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Retailers Accelerate Memorial Day Sales Cycles, Preempting Holiday Weekend

Major retailers started Memorial Day sales on May 19, 2026. Learn why appliances and electronics are discounted now and how to save money on big purchases.

#memorialdaysales, #shoppingtips, #retailnews, #savemoney, #discountdeals

https://newsletter.tf/early-memorial-day-sales-may-2026/

Retailers are starting sales earlier than ever this year. You can now find discounts of up to $1,600 on appliances, which is higher than the savings seen during last year's holiday.

#memorialdaysales, #shoppingtips, #retailnews, #savemoney, #discountdeals
https://newsletter.tf/early-memorial-day-sales-may-2026/

https://thescenedaily.com/k-beauty-skincare-routine-glass-skin/ K-Beauty Skincare Routine Everyone Is Talking About

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THE SUPERMARKET MATHS TRICK: GCSE skill that could stop shoppers falling for fake deals

With supermarket prices still high, many shoppers are trying to work out whether special offers actually save money – or just look good on the shelf.

From 50% off signs to buy-one-get-one-half-price deals, supermarkets are packed with percentage offers designed to tempt customers.

But many people struggle to work out whether those deals are actually worth it.

Consumer research has repeatedly highlighted how much prices can vary between retailers. In fact, our earlier report revealed how Aldi retained its title as the UK’s cheapest supermarket after a price comparison of major grocery chains.

Research also suggests around a third of adults feel nervous about maths, with some admitting it can even make them feel physically sick.

Now maths teacher Lyndsey Hartley says relearning a simple GCSE skill could help shoppers quickly check whether a deal is genuinely good – or just clever marketing.

“In my opinion, percentages are the gateway to becoming a bit of a money detective,” she said.

“They allow you to question your spending, decide whether something is a good deal or not, and get the most out of your money.”

The simple 10% trick

Hartley says the easiest way to tackle supermarket maths is to start by calculating 10% of a price.

“That’s because 10% can be broken down, or built up, to whatever you need,” she explained.

For example:

• 10% of £10 = £1
• 10% of £50 = £5
• 10% of £100 = £10

If the price isn’t a round number, simply move the decimal point one place.

• 10% of £15 = £1.50
• 10% of £55 = £5.50

Once you know 10%, other percentages become much easier.

• 5% = half of 10%
• 20% = double 10%

Spotting supermarket deals

The trick can quickly reveal whether offers are really worth it.

For example, if an £8 item is 25% off, start with 10%.

10% of £8 = 80p

Double that to get 20% (£1.60), then add half again to reach £2.

That means the final price should be £6.

Retailers frequently use promotions like buy-one-get-one-half-price deals, but the maths shows these offers are only worthwhile if shoppers actually need both items.

“If one item costs £6, the second at half price makes two items £9 in total – or £4.50 each,” Hartley explained.

“So it’s only really a saving if you planned to buy two anyway.”

Supermarkets have also introduced a range of initiatives aimed at helping shoppers through the cost-of-living crisis – including Asda’s £1 café meal deal for over-60s designed to provide cheaper meals for pensioners.

‘25% extra free’

Even promotions such as “25% extra free” can be checked quickly.

“If a pack has eight toilet rolls, 25% is a quarter – which means two extra,” Hartley said.

“So you’d expect ten in total.”

With households still facing rising bills – including water charges highlighted in our report on Welsh Water price increases affecting Swansea households – she believes shoppers should feel confident questioning deals.

The £1 rule

For those worried about getting the maths wrong, Hartley recommends a simple confidence trick.

“I like to use the £1 rule,” she said.

“If you tell yourself you only need to be accurate within £1, that instantly lowers the pressure massively.

“You’re not sitting an exam – you’re just sense-checking whether a deal is worth it.”

She hopes the approach will encourage people who feel anxious about maths to give it a try.

“Maths opens up doors to analytical thinking and problem solving,” she said.

“And when it comes to supermarket shopping, it can help you challenge deals and avoid wasting your money.”

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Lennart Karl mischt die Bundesliga auf. Jeder Ballkontakt sitzt, jeder Pass hat Präzision - ... ist er der nächste Messi ?

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https://newmenmag.de/valentinstag-last-minute-geschenke/ Noch kein Valentinstag-Geschenk? 💝 Diese Last-Minute-Ideen von Amazon KOMMEN NOCH RECHTZEITIG AN und sorgen für strahlende Augen!

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Brooks Nader Confesses She Slept With Gleb Savchenko on Their First Date

#BrooksNader #GlebSavchenko #DWTS #DancingWithTheStars #andycohen #RealityTV #CelebrityNews #LoveThyNader #bravotv #confession #christmasdeals #affiliate #shoppingtips #annakarolinaheinrich

https://news-annakarolinaheinrich.com/brooks-nader-first-date-savchenko/

Brace yourselves, Black Friday 2025 is coming. CNET is here to arm you with start times and price trackers, because apparently, 'not all deals are fake.' My wallet is ready (ish), but my cynicism is fully charged.

