Poundland

These stores are popping up everywhere, and are one of the few chains which are doing quite well in these tough economic times. The first thing to note about this place is that everything is £1 — no exceptions. They sell all sorts of stuff, including toiletries, cleaning products, food, snacks… the list goes on.
I was in here the other day and picked up a roll of 40 black bags/​bin-​liners, Aquafresh toothpaste, Flash cleaner, 88 Tetley ‘one-​cup’ teabags, a 12 pack of crisps, and a 12 pack of Kodak triple A batteries (the really skinny ones), all for £6. They even managed to undercut B and M (see my review) by selling Fray Bentos pies for £1 (they are price flashed as £2.19).
It’s incredible the amount of stuff you can pick up in here. It’s a very well laid out store too — not the disorganised pile of random items you sometimes find in smaller bargain shops. A quick run in here before you go to do your shopping may save you a few quid on your weekly grocery bill, and it’s an excellent store if you’re travelling around the country and need to pick up some essentials.