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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 20-Feb-18 17:57:09

We are constantly looking at the way we work with brands and thought it might be useful to ask which ones you like best, why, and what you would tell them they were doing right/wrong if you had the chance. We would also love to know about any products you particularly like from your favourite brands too

Mapleleaf Wed 21-Feb-18 10:46:11

I'm a Lakeland fan, too.
Heinz beans & soups
Lurpak
Dyson cordless vacuum
Thornton chocs
Jelly babies - Bassetts
Twining English breakfast tea & Darjeeling tea.
Panasonic breadmaker
I'm sure there are other brands too, but these are the ones that come to mind for now!

littleflo Wed 21-Feb-18 10:36:39

My favourite shop is Wilko for budget buys, vast range and friendly staff. I like Lakeland, Ecco Shoes, Waitrose and Uniqlo. I don’t need any other shops.

blueberry1 Wed 21-Feb-18 10:35:37

Reiker shoes,Galaxy chocolate(much nicer than Cadburys IMO),Yeo Valley,Paco Rabanne perfume and Nivea face creams.

Madsad Wed 21-Feb-18 10:25:24

PG tips, no other will do
No7 face creams
M&S trifle
Jo Malone perfumes

henetha Wed 21-Feb-18 10:24:12

I agree. The only crumpets worth eating are Warburtons.
They are yummy.

gerry86 Wed 21-Feb-18 10:21:40

Another Lakeland fan here, and totally agree with janeainsworth about Miele vacuum cleaners, they are great. Love Warburton's bread and crumpets too.

moorlikeit Wed 21-Feb-18 10:20:36

I try to shop ethically and the latest challenge is to avoid palm oil or at least any that is not labelled "responsibly sourced" or "certified sustainable palm oil". The devastation of the rain forests will affect all of humanity in the future and it is only consumer power that can prevent a disaster.
Having researched this recently I am now now avoiding Cadbury's (owned by Mondelez International) and Thorntons. I now favour shopping at more ethically minded supermarkets: M&S , Sainsburys, Waitrose and the Co-operative.
For helpful guidelines see this link:
www.rainforestfoundationuk.org/media.ashx/rf-palm-oil-guide-update-v3.pdf

mabon1 Wed 21-Feb-18 10:19:52

VanDal shoes are brilliant, get them online in sale

Urmstongran Wed 21-Feb-18 10:12:30

Your list made me giggle gmelon because you had listed all that chocolate & sweets..... and your list item was loo roll!
??

Missfoodlove Wed 21-Feb-18 10:08:45

I am rarely “ brand loyal” and flit from different brands depending on promotions and price, however five years ago I started using Bare Minerals cosmetics and will not buy any other brand, their foundations, bronzers and lipsticks are the best I have ever used, as the products go a long way they are good value.
As far as High street shopping is concerned I love TKMAXX, I have had some outstanding buys from there, it is always my first port of call if I’m looking for clothing and homewares.
At the luxury end I adore Diptique and Penhaligons candles and scents but these are usually presents or an annual treat!

wildswan16 Wed 21-Feb-18 10:06:04

Hotter - their shoes may not be the best for strutting down a red carpet,, but they are soooooo comfy.

Cadbury Dairy Milk
and
Heinz tomato soup

loopyloo Wed 21-Feb-18 10:05:34

I am always trying to save by trying cheaper brands but stick to Persil non bio, PG tips , Fairy liquid. Taylor's coffee.

michellehargreaves Wed 21-Feb-18 10:03:23

Lidl for ever.

Teetime Wed 21-Feb-18 09:04:43

Mustn't forget Gordons and Schweppes although Silent pool is in the running too.

Teetime Wed 21-Feb-18 09:03:20

Yes definitely Lakeland although they can be pricey.
Kelloggs
Twinings
Persil
Fairy Liquid and Power spray
Domestos
Heinz
Baxters
Haagen Daaz
Taylors (coffee)
Sainsbury
Lurpak
Green and Black
Lindt
Clarins
Clinique
Dior
Chanel
Liz Earle

I could go on. grin

Christinefrance Wed 21-Feb-18 08:42:27

Living in France I miss M & S meal deals and like others Lakeland, Next and Thorntons chocolate are favourites.

Willow500 Wed 21-Feb-18 08:21:43

Coffee has to be the Tassimo XL5 which I dilute with a little water or instant Kenco Millicano - they're the only ones which taste vaguely like coffee to me. I used to have R Whites lemonade lollies every day due to the texture but they've changed the recipe (and shape) and ruined them so now on Tesco's finest orange ones. Don't think we stick to any other brands really although cat litter has to be the Worlds best as it's flushable smile

gmelon Wed 21-Feb-18 00:58:23

I love Lakeland, but then again I love the pound shop too.
Found some Jane Asher bakeware and utensils in the pound shop. Very nice.

Cadburys Chocolate, any of it, by the barrowload please.
Lindt Dort
Thortons original toffee and that sugary tablet stuff they sell.
Toffifee
Black Magic for a box of chocolates.
Andrex.

gmelon Wed 21-Feb-18 00:54:04

Cereals just have to be Kellogs always.
Unless it's nutty muesli then Dorset Cereals.
Pilgrims Choice extra mature cheddar.
Heinz soup.
Princes salmon.
Marks and Spencer dine in for two.
The Co-Op.
Ariel and Comfort.
Flash , most of the range.
Domestos , The Big One , bleach.
Diet Pepsi, Normal Pepsi.
Robinsons squash.
Yorkshire tea bags.

hildajenniJ Tue 20-Feb-18 23:56:55

My poor bunions love Sketchers shoes, particularly the air cooled memory foam styles. It's like walking on clouds. Also my Dyson V6, makes the stairs and curtain rails so easy to dust.

Chewbacca Tue 20-Feb-18 23:46:13

I do 99% of my food and household shopping in Aldi and I'm 100% satisfied with the quality and prices of their products. Most of my kitchen items are from there too including pots and pans, glassware, kitchen scales, slow cooker etc. Even the GC's school uniforms are from Aldi and the quality is easily, if not better, than from M &S. Every week I grab their newsletter to see what the next week's Special Buys are and to checkout their recipes which are always good.

merlotgran Tue 20-Feb-18 23:35:00

Schweppes! grin

phoenix Tue 20-Feb-18 21:35:43

Check out the fruit content of the jam in Lidl, hard to beat, same as the (I think Kania?) brand of tomato ketchup they sell. Heinz is usually alongside it, but the Kania contains far more actual tomato per Gramm.

Lidl ribeye steak, around £5.45 for 2, never had a duff one and we have it most weeks.

On cleaning products, Dettol Mould & Mildew spray does a great job on dingy grout in the bathroom.

lemongrove Tue 20-Feb-18 21:03:20

Lakeland toaster bags and silicone muffin cases.
Thorntons brazil nut toffee
Sainsburys own brand soups, especially broccoli and stilton.
Original Source shower gels, especially the orange and the lime scents.
Hotter shoes, sandals and boots ( all of them!)
Chanel number 5 parfum

kittylester Tue 20-Feb-18 18:49:06

Another for Lakeland! I also love Seasalt, Joules, Moshulu, Sainsbury's, John Lewis, Waitrose, Napoleon, Schar and Thornton's. I'll be back no doubt!