What time?
There are four major discounts in Britain, which will reach a climax from June to the end of February. Discounts range from 30% to 20%, so as long as you catch up with the time, the discount is extraordinary.
1. Summer sale is a big promotion in summer.
Time: July 1 day to August 3 1 day, 2008.
Features: Out-of-season items, long promotion time.
Summer promotion, also known as "seasonal discount", is also the biggest discount in Britain in the first half of the year; At this time, the items with large discounts will be mainly winter items, with a maximum discount of 50%, such as Cannadagoose and UGG snow boots. According to the experience of the past few years, luxury brands such as Burberry, Boss, Coach, etc. Will also participate, and the strength and number of businesses are increasing year by year.
2. Black Friday Black Friday
Time:165438+1the fourth Friday of October (this year: 2018165438+1October 23rd).
Features: Two waves, mainly driven by e-commerce.
"Black Friday" is also called "Black Friday Shopping Festival" in Chinese. In the local area, this day is usually considered to mark the official start of the Christmas shopping period, which is somewhat similar to the beginning of the domestic year-end promotion. Perhaps just because it is the beginning of a big promotion, the big-name discount of Black Five is not high; E-commerce companies such as Farfetch and MONNIERFreres have super discounts in Black Five, so in addition to big-name clothing bags, food and health care products are also very suitable for selection and purchase.
Black Friday discount is generally divided into two waves, one is Friday discount, and the other is the first cyber Monday after the current week. In fact, it is an extension of the black five by merchants. After all, the promotion time is only one day, which is too unpleasant.
3. Christmas promotion
Time: February 26th, 65438+1October 3rd1.
Features: limited special models
The popularity of Christmas promotion is the promotion of the Spring Festival in China, so it is conceivable that under the national celebration, how big the discount scale of merchants is! And I have to mention that during this time, the winter limited edition and Christmas special edition of major brands are on sale, so students who want it must not miss it!
4. Boxing Day UK "Double 1 1"
Time: December 26th.
Features: the biggest discount in the whole year, national shopping.
How exaggerated is Boxing Day? At six or seven o'clock in the morning, the entrance of the shopping mall is like the Beijing subway during rush hour. The line is long and the people are crowded. As soon as the door opened, people rushed to buy it! It can be said that the climax of the whole Christmas promotion is today, and big brands such as Burberry and Fendi almost threw away the one-year discount limit. Anyway, remember to buy what you like on this day as soon as possible, and don't think about lowering the price later, because after today, there will be no such high discount all year round.
Tips:
1. Generally, on this day, the opening time of major shopping malls will be advanced, and finally the release time of these shopping malls in official website shall prevail.
2. If you have something you like, it is recommended to buy it as soon as possible. Otherwise, the size can easily be bought by others.
Where to buy it
There are many shopping centers in Britain, which often dazzle freshmen and confuse them. So Garfield specially selected some well-known shopping malls or guaranteed shopping blocks for everyone to choose from for fashionable styles and preferential prices.
A. bicester Village, bicester Village
Address: bicester Village, Pingle Avenue, bicester, England
Business hours:
9: 00-20: 00 (Monday to Wednesday); 9: 00-2 1: 00 (Thursday to Saturday); 10 to 19 (Sunday)
Transportation:
(1) Train: You can take the train from London, Birmingham and Oxford to the shopping village. The name of the station is bicester Village Station. One-way time 15 minutes -70 minutes, depending on the starting point.
(2) Bus: At present, only starting from London is supported. The specific departure place can be inquired from official website.
Shopping:
(bicester store map)
Bicester Village has long been as famous as Big Ben in Britain, and has almost become a landmark in Britain. Almost all the big names you can think of are available, and the price is much lower than that in the mall. The bigger brands in the village are:
Burberry raincoat
Located in the center of the shopping village, it is two stories high, with women on the first floor and men on the second floor. Each floor will also be divided into catwalk models and ordinary models. The annual discount will fluctuate between 2% and 6%.
Gucci
Located in the east block of the shopping village, it is a single-storey storefront, mainly based on popular models on the market.
Prada
Located in the west street area of the shopping village, it is a single-storey storefront, connected with miumiu, and its style is also popular in the main market.
