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Chelsea target Mike Maignan ‘tells AC Milan in no uncertain terms he wants £12.5m Blues transfer before Club World Cup’
MIKE MAIGNAN has told AC Milan in ‘no uncertain terms’ he wants to complete his transfer to Chelsea in time for the Club World Cup, according to reports.
Enzo Maresca is prioritising bringing in a new goalkeeper as soon as possible.
His patience has run thin with current stoppers Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, while Kepa Arrizabalaga looks set to join Arsenal for £5million.
And with Chelsea’s Club World Cup campaign beginning on Monday, there is an urgency to get the deal done quickly.
Now Ben Jacobs reports Maignan, 29, is keen to complete the move to West London.
And he has made his feelings very clear to his current employers so he can play at the Club World Cup.
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The report claims the ex-PSG man ‘made it clear in no uncertain terms’ that he will not extend his Milan contract which expires in a year’s time.
So Maignan is pushing for an immediate exit to complete the switch and link up with his new team-mates.
All transfers must be completed by June 10 to take effect for the club tournament in the United States.
Talks are ongoing between Chelsea and AC Milan, with personal terms already agreed with the player.
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But the sticking point could be the transfer fee.
The Stamford Bridge side are willing to pay around £13m for Maignan – but the Italians want more than that, possibly £15m.
The Frenchman has 32 international caps to his name and is regarded by many as one of the best keepers in the world.
He has been in the Serie A Team of the Year twice in four seasons and he won the title with Milan in 2022 after keeping 17 clean sheets.
Chelsea are among the biggest clubs at the reformatted 32-team Club World Cup, alongside Manchester City, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, PSG and Bayern Munich.
Maresca’s men kick off their Group D campaign against Los Angeles FC on Monday – followed by Flamengo (June 20) and Esperance (June 25).
Huge rocker’s rarely seen daughter looks totally unrecognisable after shock transformation
A HUGE rocker’s rarely seen daughter looked totally unrecognisable after her shock transformation.
She debuted her new appearance while leaving a hotel alongside Brigitte Calls Me Baby frontman Wes Leavins.
The eldest daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osboune, Aimee. 41, looked completely unrecognisable as she stepped out in Manchester on Sunday.
The slimmed down star looked totally different wrapped up in a leather look jacket and jeans as she left the hotel with Wes.
While her younger sister Kelly, 40, and her brother Jack, 39, skyrocketed into fame, singer Aimee prefers to live a life away from the spotlight.
The Osbournes reality TV show was a huge hit and it gave fans a peek into their lives but Aimee never appeared on the show.
Aimee was largely raised in California until the age of 16, however she eventually moved out of the family home as filming for The Osbournes kicked off.
She said that she would have liked to stay at home “a little longer” but as the MTV crew moved in the then teenager moved out.
Reflecting on her decision to not appear on the show she added: “Back then, I still felt I was trying to figure out who I was in the chaos of family life, so why on earth would I want that portrayed on television?
“I wanted to protect myself, my parents, my siblings, too. They were very young, very impressionable.”
Sharon said on the Talk in 2018: ‘She felt too that she didn’t want to grow up on camera. She hated the idea — it was appalling to her.
‘And so she left at 16 and I regret every day that she did. It broke my heart when she moved.”
In 2003, Aimee featured in the MTV musical adaption of Wuthering Heights.
Presently she is the lead singer for pop band ARO, whose first single Raining Gold was released in 2015.
Sharon recently sparked concern over her gaunt appearance after being spotted out and about in LA with Aimee.
It’s after former X Factor judge Sharon, 72, revealed weight loss jab Ozempic is stopping her from gaining weight.
The TV personality, who lost 42 pounds with the help of Type 2 diabetes drug, previously revealed she “didn’t actually want to go this thin”.
But the TV star’s face looked slimmer than ever, with her jawline incredibly pronounced.
Chatting with Howie Mandel, she said in April 2024: “It’s not a sin to use Ozempic if you have a weight problem, so why not talk about it?”
