THE hidden secret codes of Home Bargains labels that shoppers need to know about have been revealed.
Many savvy savers are unaware of what they should keep their eyes peeled for when they hit the aisle of the popular bargain store.
Frequent shoppers will know that certain products are highlighted with a “Star Buys” label sign in store.
This is a selection of products which have been discounted and can range from beauty to food.
But many customers may be unaware of what it means when they see an extra star sticker on top of these labels.
These are usually a small red sticker with a yellow star in the middle, and can be a great way for eagle-eyed shoppers to nab a quality product.
The Sun spoke to Tom Church, co-founder of discount code platform LatestDeals.co.uk, who said these labels have a “special meaning” behind them.
He said the trick is used by the staff to indicate to themselves that the product is a “best seller” and “more stock is coming”.
Tom explained: “The star is a sign that they shouldn’t use the shelf space for other things, but rather replenish it with the same product or wait for a delivery the next day.”
The deal hunter added that if shoppers spot this sticker, they should think of it as a “popular label,” as it shows that a lot of people buy the item.
He added: “This can be useful if you’re unsure and it’s a sign perhaps it’s liked by lots of others and is good.”
Not every “Star Buy” label has a special sticker on it so you need to keep a look out for the ones which have are red with a yellow star printed on the inside.
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Many are unaware the low-cost retailer has its own bakery which sells everything from packets of croissants for 79p.
Also those wanting to find the best deals should stick to the front of the store, not the back.
That’s according to Jordon Cox, the Coupon Kid, who previously told The Sun, Home Bargain’s best deals and discounts are “right at the front as you walk in.”
This means that as you enter you’re immediately drawn in and won’t walk straight on to continue your shopping.
Jordon added: “It’s their way of enticing you in, as you could very easily walk past them all to start shopping and never return to the front.”
HOW TO SAVE MONEY AT HOME BARGAINS
Knowing when to pick up products is just one way to save money at Home Bargains – there’s a host of other hacks you can use to slash costs.
First, you’ll want to shop around before buying any product, which means using price comparison sites such as www.pricespy.co.uk and www.latestdeals.co.uk.
The Google Shopping tab is another great way to see how a product compares price wise as well
Also if you are looking for dupes for pricey products, Home Bargains can be great.
One shopper recently raved over a £1.99 dupe for Baccarat Rouge 540, the luxury scent from Maison Francis Kurkdjian that costs a £245 per bottle.
Just last week, shoppers went wild for the budget retailer’s Dubai body sprays, which have been called “out of this world” – and they’re only £2.29 each.