Generally speaking, one of Beasley's problems is that the style is not so novel. Most of them are classic models and last season's styles. It is said that every Thursday is the shopping day of Beasley brand. On that day, you may find something more exquisite and desirable.
In addition, the shopping village also provides some very convenient services, and Garfield has also selected several useful points for most tourists here:
Hands-free service
If you buy too many things, it will be very troublesome to go to other homes to choose things, so the shopping village can arrange a shopping assistant to help you take away the purchased goods and keep them properly until you leave; This service can be booked at the customer service center.
Delivery in London that night | delivery in England
The shopping village provides same-day delivery service to all parts of London, and you can send your purchases directly to your hotel. Of course, there is a certain delivery fee. Please consult customer service center or official website for delivery price. (calculated by box)
Global postal service | global express delivery
If you want to send it directly to China, you can use this service! Of course, the mailing cost is not low!
Instant tax refund service | tax refund currency exchange
There are tax refund points for shopping in the village, but only local tax refund forms.
Tips:
When you arrive in bicester, remember to go to the customer service to provide UnionPay cards and passport registration once, and you will get an extra VIP brochure with a 15% discount. Basically, all businesses can use it, of course, it does not involve some products that have been given a great discount.
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Shopping and eating have always been closely related issues. Beasley also considered this problem, so he prepared many rest places and restaurants for everyone to have a good meal.
Dinner: Happy Farmhouse Restaurant Cafe
Authentic English local dishes, including breakfast, lunch and dinner; Based on the overall British peasant style, the dishes needed are hummus, hamburgers and coleslaw, as well as their homemade sauces; This will be a very good place to rest and recharge, but the overall price is higher.
Dinner: itsu
As a chain Japanese fast food restaurant, Itsu will be a good choice for many students who are not used to western food. For example, students who like rice can eat brown rice or sushi, and students who like pasta can have a bowl of hot chicken soup noodles!
Dessert: Amorino | Little Angel Ice Cream
The online celebrity dessert shop in London, a mobile open-air booth, is a very good place to rest in hot weather. What you have to order is their handmade ice cream with various flavors, as well as pancakes. By the way, his milkshake is also very good!
B. Blue Water Shopping Center, Blue Water Shopping Plaza
Features: Brand concentration, the largest indoor shopping center in Europe.
Located near Greenhurt, Kent, the square consists of three shopping areas, including about 330 brand stores, and is the largest indoor shopping center in Europe. The price may not be lower than that of Beasley Shopping Village, but its victory lies in the concentration of brands, not only luxury brands, but also high street brands, which can basically be satisfied by sweeping goods here.
Address: 99 Brewster Street, Greenhead, Kent
C. Manchester Trafford Center, Manchester Trafford Shopping Center
Features: Food court, the second largest shopping center in Europe.
As the second largest shopping center in Europe, it is located in the suburb of Manchester, but it is favored by many department stores. In addition to shopping, it should be mentioned that his cruise ship is a relatively large food plaza in Europe, covering almost all kinds of food in the world. It is said to be a tribute to the industrial revolution and the Manchester Grand Canal.
Address: m 178aa Management Suite, Manchester
1. Outlet Village.
A. Luxury Museum-Harrods Department Store
Features: Luxury department stores all over the world are characterized by rare and limited goods.
Harold, founded in 1834, is known as the most luxurious department store in the world and the only one in the world, featuring Egyptian Middle East style. You know, the famous Princess Diana came together after divorcing Harold's son. Unfortunately, they died in a car accident at 1997, so the shopping mall also set up a special Diana area. If you want to find some rare styles in the market, Harrods is definitely a good choice.
Address: 87- 135 Brompton Road, London, UK
B. the petty bourgeoisie under British artistic freedom
Features: Du Ze-style traditional British shopping malls, high-grade beauty cosmetics.
