Wilko slashes the price of Christmas trees by up to 48% as festive shoppers flock to stores
LAST minute Christmas shoppers have flocked to Wilko's after the chain retailer slashed the price of Christmas trees.
With three weeks to go until Christmas, Wilko is here to make the festive season sparkle.
The chain retailer has slashed the price of Christmas trees by up to 48 per cent.
There are plenty of different trees on sale too, with a selection of artificial trees, as well as pre-lit trees.
Shoppers can choose from a huge array of different trees, ranging from traditional green, to different colours, to a range of different heights - including a tabletop Christmas tree, perfect for small spaces.
Prices start from just £11 for a small table-top tree, to £240 for a more opulent 7ft pre lit tree.
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One tree on offer is the Shatchi Fibre Optic Multicolour LED Pre Lit Artifical tree which stands at 3ft tall.
The pre-lit tree was selling for £48, and is now down to £40.
Christmas lovers opting for a more traditional look can pick up a 6ft artificial Shatchi Bushy Green LED Pre-Lit Kentucky Artificial Christmas Tree for £151 - down from £181, saving customers £30.
Wilko also currently has 25 per cent off Christmas decorations - making it a one stop festive shop.
The deals won't last forever, and shoppers could miss out on their favourite Christmas product, so it's advised to call ahead or check online first.
You can find your nearest Wilko store by checking the store locator on the website, or alternatively, you can make your purchase online.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
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.
Meanwhile, a viral pop up Christmas tree has shoppers in a tizzy.
The Range appears to have found a time-saving solution by creating a ‘pop up’ Christmas tree which looks “lavish” in seconds.
The retailer uploaded a video of the easy installation, showing how it folds flat and then you unfurl it in seconds from the top to the bottom.
In less than a minute, the tree looks ‘perfect’ with even branches and is ready for the Christmas period.
They wrote: “The tree without THE FUSS. Our 6ft Deluxe pre-lit Pop up tree is LESS THAN £100.”
The flocked tree even comes already decorated, so you don’t have to spend hours each year making it look festive.
The description reads: “For those who want their lavish Christmas decor without all the fuss of setting up, the 6ft Deluxe Pre-Lit Pop Up Tree is the perfect choice for your centrepiece.
“As a pop-up tree, it's super easy to simply fold out, and it even comes with fairy lights already all over it, so you don't even need to bother with LED strings.
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“For extra festive cheer, this tree features a snowy flocked finish as well as silver baubles.”
Currently the tree costs £99.99, but it hasn’t been a big hit so far with shoppers, despite it being a quick solution.
How to look after your real Christmas tree
HERE'S what you need to know if you're buying a real Christmas tree:
First thing's first: buy a pot (if it doesn't come in one already).
You'll need to treat your tree just like a houseplant and give it water and attention.
Make sure the container has good drainage - and it's a good idea to put something underneath to catch the excess water.
Check the soil everyday to make sure it's not drying out.
If it feels dry, give it some water. If it still feels moist, leave it alone as too much water can also kill a tree.
Also check the LED bulbs on your tree lights aren't too hot as they could burn it, and keep your tree away from radiators.
When Christmas is over, try planting it in the garden so you can dig it up and use it again next year.
It's a good idea to take it out of its pot when you do re-plant it though, as large trees don't survive well in pots as their roots need space to grow.