# Shopping Essentials

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These are a list of grocery shops that are available in Birmingham:

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="background-color:orange;"><strong>Best Prices!!</strong></mark></td><td><ol><li><p><strong>Aldi (Cheapest!)</strong> </p><ol><li><a href="https://g.co/kgs/RtkY4kP">Selly Oak Branch</a>: near UoB Campus</li></ol></li></ol><ol start="2"><li><p><strong>Lidl</strong></p><ol><li>Register their free <a href="https://www.lidl.co.uk/c/lidl-plus/s10023095">LidlPlus </a>for discounts </li><li><a href="https://g.co/kgs/urkyAhq">Dugley Road Branch</a></li></ol></li><li><p><strong>Iceland</strong></p><ol><li>This is great to find frozen fish!</li><li><a href="https://g.co/kgs/r4t3Tva">High Street Branch</a></li></ol></li></ol></td><td></td><td><a href="https://154884171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5C7GFh6GILK0jbKcUlYW%2Fuploads%2FvhajZKfZ4VOq1dAxEM8g%2FScreen%20Shot%202025-04-21%20at%2022.27.30.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c5b43c1d-66e1-4646-833a-ae2157242c36">Screen Shot 2025-04-21 at 22.27.30.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><div><figure><img src="https://154884171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5C7GFh6GILK0jbKcUlYW%2Fuploads%2Fnp4QdI0VxVpmfmmZX8WT%2FScreen%20Shot%202025-04-21%20at%2022.30.20.png?alt=media&#x26;token=15db3c23-e60d-42fc-86b7-185bd8985924" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div></td><td><mark style="background-color:orange;"><strong>Best Premium Range</strong></mark></td><td><ol><li><p><strong>M&#x26;S Food (Most expensive)</strong></p><ol><li>Also great for purchasing small snacks for oleh2 (the cookie and shortbread ranges are the favorites!)</li><li><a href="https://g.co/kgs/Q46h6ch">New Street Station Branch</a></li><li><a href="https://g.co/kgs/dVb8X8J">Bullring Branch</a>: biggest store they have</li></ol></li><li><p><strong>Waitrose</strong></p><ol><li><a href="https://g.co/kgs/KtoXiRu">Harborne branch</a></li><li>You can find a lot of british brands here</li></ol></li></ol></td><td><a href="https://154884171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5C7GFh6GILK0jbKcUlYW%2Fuploads%2FhSn5aoV3v7VB0CFdTBGf%2FScreen%20Shot%202025-04-21%20at%2022.30.47.png?alt=media&#x26;token=cf475ff3-45e7-4ffe-8653-9a9bb53c2194">Screen Shot 2025-04-21 at 22.30.47.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="background-color:orange;"><strong>Best Convenience and Variety of Products</strong></mark></td><td><ol><li><p>Tesco:</p><ol><li>Tesco Express are slightly more expensive: <a href="https://g.co/kgs/XvbAUnm">Selly oak Branch</a></li><li>Don't forget to register to their free clubcards for cheaper prices</li></ol></li><li><p>Sainsbury</p><ol><li>Register their <a href="https://www.nectar.com/">nectar cards </a>for free to get discounts</li><li><a href="https://g.co/kgs/NnwQB5y">Selly Oak Branch</a>: biggest store they have</li></ol></li><li><p>Morrisons</p><ol><li><a href="https://g.co/kgs/Q34Q6Lg">Hagley Road Branch</a></li><li>Don't forget to register to their <a href="https://www.morrisons.com/more/">morrisons more card</a></li></ol></li></ol></td><td></td><td><a href="https://154884171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5C7GFh6GILK0jbKcUlYW%2Fuploads%2FDFNlJQISQ5Z2Vj4MOWQ3%2FScreen%20Shot%202025-04-21%20at%2022.32.05.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f09e2669-616a-4b56-87ea-e85c71341772">Screen Shot 2025-04-21 at 22.32.05.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
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{% tab title="Retail Store (Home Needs)" %}
Best Price and Variety of Products

1. B\&M\
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2. Poundland: everything only costs for a pound\
   ![](https://154884171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5C7GFh6GILK0jbKcUlYW%2Fuploads%2FkXVOuzRr4NhvrtY0YrxF%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=d0303b73-0300-405b-a426-1d4783cb85b7)
3. Home Bargains\
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{% tab title="Pharmacy & Beauty" %}
Most Popular and Biggest in the UK

1. Boots: Pharmacy and Beauty Store (most complete)\
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   Recommend store: 📍 [High Street Branch](https://g.co/kgs/Fkg6p9Z)
2. SuperDrug: Makeup and Drugstore\
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   make sure to purchase their student discount card for discounts!
3. Sephora: Makeup only\
   ![](https://154884171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5C7GFh6GILK0jbKcUlYW%2Fuploads%2FaLARR8rCdUZCPIb1XRDx%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=166df2f1-c21d-4108-addc-3c8b1dccc944)\
   📍[Bullring Branch](https://g.co/kgs/eMvMjmK)
4. Korean skincare\
   ![](https://154884171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5C7GFh6GILK0jbKcUlYW%2Fuploads%2Fqkd9VPq9DK8fNJhYL5I3%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=4b4a0baf-8fe3-40e4-8fe8-59b7cd9d8d90)\
   📍[Bullring Branch](https://g.co/kgs/ANjkKT2)
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{% tab title="Fashion Needs" %}

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* Best Value, Affordability, and Variety of Products
* Some products are also cheaper than in Indonesia&#x20;
* Sell coats, vest, puffer jackets, beauty products, sleepwear, loungewear, home essentials, etc.&#x20;
* Recommend: [High street ](https://g.co/kgs/aPHQGK1)Branch
* Opens: 8AM - 9PM except for Sunday: 10.30AM - 5PM
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{% tab title="Home Electronics" %}

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{% tab title="E-Commerce" %}

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{% tab title="Food Deliveries" %}

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* All apps offer Newcomer / Student Discount. Kindly Double Check
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**Student Discounts:** Download and Register these Apps for exclusive discounts on brands and food

1. Uni Days [Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/unidays-student-discounts/id599608562) | [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myunidays\&hl=en_GB\&gl=US)
2. Student Beans [Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/student-beans-uni-discounts/id994482161) | [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.studentbeans.studentbeans\&hl=en_GB\&gl=US)
3. Totum

**Must try  UK's favorite Sweets!:**&#x20;

1. Terry's  Chocolate\
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2. Scotland's popular soda: IRNBRU\
   ![](https://154884171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5C7GFh6GILK0jbKcUlYW%2Fuploads%2FU54LrjFtUphmiZXdxReE%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=a6b7fd82-02c3-44b8-b557-659ff98177ad)
3. M\&S Cookies:\
   ![](https://154884171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5C7GFh6GILK0jbKcUlYW%2Fuploads%2FuPTObNAjg8Kjd9WHW5Mj%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=9a3c2e5a-d95c-4cff-a147-5206fe4fdb4c)
4. Walker's Shortbread Cookies:\
   ![](https://154884171-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5C7GFh6GILK0jbKcUlYW%2Fuploads%2FPIEoausc9zcdpZt6thby%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=aca0ac22-0fa0-4b8a-931c-95536306f433)
