IT’S BLACK FIZZ-DAY
Lidl prices spark frenzy
LIDL is set to start a festive frenzy by flogging champagne for under a tenner – and mobile phones for just £8.99.
The discount store is launching its first-ever Black Friday promotion.
And the firm, which specialises in “everyday low prices,” has unveiled a host of staggering bargains.
They include bottles of Comte de Senneval champagne for £8.99 and Cimarosa Australian Chardonnay for £2.99.
Lidl’s stores will be knocking out Russell Hobbs slow cookers for £24.99, Nutrition Mixers for £14.99 and George Foreman Entertaining 10 Portion Grills for £29.99 – a saving of £70.
Surftab Twin 10.1 Convertible Notebooks will cost £199, while Alcatel 10.16 mobile phones – which offer 160 hours of battery life – will be just £8.99.
Lidl UK commercial director Ryan McDonnell said: “We’re pleased to be taking part in our first-ever Black Friday promotion.
“Providing our customers with everyday low prices is at the heart of what we do by offering a selection of highlight products at incredible prices.
“This is a highly anticipated event in the consumer calendar, especially as households turn their focus on ® to Christmas planning. We know our fantastic promotion will not disappoint.” Not only do Lidl hope to steal a march on their opposition with a string of bargains, they also plan to hold their sale 24 hours ahead of everyone else. It will take place in all their 680 UK stores next Thursday– the day before their rivals launch their own traditional Friday sales. A Lidl spokesman said the company was offering “only the most exciting deals” with prices cut by up to 75%. “The offers will only be available for a limited time so customers are advised to make the most of these great value deals while stocks last,” she added. Shoppers welcomed the news on social media. One said: “It’s insane.” Another wrote: “I’ve tried the Cimarosa Australian Chardonnay. It was good value when it was sold at £3.99, even better value now.'” “Big into this Black Friday offer from Lidl,”' said a third. CHRISTMAS shoppers are being warned to watch out for online scams. Research from Barclays claims a quarter of cases of fraud take place during the festive season.