What's your strategy for navigating the Black Friday chaos without regret?

https://www.cnet.com/tech/black-friday-2025-everything-you-need/#ftag=CAD590a51e
#BlackFriday #TechSales #Deals #ShoppingTips #ConsumerElectronics

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People ‘cooking for one’ share their 13 practical tips for saving money and reducing waste https://www.diningandcooking.com/2253986/people-cooking-for-one-share-their-13-practical-tips-for-saving-money-and-reducing-waste/ #Cooking #CookingForOne #CookingHacks #CookingTips #FoodPrep #FoodPreservation #FoodStorage #FoodWaste #FreezerStorage #GroceryShopping #LivingAlone #MealPrep #MoneySaving #ShoppingTips #SingleCooking #SinglePeople #singlehood #SoloChefs #SoloCooking #WastingFood

5 Pastas Made With the Highest Quality Ingredients — Eat This Not That

This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. Unfortunately, pasta gets a pretty bad reputation for bein…
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2191267/5-pastas-made-with-the-highest-quality-ingredients-eat-this-not-that/

5 Pastas Made With the Highest Quality Ingredients — Eat This Not That https://www.diningandcooking.com/2191267/5-pastas-made-with-the-highest-quality-ingredients-eat-this-not-that/ #FoodNutrition #groceries #HealthyFoods #ingredient #Italia #Italian #ItalianIngredient #italiano #italy #Pasta #ShoppingTips

GTL: Maximise your (Amazon) Purchases

🛍️ Whether you love online shopping or prefer browsing in stores, these tools can help you make informed purchasing decisions! 🛒 They provide the best prices, track price changes, and verify customer reviews. For Europeans, we share tools to find the lowest Amazon-country prices. Happy shopping! 🛍️ #ShoppingTips #OnlineShopping #PriceComparison #AmazonDeals #BrowserExtensions #SmartShopping #GTL #ConsumerAdvice #ShopSmart #TTMO

https://medium.com/@chribonn/maximise-your-amazon-purchases-feb-2025-410a9c19a37b

With holiday deals in full swing, shopping for a new computer or laptop can be overwhelming, especially when you don't know what you are looking for. Check out this blog post that will guide you through some great tips when looking to purchase a new computing device in 2024. https://binarybits.blog/whats-the-best-bang-for-your-buck-tips-for-buying-a-new-computer-or-laptop-in-2024/
#newblogpost #HolidaysAreComing #WeBringITtoLife #WTS #ShoppingTips #BestBangForYourBuck #BeTechSmart #HappyComputing

I really Ike when #UberEats resolves your incomplete delivery in an easy way.

What I don’t like it’s when they refund you $3 of the $15 when half of the delivery is missing.

I guess I’ll use the for supermarket exclusively from now onwards. #PedidosYa will be my main for food until I get those $7 left back.

Also, never buy something before closing.

#ShoppingTips #ClosingTime #Delivery #Uber #FoodDelivery #Supermarket #RefundProblems #DeliveryExperience #DeliveryIssues #CustomerService

I really Ike when #UberEats resolves your incomplete delivery in an easy way.

What I don’t like it’s when they refund you $3 of the $15 when half of the delivery is missing.

I guess I’ll use the for supermarket exclusively from now onwards. #PedidosYa will be my main for food until I get those $7 left back.

Also, never buy something before closing.

#ShoppingTips #ClosingTime #Delivery #Uber #FoodDelivery #Supermarket #RefundProblems #DeliveryExperience #DeliveryIssues #CustomerService

I really Ike when #UberEats resolves your incomplete delivery in an easy way.

What I don’t like it’s when they refund you $3 of the $15 when half of the delivery is missing.

I guess I’ll use the for supermarket exclusively from now onwards. #PedidosYa will be my main for food until I get those $7 left back.

Also, never buy something before closing.

#ShoppingTips #ClosingTime #Delivery #Uber #FoodDelivery #Supermarket #RefundProblems #DeliveryExperience #DeliveryIssues #CustomerService

I think I learned the lesson on #AliExpress promotion sales.

If you're spending triple figures on something, always contact the seller if there is stock of the thing you want.

Doesn't respond? Don't buy.
Doesn't have stock? Don't buy.

This way you ensure they don't contact you back telling you to cancel the order, and your coupon.

And also, RTFM:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Aliexpress/comments/gte9ac/new_on_aliexpress_or_this_sub_read_this_first/

#Sales #China #Ecommerce #Sale #BuyingGuide #Coupons #Refunds #ShoppingTips #Shopping

One of my biggest beefs against #AliExpress is that they don’t refund coupons.

Update: They do, but same expiration time.

If you get fucked (cancelled order or else) they will refund your money, but the coupon is gone.

My only tip is to use big coupons on official or reputable stores. Cutesliving, Five Seasons and Digitaling are known to drop orders when mid sales because they have too much.

#Sales #China #Ecommerce #Sale #BuyingGuide #Coupons #Refunds #ShoppingTips #Shopping