Shopping

If you're a regular Superdrug shopper, you can now earn more freebies and discounts under its Health & Beautycard loyalty scheme, as the retailer has launched new 'VIP Rewards' as part of it. However, you should still compare prices elsewhere before buying – just because the store is adding new perks, it doesn't mean it's the cheapest. Here's what you need to know before you shop. 

Planning on getting your Christmas food shop from Sainsbury's? Slots opened up for delivery pass customers from Monday 16 October with all shoppers getting access from Monday 23 October. 

Planning on having your Christmas food shop delivered from Morrisons? Get ready to bag your delivery slot as bookings open for delivery pass customers from this week. If you don't have a delivery pass, there's still time to sign up and bag an early slot before they open to everyone on Wednesday 25 October.

If you're planning to buy your Christmas food shop from Asda, you can now bag your delivery slot as bookings have opened today (Tuesday 10 October) for all shoppers.

If you're planning to order your Christmas food shop online from Ocado, get ready to bag your delivery slot as the first round of bookings will open this week.

You've got just days left to stock up on first-class stamps before prices rise by 14%. From Monday 2 October, the cost of a first-class stamp will be hiked to £1.25 (up 15p from £1.10) – but if you buy stamps at their current price this week, you'll still be able to use them after the price goes up.

All of Wilko's 398 stores will close for good by Sunday 8 October, it's been announced – though some locations will be sold to other retail chains and rebranded. Below we round up all you need to know about the budget homeware retailer's administration. 

Smart home tech provider Hive is to switch off a number of smart devices, security devices and leak sensors, leaving you unable to use them. Five products have already been discontinued, with three more set to be switched off by 2025. To check if your device is affected and find out your refund rights, see below.

Three million Tesco Clubcard-holders need to spend £11.5 million worth of vouchers before they expire at the end of this month. Alternatively, if you'd rather hang on to the vouchers, we've got a trick to extend their validity beyond Thursday 31 August.