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| A Tesco Campaign poster |
At home, many were used to raiding the fridge and eating what was cooked for them. This now isn't the case, many are struggling to keep the cost of a weekly shop down. This means cutting the luxuries and buying the essentials.
At home, many were used to raiding the fridge and eating what was cooked for them. This now isn't the case, many are struggling to keep the cost of a weekly shop down. This means cutting the luxuries and buying the essentials.
Alicia Grimshaw, first year student, at Canterbury Christ Church, says: "I usually spend on average around £15 a week, purely because I don't buy meat.
"Sticking to a fixed price per week is probably the best bet."
It's obvious, out of Tesco Economy and Tesco's Finest, we'd all prefer the more expensive brand. Cheap brands are usually associated with a bad taste, or less quality. But, now is not the time to be fussy with food.
Rachel Bullen, a budgeting student, says: "Buying cheap really isn't that bad.
"I buy economy pasta sauce all the time and it actually tastes better than the expensive stuff."
For example, Asda have rollback prices which usually include two for one, or better value for money. The 'Rollback' label is red, and dotted around all stores, keep your eyes peeled! Recent offers include a four pack of tuna, usually £5.20, now for £3.00. Bulk buying is proving to be effective...
At Tesco, the same applies. They have reduced sections all over the store, usually for food to be eaten or used in that day. Online, there are several selected brands including Pringles, Prince's Apple Juice and Napolina Pasta all at a lower cost. They also claim they have lowered over 1,000 items across stores.
Typically, it may seem that females are the main culprits when it comes to spending. However, Luke Kelly, a Law student, from University of Liverpool thinks different:
"I buy so many clothes because I can, my loan and grant just burns a hole in my pocket.
"But, I do have a job, and I tend to stick to spending the wages, so I can feel a little more relaxed with money."
Typically, it may seem that females are the main culprits when it comes to spending. However, Luke Kelly, a Law student, from University of Liverpool thinks different:
"I buy so many clothes because I can, my loan and grant just burns a hole in my pocket.
"But, I do have a job, and I tend to stick to spending the wages, so I can feel a little more relaxed with money."
Martin Lewis, who appears on Daybreak (ITV1) is the money saving expert. His website is great for free vouchers and tips on how to save some money. This saves a lot of unnecessary walking around shop aisles looking for knocked off items.
Also included on his site, is an article about the rivalry between both Tesco and Asda and how price reductions work and what they allow.
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