Category Archive : Shopping

Self-checkout tills have become the norm in the UK (Picture: Getty) From shopping to dating, real-life interaction is being eroded from almost every corner of society. Thanks to self-checkouts, you can now easily get your groceries, buy a new top, and stock up on cat food without uttering a word to a single human being. […]

Tis the season to get the sequins out. (Picture: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more It’s that time of year again. The countdown to Christmas is on and party season is […]

The chain has more than 6,000 shops across 100 countries worldwide (Picture: RICHARD HANSON) Blind boxes with mystery treats tucked inside; cutesy home accessories; trading cards, and more games than you could shake a stick at. These are some of the offerings available at Miniso, a shop selling trinkets and collabs with the likes of […]

Who knew such thing existed! (Picture: Metro/Getty/7879) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Carrie Bradshaw once said she liked her money hanging in her closet, but what about the pieces sparkling in […]

Pre-lit trees really take the hassle out of everything! (Picture: Metro/Dunelm/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more December is here, which means it’s finally time to crank up Wham!’s Last Christmas, pop […]

We also want some of these items for ourselves. (Picture: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Christmas is fast approaching, which means it’s the season of cosy nights, twinkling lights, and […]

Looks like boohooMAN just became the one-stop-shop for your Christmas gifting! (Picture: Metro/Getty/boohooMAN) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Christmas is fast approaching, and if you’re like us, then you may not […]

The retailer has a huge fanbase (Picture: Boyes) Back in the 80s and 90s, if you wanted to buy something you’d head down to your nearest Woolworths. No matter what you wanted, there was a good chance they sold it.  Then Woolies tragically disappeared from UK high streets and Wilko became the place to go. […]

There’s never been a better time to upgrade your toothbrush! (Picture: Metro/Amazon/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Cyber Monday may be over for another year, but if you’re on the hunt […]

Here are just a few hot picks we’re adding into our basket on this Prime Day 2025. (Picture: Metro/Amazon) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Amazon has finally launched its hotly anticipated […]