Howie then asked if the weight loss drug was a positive experience for her.
“Yes and no,” Sharon replied.
She added: “I can’t put on weight now, and I don’t know what it’s done to my metabolism, but I just can’t seem to put any on, because I think I went too far.”
Recently, Ozzy gave fans an update on his farewell Black Sabbath gig this summer.
The legendary rocker, 76, is getting ready to bow out of touring forever.
As he has had a number health issues over the years which have prevented him going back out on tour.
Meanwhile, Danni Minogue has opened up on the time she felt attacked by Graham Norton and Sharon Osbourne.
The pop star, 53, described feeling the victim of a “pile on” when she Sharon appeared as a guest on The Graham Norton Show in 2007.
Tesco shoppers reveal why they ALWAYS ask for receipts – and it’s not for pricing errors
TESCO shoppers are sharing the savvy reason they always check their receipts
One customer took to social media to reveal the trick and shoppers were left stunned.
Tesco customers aren’t checking their receipts for errors but so they can claim free items and discounts.
Money off and even free items can sometimes be claimed from receipts from Tesco and other big retailers.
One customer recently managed to bag kilograms of rock salt for almost nothing after spotting an impressive discount offer on their receipt.
They shared their bargain on social media so other customers could use the trick to claim their own freebies and discounts.
In the past Eagle eyed customers have managed to nab free nappies just by properly checking their receipt.
If you spot a freebie on your receipt you can hand it over to a member of staff to claim the item.
Sometimes to get the free items on offer you need to be a Clubcard holder.
The free loyalty program allows members to earn points for money off shopping at Tesco.
Free items on receipts will be clearly displayed in plain writing and should be easy to spot.
The free items come from personalised coupons for targeted promotions, usually awarding Clubcard holders.
Offers will usually have an expiry date so it is important to check that the discount or freebie is still valid before trying to claim it.
Other supermarkets offer similar money saving deals and loyalty programmes to customers.
M&S shoppers could not believe their luck after learning they could pick up a packet of their Outrageously Chocolatey Milk Chocolate Biscuits for nothing.
The biscuits would usually cost customers a whopping £6 at M&S stores.
To qualify for the offer customers need to be a Sparks Member, which is M&S’s free loyalty scheme and also signed up to its parenting club.
Sainsbury’s has also given vouchers to its Nectar Card holders to pick up free items such as fabric softener.
Vouchers for freebies and discounts print out at the till alongside your receipt.
Shoppers have been urged to keep an eye out for the deals when they’re paying for their shop.
Social media users were left stunned after discovering they had been missing out on freebies and discounts.
One user shocked them all when they revealed the reason they always took their receipt.
How to save money on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
B&M shoppers rush to buy HUGE furniture scanning for just £1 instead of £80
SHOPPERS are rushing to bag a bargain after discovering an £80 B&M item is scanning for just £1.
The stunning piece of furniture is selling for a huge discount with one lucky shopper picking it up from their local B&M.
They shared the massive discount to social media with others rushing to stores to snap up one of their own.
The two door sideboard is usually priced at £80, B&M have not announced or advertised a discount for the product.
Despite this the price of the item appears to have been reduced by a whopping £79 with shoppers racing to stores to snap up the bargain item.
Social media users quickly tagged friends and pals in the post to share the massive savings on offer.
The sideboard has a rustic oak finish and boasts plenty of storage space.
The seemingly secret sale had shoppers clamouring to get to their local store to pick up one of the “lush” sideboards themselves.
After sharing their bargain buy online the lucky shopper who spotted the discount was congratulated by others.
One social media user said: “Absolute bargain. I’ve had this for ages and paid £40. It’s lush.”
Another commented: “Good for you, a bargain and then some.”
Shoppers hoping to get their hands on the discounted furniture will have to be quick and will need to download the B&M scanner.
The scanner lets you see if an item is cheaper than its advertised price.
Discounts are sometimes applied to seasonal items or old stock with B&M trying to shift it quickly.
