‘What a bargain, need to go’ shoppers gasp as fan-favourite summer buy from Primark is slashed to just 50p
SHOPPERS are legging it to get to their nearest Primark store, desperate to get their hands on a fan-favourite buy that’s been slashed.
So if the cost of living crisis has meant that your purse is feeling tighter than ever before, fear not, you’ve come to the right place.
We all love Primark, right? Not only do they sell fabulous homeware buys and beauty dupes, but their clothes and shoes are always great too.
And now, luckily for fashion fans, an iconic Primark buy has been reduced down to just 50p – yes, you heard that correctly.
And with summer finally here and the weather heating up, it couldn’t be at a better timing.
One savvy shopper was left thrilled when browsing in her local Primark, when she noticed huge reductions in the footwear section.
Overjoyed with her finds, Jill Gadalla took to social media to alert other shoppers, leaving many open-mouthed.
Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.5 million members, the Primark fan shared a snap of the slashed finds – a large selection of flip flops.
Whilst the easy to slip on flip flops were once priced at £1.30, they have since been reduced by 80p, to just 50p a pair.
Even better, these aren’t just any old plain, boring flip flops – in fact, there’s three different summer styles to choose from.
So whether you want to look fierce in Zebra print, or floral is your thing, or maybe you fancy something a bit different, there’s also an Aztec design too.
Not only are these cheap flip flops perfect for parading around the pool, or running errands this season, but they’re great for weddings too.
So if you plan on tying the knot anytime soon and want to provide comfortable footwear your guests can dance the night away in, you’ll need to get down to Primark, and fast.
Alongside her post, the bargain hunter beamed: “Anyone wanting flip flops for their wedding guests, these are down from £1.30 to 50p in Primark.”
Why is Primark the place to go to for bargains?
JUST how does Primark do it? Continue delivering on-trend items at such incredible prices? According to bosses, it's down to four points.
- They “sell a lot of items” – Thanks to that, they are able to make savings by buying in bulk for their 191 UK stores
- They “do very little advertising”
- While their clothes offer the “latest trends”, they “don’t use expensive hangers, tags or labels”.
- And lastly, they try to be “as efficient as possible when transporting products from factories to stores”. This includes things like asking “suppliers to pack our t-shirts so they are ready to go straight on shelf”.
For more information about how Primark keeps their costs so low, and are able to deliver such amazing bargains, visit the Primark website.
Jill later confirmed that she found the cheap buys in her local Primark, in the Parkgate Shopping Center in Rotherham, UK.
Jill’s post has clearly impressed many, as it was shared just 17 hours ago, but has quickly racked up 675 likes and 670 comments.
What a bargain
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Fashion fans were thrilled to see that the flip flops had been slashed and many took to the comments to express this.
One person said: “I need these.”
Another added: “I need to go.”
Primark's history
PRIMARK first opened in 1969 as Pennies in Dublin, hoping to provide affordable fashion in Ireland.
A Primark store officially opened as Primark in 1974 in Derby.
The retailer now has 193 stores across the UK and 441 stores worldwide with a goal of running 530 stores by the end of 2026.
A third commented: “Need a trip to Primark.”
Thrilled at the price, one savvy saver beamed: “What a bargain.”
At the same time, someone else shared: “I had them for my wedding, went down really well with the guests.”
Not only this, but another bride explained: “I did this for my wedding, the ladies loved it.”
The best selling Primark nostalgia pieces
IF it's nostalgia you're looking for, look no further than Primark.
Primark’s Miffy pyjama range left many shoppers feeling incredibly nostalgic recently.
Fashion fans claimed their ‘inner child was screaming’ when they spotted High School Musical and Hannah Montana sets on shelves.
90s fashionistas were left beaming when they spotted that leopard print maxi skirts had come back on trend.
But the new baby tees gave some shoppers ‘awful flashbacks’ to their teens.
And millennials were left divided when they spotted that ballet flats were back on shelves.
Not only this, but many Facebook users tagged their friends and loved ones to alert them to the reduced footwear.
One user alerted a Primark shopper and wrote: “Get down there quick.”
A second person mentioned a bargain hunter and asked: “Get me some.”
Whilst someone else alerted a loved one and advised: “Stock up!”