Tesco Delivery Slots Christmas 2019
Shoppers are being warned that supermarket slots are running low at some stores this Christmas.
Tesco, Asda and M&S have already warned about limited slots for Christmas supermarket deliveries, the Manchester Evening News reports.
Tesco is experiencing high demand, while Asda has warned shoppers: 'Once slots are gone, they’re gone.'
Sainsbury's' is urging people not to leave it too late - and M&S says its slots are already running out.
It is clear, then, that shoppers would be foolish to leave it too late as the Christmas dash for groceries and gifts intensifies.
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Naomi Schraer of MoneySavingExpert said: 'With ongoing coronavirus restrictions, it's likely supermarket delivery slots will be in even greater demand this year with some households keen to avoid the shops, so it's best to get in while you can.'
Tesco's website says: 'We're experiencing high demand for slots around Christmas'. At the moment, shoppers can book a click and collect slot or a flexi saver delivery slot. Here’s all the latest details on when you can begin booking your Christmas supermarket delivery slot – along with the last delivery dates for each supermarket – so you won’t miss out. Tesco How early you can book your shopping at Tesco does depend if you’re a Delivery Saver subscriber or not. 1 day ago This is roughly £1.5bn more than in 2019, according to analysts at Kantar. Many shoppers could avoid going to their local supermarkets all together to avoid long queues and do their Christmas shop online instead. But, most Christmas delivery slots are already filled up and the huge increase in sales could put more pressure on brick and mortar.
The Be Clever With Your Cash website also warns that even if you do get a slot, some must-need items might run out because of the Christmas rush.
So for those who want to plan things now, the MEN has taken a look at the available information.
Tesco
Tesco's website says: 'We're experiencing high demand for slots around Christmas'.
At the moment, shoppers can book a click and collect slot or a flexi saver delivery slot.
The supermarket advises people to book a slot and add a few items to checkout before giving yourself more time to make your final list.
Once you are ready to finish your order, go back and check out again by 11:45pm on the day before your delivery.
Don't worry if you have forgotten something, because you can also amend your order as many times as you like, but make sure to check out each time you do.
But be warned - if there are any Festive Food to Order items in your Christmas basket, you will need to check them out by 11.45pm on December 14.
To find out more and to book a click and collect or flexi saver delivery slot, go here.
Morrisons
Shoppers can get a Morrisons same-day delivery throughout December if they order through Amazon.
The two giants have joined forces ahead of Christmas and you can book a delivery up to 3pm on December 24 - although this does depend on availability.
After that, they will then resume taking orders from 12pm on Christmas Day for grocery essentials from December 26.
So you can see that leaving things until the last minute on Christmas Eve is not an option.
The delivery is free for Prime members.
If you are not already a Prime member you can sign up for a free 30-day trial.
This will also allow you to take advantage of the Morrisons delivery as well as other Prime benefits including TV and film streaming and next-day delivery on thousands of products.
To find out more, go to the Morrisons page on Amazon here.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has opened its delivery and collection slots for December 20-23 - but shoppers are being told not to hang about.
The retailer is urging customers to plan ahead by securing a slot that works for them, three weeks in advance.
Once you have secured a slot, you'll need to check out, but you won't be charged for your basket until the day of delivery or collection.
You can also amend your basket as many times as you like until 11pm the day before.
To find out more and book a slot, go to the Sainsbury's website here.
Asda
It's game on here - Asda has opened its delivery and collection slots for Christmas.
The store says: 'Slots sell out fast at this busy time so make sure you book as soon as you can. Once slots are gone, they’re gone!'.
But be aware - even if you have a recurring slot, you won't be able to use it between December 19 and January 3.
Therefore you'll need to book a new slot over that period before your regular slot will restart automatically after January 3.
To book a slot, go to the Asda website here.
Iceland
Iceland is offering free Christmas delivery for any orders over £35 - but you have to wait a few days yet.
You can order from Monday, December 14 up to Friday, December 18 here.
Delivery slots are available between 6am and 11pm up to December 23.
However, by joining Topcashback you can get £15 off your Iceland Christmas shop.
In addition, if you spend £35 for the free delivery it will cost you just £20 if you are a new member of Topcashback. You can join here.
M&S
Tesco Christmas Hampers Uk Delivery
Things are already getting tight here.
M&S is warning that due to extremely high demand, there already limited products and collection slots available. There are still slots but you will have to move quickly.
Tesco Christmas Cards
Slots are available between December 22 and 24 for Christmas and December 30 and 31 for New Year orders. You can also pre-order and pay the balance when you collect in store.
Tesco Christmas 2019
You can check for slots and availability here now.