BARGAIN hunters will want to make a note of clever shopping tips to help them find the best deals and bargains at B&M.
B&M is known for its already low prices, from toys to homeware and more.
Being savvy about when you plan your visits or making sure your phone gets alerts on all the latest bargains can help you save more at B&M.
The store will often host mega sales, but some shoppers have worked out how to find all the “secret” discounts too.
A spokesperson from B&M said: “B&M aim to provide customers with an exciting shopping experience, always offering great products at fantastic value.
“The dedication shown by the army of bargain hunters to seek out the best deals is proof that everyone really does love a bargain – and they just love to shout about it.”
We reveal how you can bag all the best bargains at B&M:.
When should I shop?
Discounts and reductions can’t really be pinpointed to one day of the week, as B&M has confirmed in the past that different products will be marked down in price every day.
But some shoppers have speculated on Facebook forums and elsewhere as to when you should focus your efforts.
Tuesday is thought to be when staff reduce food, pet items and cleaning products.
But there will often be discounts on old stock and seasonal items on Thursdays and Saturdays.
B&M says it stocks its more than 650 shops with new items everyday too.
So if you’re looking for a bargain dupe or other low cost goodies, it doesn’t hurt to try your chances throughout the week.
The retailer told us it will often make a deal with a supplier and have the item in store the very next day.
So if there’s no set day of the week to shop – what about time of day?
Stock can be subject to availability so once staff start reducing items from 7.30am, whatever day of the week it may be, you’ll want to be first in line.
Slashed prices on B&M’s already low-cost stock means products will fly off the shelves, and typically when it’s reduced it means once it’s gone, it’s gone.
You can find out when your nearest store opens using B&M’s online shop finder tool.
How should I shop?
Loyal B&M shoppers swear by one shopping trick that means they can always find reduced items.
They claim to have saved hundreds of pounds by using the store’s barcode scanner.
It’s a free app you download onto your phone that lets you see if an item’s price is cheaper than advertised on the shop shelf.
And it means shoppers can find “hidden” bargains around the store.
On a Facebook forum dedicated to the app, B&M scanner and Other Bargains, users have shared everything from 10p one-off finds to £100 hauls slashed to half price.
But what you can scan will differ from day to day, and takes a little luck.
One said: “It’s patience and depends on stock so all you can do is wait.”
Another said: “Anything that’s reduced, I scan – and often it’s reduced even more.”
Of course, you have to remember that it’s only a bargain if you were planning on buying it anyway.
The app can be useful to check the item you’ve already picked up is cheaper, but you don’t go over budget buying items simply because they’re reduced reduced.
What else should I know?
Sadly you can’t shop online at B&M, but its online catalogue is a good way to scope out bargains ahead of time too.
You can also sign up to B&M’s newsletter, which will tell you about its latest offers before you head to the shop.
You can also use online deal finder tools from the likes of Hotukdeals or Latestdeals, by searching “B&M” in their search bars and scrolling through all the listing that filter through.
Plus, have a shop around.
B&M is known for its low prices, but you might find an even better deal at similar discount rivals like Home Bargains or Aldi.
One superfan has revealed top tips to avoid overspending at B&M, and how to get items cheaper elsewhere.
And a B&M worker has revealed what customers don’t see when the store is closed – and in their words: it’s utter chaos.
But with the tips, another B&M shopper revealed a huge £182 sale haul they got for only £64.
