‘Got to go’ shout Aldi shoppers as Kevin the Carrot Easter toys end up in stores
ALDI shoppers can’t wait to get their hands on the new Easter-themed Kevin the Wortel toy unveiled by the retailer.
The discounter has started stocking the cuddly toys in the Specialbuys section from today.
Shoppers can buy a sheep or lamb themed version for £3.99, but stocks are limited so you’ll need to be quick.
Please note that Aldi does not do delivery, so you will need to go to your nearest branch to pick one up.
You can find your nearest store using the retailer’s online search tool.
Aldi shoppers have already noticed the toys making their way onto the shelves – and it’s safe to say they’re buzzing.
Post to the Money Saving Bargain Hunters Facebook page, someone said: “I have to go to Aldi!”
Another, positively bubbly, said: “Yes!!! Too cute!!!”
Meanwhile, a third said “know where I’m going today” and a fourth, who posted a photo of two of the toys after buying them, joked “a carrot is for life, not just for Christmas”.
It’s not the first time Aldi fans have panicked over Kevin-themed toys.
The retailer, which currently runs more than 1,000 UK stores and plans to open another 500 in the coming years, sent shoppers into a meltdown when it launched new toys from Kevin de Wortel and William Conker last Christmas.
In 2022, some shoppers lined up outside their local branches at 4am in an attempt to be the first to get their hands on Kevin toys.
Others were forced to wait in an online queue on Aldi’s website.
And in previous years, fights have even broken out in aisles as parents fought to get their hands on them.
In other Easter news, we reveal the cheapest place to buy chocolate eggs after Asda axed its bargain 60p deal.
In addition, reporter Lynsey Hope tested the supermarket’s own brand Easter eggs to see which came out on top.
How to save money at Aldi
Look for products with red stickers that staff add to items when they have been reduced in price.
Aldi usually adds these to products in the morning, so get to the nearest branch as early as possible for the best discounts.
Also keep an eye on the discounted fruit and vegetables: according to deal expert Tom Church, the retailer tends to cut six items every two weeks to “crazy low” prices.
How can I save on my supermarket shopping?
There are plenty of ways to save money at your grocery store.
You can look for yellow or red stickers on products, which indicate when they are discounted.
If the food is fresh, eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money because you’ll be less likely to make hasty purchases when you go to the grocery store.
Choosing your own brand can be an easy way to save hundreds of dollars a year on your food bill, too.
This means ditching the ‘best’ or ‘luxury’ products and instead opting for ‘own’ or value-for-money lines.
Many supermarkets have shaky fruit and vegetable programs where you can get cheap prices if they are misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering 5kg boxes of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you could potentially get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers, which you can also use at the supermarket.
In addition, many municipalities offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
Get ahead of the crowd by signing up for Aldi’s newsletter and also following the retailer on social media.
It often announces upcoming deals across its two channels, so you can be the first to get the best prices.
If you want to save money on takeaways, Aldi’s ‘fakeaways’ can help too.
The retailer recently launched a KFC-inspired box that it claims is 62% cheaper than the chicken drumstick.
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