The scanner lets the customer check if items are being sold at lower prices and saves them a bunch of money.
Using the scanner is completely free, bargain hunters just need to download the B&M app.
If items scanned by the app show lower prices than advertised shoppers need to take them to the cash desk in store where they will automatically scan at the lower price.
Brits up and down the country have bagged massive bargains at B&M using the method.
Using the app could help you score plenty of bargains on your next shopping trip.
Any item could be discounted so it is always worth checking with the scanner before paying full price.
The side board is no longer selling on the B&M website, suggesting it has had its price slashed so dramatically as part of a clearance sale getting rid of old stock.
Amazon said the piece of furniture, which they are selling for £89.99, offers: “Convenient hidden storage space behind two doors with a rustic wood finish.
“With its rectangular shape and metal legs, this storage cabinet can serve well in entryways, hallways, or dining rooms for organizing shoes, books, toys and more.
“The standout feature of this cabinet is the chevron detailing on the doors, adding a stylish and contemporary touch to its design.”
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Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
CBBC star gives birth to first baby and shares adorable pics after secret pregnancy
Former CBBC child star Klariza Clayton has given birth to her first baby.
The actress, who is best known for appearing as Sam on CBBC series Dani’s House alongside Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer, shared her surprise baby news with fans.
Klariza – who went on to appear in Skins – posted a snap of herself holding the new born and revealed her bundle of joy had arrived early.
She wrote: “4 weeks early, 3 weeks postpartum, 2 weeks since being discharged from the hospital and 1 week until the original due date. It’s been a wild 21 days.
“Welcome to the world little one, we are so in love with you.”
Klariza and her partner Jordan were quickly congratulated on their new arrival as their friends and followers took to the comments section underneath the post.
Klariza’s former Dani’s House co-star and Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer gushed: “Aw huge congratulations lovely!!! Much love to you both.”
While her former Skins co-star Kaya Scodelario wrote: “Love you both so much.”
And Downton Abbey actress Jessica Brown Findlay penned: “Congratulations!!! So so happy for you. Early can be scary. But trust me, they make up for it xxx.”
Klariza first found fame as a teen on hit CBBC series Dani’s House.
She appeared in all five seasons between 2008 – 2012.
The actress also starred in Channel 4 teen drama Skins. Klariza played Karen McClair, who was the sister of Freddie McClair (played by Luke Pasqualino), in seasons three and four.
Following her roles in Skins and Dani’s House, Klariza went on to land the role of Joy Mercer in Nickelodeon’s House of Anubis.
She appeared on the show throughout its run between 2011 – 2013.
She has also had roles in other shows including Eastenders, The Bill and Bulletproof.
Putin could attack Nato by 2030, alliance boss warns as ‘Europe needs to build its own Golden Dome defence system’
VLADIMIR Putin could launch an assault on NATO by 2030, the alliance chief has warned.
Mark Rutte, Nato’s secretary general, has urged Europe to arm its militaries with thousands more tanks and weapons to protect countries from Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bombers.
This comes as US President Donald Trump unveiled a half-a-trillion dollar Golden Dome air defence to be ready by 2029.
The Nato head said that the alliance would need to take a “quantum leap” in building up its defence systems as Putin’s war machine is “speeding up, not slowing down.”
Speaking at the world-leading policy institute, Chatham House, he urged European leaders to increase their air and missile defence capabilities by a staggering 400 per cent.
Europe should also be prepared to protect its skies, as Russia‘s war on Ukraine has shown the despot leader “delivers terror from above”.
He said: “The fact is, we need a quantum leap in our collective defence.
“The fact is, we must have more forces and capabilities to implement our defence plans in full.
“The fact is, danger will not disappear even when the war in Ukraine ends.”
In an urgent plea to leaders, he called for militaries to be armed with thousands more vehicles and tanks, and millions more artillery shells.
He also insisted allies double their resources supporting military power including logistics, transport and medical aid.
Terrifyingly, Rutte also hinted at a potential triple threat – with Mad Vlad teaming up with despot leaders in China, North Korea and Iran.