1875 Liberty is one of the traditional shops in London. Shopping here can be said to be a real enjoyment. First, enjoy the natural sense of commodity fashion; Secondly, the beautiful hall design in the store, with clear lines and bright colors, makes people feel as if they are in an exciting era that challenges everything from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
Address: W 1B5AH, Regent Street, London
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Liberty Department Store is an antique department store, located between Oxford Street and Regent Street. At the beginning of its establishment, it was famous for importing textiles, furniture and decorations from Japan and the eastern world. Since then, the title of "Easter Market" has spread like wildfire. Since the opening of 1875, 100 has been looking at the world with its own eyes for many years, and 100 has been quietly sticking to its noble taste for many years.
C. "Royal Exclusive"-Fortnummason
Features: Main high-end food, exclusive to the royal family.
FortnumMason, founded in 1707, is currently a supplier of royal food, featuring tea, coffee, biscuits and picnic baskets. Therefore, for those students who are eager to eat, this department store must not be missed. Buy a box of English afternoon tea that Elizabeth is drinking. I wonder if this is the same as a star? With the development, FM now provides some high-end furniture sales on the fourth floor, and you can also enjoy afternoon tea made by royal cuisine on the fourth floor!
Address:No. 18 1 Piccadilly Street, West End of London, UK.
2. Department Store
A. Bond Street
Features: luxury retail battlefield
This block is near Bond Street Station, less than 3 minutes from the station. The main luxury goods are mainly concentrated in New Bond Street, which is one of the main battlefields of the world's largest retailer brand. Basically, all brands of Paris Fashion Week can see it. Yes, the world's largest channel flagship store is here, with a total height of three floors, from ready-made clothes to jewelry and leather goods to perfume, cosmetics and skin care series.
B. Dover Street Market
Features: the aggregation of high-end and trendy brands has a high chance of encountering stars.
Compared with other "old guy" luxury blocks, Dover Street is a young guy. Designed by Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo in 2004, it breaks the usual shopping area in Britain, distinguishes trendy brands from high-end fashion brands, and makes it easier for shoppers to find what they want. But the new model closed down twice a year. And it is said that you can often meet stars from Europe, America, Japan and South Korea here!
C. Si Long Street
Features: "Old hand" in luxury blocks
Sissloane Street became famous in the international luxury circle as early as 17 12, and is now recognized as one of the most unique and luxurious shopping blocks in the world. The German brand MCM is opening a two-story flagship store, as well as other big brands and new models that everyone wants. In addition, London's famous Victoria Albert Museum, Royal Palace Theatre and Saatchi Gallery are all in this block, which can be said to be a real rich area in London.
3. Luxury block
The place and time of the discount season are known, so the problem comes. What should I buy in Britain? Of course, luxury goods like Burberry, Gucci and Prada line up. Would be a good first choice. In addition, there are many high street and niche luxury brands in Britain that are also worth buying. By the way, those snacks in the supermarket that are sweet enough to "melt" you are also a good choice!
What to buy
Burberry raincoat
The first choice is undoubtedly the British local brand Burberry, which is the most expensive in both price and style. Everything from perfume to bags and clothes. Remind Burberry that its largest flagship store in the UK is located at Regent Street 12 1 in London. It is four stories high and covers an area of 4000 square meters.
Gucci
Although Gucci is an Italian brand, it has an absolute price advantage in Britain. Garfield's little friend bought a classic shell bag in Britain, and the price was half of that in China (after tax refund). Reminder: The fifth Gucci flagship concept store in the world, designed by Gucci director FridaGiannini, is located in SloaneStreet, in which Sloaney bag series can only be bought in this store!
Estee Lauder (Estee Lauder)
Estee Lauder is the highest-priced skin care makeup brand bought by China people in the UK, and there is none (if it is a brand suitable for them, of course). The price is almost half of that in China. Estee Lauder platinum luxury pet eye-tightening suit was once all the rage, with a discount season of 38 pounds (about RMB 342), which was sold by a domestic treasure brand store 1080. As a result, the price comparison came out
Lancome (Lancome)
Not much to say, directly compare the price. Take 30ml Lancome Micro Repair Cream as an example. The discount season is 19 (about 170 RMB), and 50ml of domestic counters are sold in 780 yuan.
Guerlain (guerlain)
Guerlain takes the six-color eye shadow of golden diamond, which was popular in the market before, as an example. The discount season in the UK is 29.5 pounds (about RMB 266), and the domestic counter price is 740 yuan.
