Supermarket giant Tesco has taken a bit of a beating this week – over its controversial Clubcard. It started the week by announcing that some of its Clubcard customers will no longer receive their paper vouchers and statement by post and will instead receive their points by email.
And a few days later, a shopper denounced Tesco’s Clubcard pricing structure. Their post went viral after asking why Tesco had different prices for Clubcard and non-Clubcard customers – and demanded the lower price be introduced across the board.
Now StokeonTrentLive has put Clubcard offers to the test. We visited her Longton store and picked 20 essentials that would be included in any weekly store – and the results were stunning.
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Our bill without Clubcard was £100.54. Our bill for the same items – with a Clubcard – came to just £71.07. It’s free to sign up for a Tesco Clubcard – and many shoppers swear by it.
Will Collis, 26, of Stone, said: “Especially on more expensive items, Clubcard discounts can save a lot. It’s something I always look out for when shopping.”
Cathy Hawley, 26, from Dresden, said: “I’ve had one for a few years, it’s good. It costs a few pounds.”
Tesco has defended its latest Clubcard pricing structure. A Tesco spokesperson said: “Through Clubcard prices, we give over 20 million customers access to thousands of exclusive offers on everything from food staples like fruit and vegetables to treats like prosecco and ice cream.
“It’s easy and free to sign up, and customers can sign up on the Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app, website or in-store to start saving right away.”
Here’s our weekly shop – with Clubcard and non-Clubcard prices for each item:
Maryland Chocolate Chip Cookies 200G
Regular price: £1.35
Club card price: 65p
Savings: 70p
Cathedral City Lighter Cheddar 350G
Regular price: £3.59
Club card price: £2.30
Savings: £1.29
Tesco Finest 12 British Chipolata Pork 375G
Regular Price: £2.50
Club card price: £2
Savings: 50p
Yorkshire 80 tea bags 250G
Normal price: 3€
Club card price: £2
Savings: £1
Nescafé Gold Blend Coffee 200G
Normal price: 6€
Club card price: £5
Savings: £1
Lighter Butter Flora 500G
Regular price: £2.20
Club card price: £1.50
Savings: 70p
Tesco Boneless Smoked Haddock 280G
Normal price: 4€
Club card price: £3.50
Savings: 50p
Andrex Toilet Paper Quilt Set of 9
Regular price: £5.95
Club card price: £5
Savings: 95p
Finish Quantum Ultimate Lemon 44 Dishwasher safe 550G
Regular price: £8.50
Club card price: £6
Savings: £2.50
Tesco Finest Honey Roast Ham 125G
Regular price: £2.75
Club card price: £2
Economy: 75p
Ham and cheese breakfasts
Regular Price: £1.55
Club card price: £1
Savings: 55p
Bisto Sauce Granules 350G
Regular price: £2.70
Club card price: £2
Savings: 70p
Persil 3In1 Non-Organic Cleansing Capsules 50 Washes 1.350Kg
Regular Price: £9.50
Club card price: £8.50
Savings: £1
Easy Peel Jaffa Oranges
Normal price: 2€
Club card price: £1.50
Savings: 50p
Purina One Cat Adult Chicken & Whole Grains 3Kg
Normal price: 16€
Club card price: £13
Savings: £3
Danone Actimel Strawberry Drink 8X100g
Normal price: 3€
Club card price: £2
Savings: £1
Philadelphia Light Soft Cheese 165G
Regular price: £1.95
Club card price: £1
Savings: 95p
Tesco Stone Baked Pepperoni Pizza 252G
Regular Price: £3.50
Club card price: £2
Savings: £1.50
Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Soothing Shampoo 300Ml
Normal price: 6€
Club card price: £4
Savings: £2
Lean minced pork 5% fat 500G
Regular Price: £2.50
Club card price £2.25
Savings: 25p
L’oreal Paris Revitalift Night Cream 50Ml
Normal price: 12€
Club card price: £6.50
Savings: £5.50
So the results are here:
Price without Club Card: £100.54
Price with Club Card: £71.07
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