Russia currently produces in three months what the whole of Nato produces in a year, he said.
China is also modernising and expanding its military, with its battle force expected to increase to 435 ships by 2030.
He warned: “Wishful thinking will not keep us safe. We cannot dream away the danger.
“Hope is not a strategy. So Nato has to become a stronger, fairer and more lethal alliance.”
The alliance chief’s comments came as he pushed for Nato members to commit to ramping up defence spending at a key summit of the western military alliance later this month.
Rutte is urging Nato members to commit to 3.5 percent of GDP on direct military spending by 2032, and an additional 1.5 percent on broader security-related expenditure.
The proposal is a compromise deal designed to satisfy US President Donald Trump, who has demanded that allies each spend 5 percent of economic output on defence, up from a current commitment of two percent.
Rutte said he “expects” leaders to agree to the proposal at the summit of the 32-country alliance on June 24-25 in The Hague.
“It will be a Nato-wide commitment and a defining moment for the alliance,” he said in his speech.
Russia condemned Rutte’s comments before he took to the stage, denouncing Nato as “an instrument of aggression“.
Nato “is demonstrating itself as an instrument of aggression and confrontation”, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow.
This follows Rutte’s meeting with the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer – their second Downing Street talk since the Labour leader came into power last year.
Starmer’s government this year pledged to increase defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2027, but has not yet set a firm timeline for further hikes.
Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada would hit two percent this year.
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said last week the allies were close to an agreement on the split five-percent target.
“That combination constitutes a real commitment, and we think every country can step up,” he said on Thursday.
Space rockets & hypersonic interceptors…Trump unveils half-a-trillion dollar Golden Dome air defence to be ready by 2029
DONALD Trump has unveiled plans for a high-tech “Golden Dome” missile defence system, which the president claims should be operational by the end of his term in office.
The futuristic concept announced by Trump would see American weapons put in space for the first time ever.
Trump had already signalled his intent to set up a Golden Dome following his return to the White House, calling missile attacks the “most catastrophic threat facing the United States”.
The idea is modelled on Israel’s Iron Dome defence system, which uses radar to detect incoming missiles and calculates which ones pose a threat to populated areas.
But the Golden Dome would be an infinitely bigger project, not least because the United States is more than 400 times larger than Israel.
During his announcement in the Oval Office yesterday, Trump said his new Golden Dome would be “capable of intercepting missiles even if they are launched from the other side of the world”.
Nato members have been scrambling to bolster their defence capabilities since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Trump’s return to the White House in January, and question marks over his commitment to European security, has added urgency.
Rutte warned: “Danger will not disappear even when the war in Ukraine ends.
“We must have more forces and capabilities to implement our defence plans in full.”
He added that if countries cannot commit to 5 percent for defence spending “you could still have the National Health Service, or in other countries, their health systems, the pension system, etc, but you better learn to speak Russian. I mean, that’s the consequence”.
Britain announced plans last week to build up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines and six munitions factories to rearm the country in response to what it said were threats from Russia.
The Valley star Kristen Doute’s $6.2k-a-month LA home revealed as she and fiance Luke Broderick prepare for first baby
THE Valley star Kristen Doute’s $6.2k-a-month Los Angeles rental has been revealed as she prepares for her first baby with fiancé Luke Broderick.
The Vanderpump Rules alum recently moved out of her Valley Village apartment into a nearby family home with three bedrooms and plenty of space for her growing family.
The 1,800-square-foot home sits on a quiet street in the suburbs of Los Angeles and has plenty of green grass in both the front and backyard for the little one to run around in.
Built in a mid-century modern design, the single-story home boasts a spacious primary bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, as well as two additional bedrooms and one more bathroom.
A large kitchen with lots of windows and natural light overlooks the spacious backyard.
The cooking area has enough room for a breakfast nook as well as a formal dining room.
Bay windows look out to the covered outdoor patio that’s perfect for enjoying the Southern California sunshine.
