yellow sticker deals also makes for an easy way to save some money at the till.
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By buying items that are close to their expiry at a reduced rate, you’re also helping to cut down on food waste.
Shoppers are facing 21 per cent price rises at supermarkets as discount and budget ranges get smaller.
Research by Which? shows the supermarket products whose prices are rising the fastest – and the items that are shrinking in size.
It comes as inflation hit a 40-year high of 9% in April and families are struggling to cope with a cost of living crisis.
Household energy bills have rocketed by an average of 54%, petrol prices have reached record highs, and grocery prices are rising too. At the same time, favourite deals are disappearing – Tesco is set to ban buy one get one free offers on sugary snacks from the autumn
