The best time to shop at Aldi, Lidl, Poundland and B&M to make sure you snap up bargains

WE all love a bargain, and shopping at the right time might just bag you one.

Popular discount chains such as Poundland, B&M, Aldi and Lidl have one-off specials and heavily reduced items - here's how to get at the front of the queue for them.

With the ongoing cost of living crisis and rising inflation, it's more important than ever to buy products at their lowest possible price.

With some households having to make tough decisions, like choosing between heating or eating, discounted items like heated blankets and dressing gowns will make all the difference for struggling Brits.

Supermarkets and discounters are designed for shoppers to get everything they need in one visit, so they're often open early in the morning until late at night.

But if you want to maximise your chances of picking up reduced items and one-off specials, then you need to be savvy when you plan your visits.

We've asked retailers and savvy shoppers for their top tips on the best times to go shopping at four of our favourites: Aldi, B&M, Lidl and Poundland.

Always remember to shop around for deals before making a purchase, and if you weren't planning on buying in the sale, swerve it altogether to avoid unnecessary spending.

Here's what we discovered.

Aldi

For reduced items: when shops open

Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste, so there are some to be found - if you're quick.

Aldi said it marks down perishable products such as bread, meat and fruit and vegetables by 75% on their last day of life before stores close.

It adds that the times that items are reduced vary by store and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

That means you'll need to keep an eye out for red stickers next time you’re roaming the aisles at Aldi.