The large backyard also has a gorgeous swimming pool and a separate lawn area.
According to property records, Kristen is paying $6,200 a month for the rental.
“Nestled in the highly sought-after neighborhood of Valley Village, this delightful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers a perfect blend of comfort, style, and location.
“It’s conveniently located close to the award-winning Colfax Charter Elementary School,” the listing for the home boasts – making it a perfect starter home for a growing family.
In a tour of the home on a recent episode of The Valley, the Bravo star showed off the “crystals all around the house” she set up, as well as an essential for her – “two refrigerators.”
Kristen, 42, moved into the home last August and showcased her enjoying her new property.
In a snapshot from last Summer, Kristen was lying by the pool in her bikini and captioned the picture: “good morning from our new home.”
A source gave more insight into Kristen’s journey to start her family, exclusively telling The U.S. Sun: “[Kristen and Luke] will spend most of the year in California.
“So they are making their LA house a true family home and getting it ready for the baby but they will be spending a lot of time in Colorado too.
“Luke has a lot of land out there and his family and entire life, besides Kristen, is still out there.
“They want the baby to have that sense of normalcy that Colorado life offers that you can’t get in Los Angeles,” the insider said of Luke’s home state.
Kristen has lived in LA for nearly 20 years after moving to the big city from Michigan to pursue a career in modeling and acting.
Her fiance, Luke, still calls Colorado home and spends a lot of the year out there – though he resides in California with Kristen part-time too.
However, after the couple welcomes their little one, they will be spending more time in Colorado – though that doesn’t mean she’s closing the door on The Valley.
The Cast of The Valley
Vanderpump Rules spin-off The Valley has attracted fans with its drama-filled episodes and entertaining cast. The reality show, which airs on Bravo, features some familiar faces from VPR and others as they manage their work and personal lives in California. Here is the cast of The Valley:
Jax Taylor, 44: former VPR star who is married to Brittany Cartwright, but is currently going through a separation
Brittany Cartwright, 35: former VPR star who is married to Jax Taylor, but has moved out of their marital home as they work through their issues
Kristen Doute, 41: former VPR star who is dating Luke Broderick and previously dated VPR’s Tom Sandoval and James Kennedy
Luke Broderick, 32: Kristen’s boyfriend who spends his time in The Valley and also in Colorado where he enjoys outdoor activities
Danny Booko, 40: Nia Booko’s husband who is from Michigan and works as an actor and voiceover artist
Nia Booko, 34: Danny Booko’s wife who is from Sacramento and hosts the podcast, Hold My Crown
Jesse Lally, 44: Michelle Lally’s ex-husband who is from Boston and is now a luxury real estate broker in Los Angeles
Michelle Lally, 35: Jesse Lally’s ex-wife who was born and raised in Beverly Hills and works as a real estate broker
Jason Caperna, 40: Janet Caperna’s husband who is from Los Angeles and works as a lawyer
Janet Caperna, 34: Jason Caperna’s wife who is from Ohio and formerly worked as an executive assistant
“Luke has been very open about wanting to raise the baby in Colorado and not LA. He doesn’t feel at home in LA and Kristen knows that.
“To her though, LA is home so they have struggled with figuring out how to balance their lifestyles.
“For now, they have decided that after the baby comes, Kristen will move and go with Luke to Colorado, at least most of the year,” a source claimed.
The insider added: “If The Valley is picked up for season 3, which they predict will be the case, they will still absolutely be part of the show.
“And if anything they will go down to LA for the Summer to film but primary raise the baby in Colorado around his family.”
Luke owns a home in Colorado Springs, CO – equipped with five bedrooms and a large grassy backyard, making it perfect for growing their family.
Kristen is expected to give birth any day now as she previously revealed her due date was the first week of June.
Pittsburgh Steelers tipped to trade for $56 million Pro-Bowl wideout as Aaron Rodgers brand new superstar target
THE Pittsburgh Steelers have been predicted to trade for a two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver.
The $56 million player would be a welcome addition for Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ offense.