1. Luxury goods
There are many supermarkets in Britain, large and small, and then I will give you Amway according to the price grade here.
High class
Quanshi supermarket
Originated from American brands, it focuses on healthy organic food, and the same type of goods are much higher than ordinary supermarkets, mainly concentrated in London.
Max Spencer
Max Spencer of China, a British brand, was founded in Leeds,1884; Fruit thinning products are more expensive than ordinary supermarkets, and the variety and quality of snacks and desserts are more prominent.
Vitros
British local brands, mostly concentrated in office buildings and some rich areas, are the main choices for white-collar workers. Their characteristic is that they often have things that the mass supermarket doesn't have, and the overall style is convenience stores.
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In other words, most people choose lifestyle supermarkets, including Tesco, sainsbury and ASDA. There are also some cheap supermarkets in Britain. The price of goods in supermarkets is lower than the average price, but the freshness of social food needs to be carefully identified. The main brands are Morrison (meat), Iceland (frozen fast food) and Poundland (snacks).
Food recommendation:
moth
As the saying goes, "as deep as the sea as Muller", this description is more appropriate. Many students returning from studying abroad often miss British yogurt. Muller is the most popular yogurt in Britain and has always been in the dominant position of yogurt. This yogurt family is particularly large, and there are many kinds, including high-calorie routes and low-calorie routes. Moreover, they launch a limited edition of flavor every year, winning the hearts of a large number of diners. Among them, Garfield recommended adding rice to Miller rice, which tastes like pudding. By the way, Mueller also has his own high-end series Mueller Amore. Students who are not poor in money can try!
Lady's full butter pistachio almond cookies
Pistachio cookies are one of Garfield's favorite cookies in Britain. Perhaps because I have a natural passion for pistachios, anything with pistachio flavor can't be resisted. This biscuit is rich in milk flavor and moderate in sweetness, which is a perfect match with English black tea. This kind of biscuit is also produced by Martha's supermarket itself.
Tyrell's
This kind of potato chips also has a Chinese name called "Xiaoxinxin potato chips". Judging from its outer packaging, it is fresh and artistic, ok! And it is gluten-free, low-sugar and low-fat healthy potato chips (although it will still get fat! Ha ha! There are also many flavors, including vegetarian series, high-grade black truffle flavor and strange sweet potato flavor. It can be said that the taste is very wide and it is great with beer!
Aspode
English fruit wine is one of the soft drinks that must be tasted in Britain. Garfield recommended Aspar here. The average alcohol concentration is about 5.5%, and there are many kinds of fruits, including apples, blueberries, grapes, candied dates, apricots and raspberries. Moderate sweetness and rich foam. If the students who can't drink well can choose raspberry, the alcohol concentration is only 3.8%, and they don't like the recommendation of sweetness.
2. supermarket omnivorous goods
British health care products are definitely Barrett (HB) from the Netherlands in terms of price and effect. In fact, this brand of health care products has a certain popularity in China and has also absorbed a large wave of fans. If you buy it in Britain, the price and category will be better.
Office update series
High strength glucosamine chondroitin complex
A compound tablet for bone health problems is very suitable for workers or students who sit at their desks for a long time. Can effectively protect and maintain the connective tissue in joints, so that young people can jump up after working overtime!
vitamin A
Vitamin A is an important component of retinal photosensitive pigment. Adequate vitamin A can keep our eyes bright. After all, I have bad eyes. How can I find a long-lost "boyfriend/girlfriend"?
Vitamin b
B vitamins are water-soluble vitamins, and extra B vitamins are excreted every day, so we need to supplement them every day. B can maintain the nervous system, relieve stress, eliminate fatigue, help prevent vascular occlusion and maintain the health of the heart and blood vessels. This is a good medicine for us who are struggling in the front line of the office.
Natural evening primrose oil capsules
Generally speaking, this capsule mainly regulates endocrine disorders, especially for women, and can alleviate many problems such as irregular menstruation and acne. And it is said to have the effect of breast enhancement and weight loss.
vitamin E
Speaking of beauty vitamin E, how can it be less? Delaying aging, effectively reducing the generation of wrinkles, and reducing the deposition of scars and pigments. Anyway, there is nothing wrong with loving beauty and vitamin e!
