A MAN who worked in a supermarket has lifted the lid on the staff ‘secrets’ that can save customers money while shopping. Alasdair Baker worked at his local Morrisons store from 2020 until recently, and over the years has accrued helpful tips to cut back on the weekly shop. The 50-year-old has previously made headlines after sharing how he lived on yellow sticker bargains after his £300,000 debt forced him into bankruptcy.
From the best times to shop to bag a bargain to sneaky tricks to beware of, the dad-of-two is now sharing his top tips to ensure you don’t overspend needlessly. Alasdair, from Aldershot, Hampshire, said: “Shopping in a supermarket is a very different world to working in one, and I learned a great deal about the supermarket's inner workings during my time as an employee.” While many of us are excited when we spot a yellow sticker – signalling a price cut – Alasdair says there is actually a way to time your trip to increase your chances of scoring a bargain.
He said: “Most supermarkets will discount a product twice – once in the morning, at between 10 per cent and 25 per cent off, and then again in the evening. “They will then be priced at up to 90 per cent off off, depending on the supermarket's reduction policy. “The supermarket I worked at, Morrisons, would make the first reduction on products dated the next day, the night before, around 9 or 10pm.
“They would either be put out that night for customers to buy at a reduced price, de.