The Steelers signed the 41-year-old Rodgers to a one-year deal worth up to $19.5 million last week.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Steelers are looking to add “one more weapon” to a receiver group that is led by offseason addition star DK Metcalf.
The Washington Commanders are in a contract dispute with star Terry McLaurin, who is considering sitting out to try and get a new deal.
With mandatory minicamp set to begin this week, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox suggested a trade that would send McLaurin to the Steelers in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick and a fifth-round selection in 2027.
Knox noted that the Steelers would be a fit for McLaurin due to the roster’s layout after trading away George Pickens in May.
“While the Steelers traded for Metcalf this offseason, they also dealt George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. While a lineup of Metcalf, Robert Woods, Calvin Austin III, and tight end Pat Freiermuth is respectable, Pittsburgh could use a playmaker like McLaurin,” Knox wrote.
“And if the Steelers were ever going to go all-in on a season, this is the one.
“On Friday they made their one-year deal with quarterback Aaron Rodgers official.
“… If the Steelers hope to make a legitimate run at a Super Bowl with Rodgers, however, they should look for all of the receiver help they can get.
“McLaurin, who is a pristine route-runner who can attack all areas of the field, would complement Rodgers well.”
McLaurin has averaged over 1,000 yards per season in his career.
He’s coming off his second Pro Bowl campaign and is looking to secure a contract.
However, McLaurin has been “frustrated with the lack of progress” on a new deal and “unexpectedly” left Organized Team Activities (OTAs) last week, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
Still, the 29-year-old has yet to request a trade.
And it will likely take an overpay to convince the Commanders to trade their No. 1 wide receiver, something the Steelers likely wouldn’t do.
The Steelers have already given Metcalf a five-year contract extension worth $150 million.
They would have to extend McLaurin to a massive deal, making it a second wideout that has a large contract, something the Steelers aren’t used to doing.
The Steelers are more of a fit for trade candidates like tight ends Jonnu Smith, Kyle Pitts, and wide receiver Allen Lazard, all of whom have been linked with the team.
NFL important dates 2025 season
March 12 - Free Agency begins
April 24-26 – NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
September 4 – 2025 season opener (TBC vs Eagles)
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day triple header
January 4, 2026 – End of regular-season
February 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
Cheapest grocery stores in the US revealed – and winner confirms more locations on the way
Grocery costs are high, and are expected to get higher.
That has many Americans looking to find the cheapest groceries possible.
Luckily, Marketforce recently shared data on grocery consumer habits, revealing where thrifty shoppers go to save.
The data came from a survey of over 4,300 respondents.
TOP SAVERS
87% of surveyed shoppers who use WinCo as their primary grocery store said they make their grocery brand decisions based on the value they can get for their money.
While that’s not a direct measure of the store’s prices, it is a sign that shoppers looking to save are flocking to the chain.
The New York Post also ranked it among the cheapest chains.
The western chain has about 140 locations and is expanding soon.
It will soon open up new stores in the Northwest, according to Progressive Grocer.
Among ALDI shoppers, 79.9% said their decision was made based on value for money.
At Trader Joe’s, that number is 69.7%.
Among those who shop primarily at Walmart, the number was 53.6%
For ShopRite, it was 54.4%.
BOTTOM FEEDERS
Some grocers attracted relatively few of the cost-conscious consumers.
Albertson’s was among them. 25.5% of those who primarily shopped there said they made their decision based on value for money.
At Publix, the number was 25.7%.
Just 15.7% of those who shop primarily at Whole Foods, known for its pricey groceries, said the same.
GROCERY GROWTH
WinCo isn’t the only grocery store pushing for growth.
Lidl, a German grocer that has been growing in popularity in the United States, is planning an expansion.
The chain recently opened two locations.
ALDI, meanwhile, has opened more than 40 locations so far this year.
It’s part of a large plan to reach 800 locations by the end of 2028.
ALDI is looking to make a major change to one section.
Check out some of the retailer’s latest deals.