Expect the usual treasure hunt: a seasonal aisle still clinging to its last few Easter bunnies, now reduced. Stockpilers will grab crème eggs at half price, while the sensible ones will snag the end-of-range barbecue sauces.
Don’t overlook the non-food section. Easter Monday is prime time for garden gear, especially if the sun decides to make a cameo. You’ll see people buying paddling pools and trowels with the same intensity they used for chocolate shopping.
And if you’re feeling fancy, grab a box of their own-brand Belgian chocolates. They’re surprisingly good, and at £1.99, they’re the perfect “oops, I forgot a hostess gift” solution.
Fun Fact to Impress the Queue
Home Bargains was founded in 1976 by Tom Morris in Liverpool. The first store was called “Home & Bargain,” and it sold a mix of surplus stock and cheap toys. Today, they operate over 600 stores, and each one is a masterclass in high-volume, low-cost retail.
Their secret? They buy in huge quantities and don’t spend money on fancy advertising. That’s why you can find a £4 gardening stool next to a £12 bottle of prosecco. It’s glorious chaos.
Another gem: the average Home Bargains store stocks around 5,000 products, but only a tiny fraction are the same from week to week. So that random jigsaw puzzle you saw? It might be gone by Tuesday. Seize the day.
B&M, Home Bargains and Wilko Easter opening times for Good Friday