There are many kinds of HB health products, which are divided into very fine categories according to the different needs of different people. Therefore, before buying health care products, the most important thing is to look at the demand before going to the specialty store.
3. Health products
Tax refund has always been a must-talk issue when traveling to Britain, so Garfield, this time I also summarized some basic information and precautions of tax refund in Britain, so that tax refund is no longer a headache.
1. Tax refund conditions
Britain stipulates that "tourists from non-EU countries can apply for tax refund". Students can only get the tax refund if you have completely returned to China or have a valid visa in the UK for less than 3 months and can prove that you will leave the EU for more than 12 months.
Not all goods can be refunded; The items listed above are not refundable. In addition, you can only enjoy the tax refund if you shop in a shop marked with duty-free shopping signs. You can ask the merchant before buying this. After purchase, the store will give you a tax refund form, which must be signed by both the buyer and the seller (otherwise it will be invalid)! Then take this form to the tax refund point for tax refund.
2. Tax refund process
Frequently asked questions about tax refund
Declaration: If the tax refund goods need to be checked, they need to go to the customs for inspection before the security check. However, if the unit price exceeds 250 pounds, it must be declared after security inspection, and the tax refund is different.
Time: Generally, the tax refund takes half an hour, and it will take longer if there are many people; Therefore, students who need a tax refund suggest extending your normal arrival time at the airport by another hour.
Tax refund to card or cash: cash is recommended for tax refund, and the time for tax refund to card cannot be controlled, 2-7 months.
Tax refund fee: generally 3.5 (some will charge 4.5), and the tax refund amount is generally 65438+ 00%-20% of the unit price of the goods.
How to refund tax
It is recommended to return small amounts of money before security check and large items after security check.
Airport tax refund point:
1. Heathrow Airport
T 1 Terminal: There is no tax refund point (the original tax refund point was closed on 20 15).
T2 Terminal: customs clearance, global tax refund; Customs clearance is on the fourth floor and on the fifth floor. Time: 5: 00 am-22: 00 pm all week.
T3 Terminal: customs clearance, global tax refund; Customs clearance is on the first floor, while customs clearance is on the boarding pass floor. A whole week: 6:30-22:00 in the morning.
Terminal T4: customs clearance, global tax refund; Outside is near the safety zone on the second floor, and inside is 1 building.
Terminal 5: customs clearance, global tax refund; It's on the second floor outside the customs and the third floor inside the customs. Time: 6 am -22 am.
2. Gateway airport
Tax refund at Gatwick Airport needs to be stamped at the customs VAT office, and then the tax refund can be made at the airport counter, which can be converted into any currency! There are three tax refund counters in the South Terminal and four in the North Terminal.
Tips:
The cash refund fee at Gatwick Airport is 4.50, the maximum for a single person is 1.400, and the card refund is 4,500.
3. Manchester Airport
T 1 dock: inside the customs, outside the customs; Those who close the door are behind the duty-free shop, and those who close the door are opposite the cashier at the 16 counter;
Time: 5: 530am-65438+9: 30pm.
T2 Wharf: inside and outside the customs; Outside the customs, next to duty-free shops, inside the customs, near the check-in counter 1;
One week's time: 6: 00 am-19: 30 am.
T3 Terminal: inside and outside the customs; The closed one is next to WHSmith, and the closed one is opposite the check-in counter of American Airlines.
One week's time: 6: 00 am-17: 00 am.
Tips:
All tax refund points at Manchester Airport are only open to tourists.
4.glasgow airport
Glasgow Airport also has only tourist tax refund points, one in T 1 Terminal and the other in T2 Terminal. T 1 is located at 1L after security check, and the time is from 4: 00 am to 22: 00 am from Monday to Saturday; T2 before security check, time: 4:00-2 1: 15.
Other tax refund points:
1 bicester Village
The tax refund point is next to bicester Tourism Service Center. Working hours are from Monday to Friday, from 9: 30am to19: 30am on Sunday and from 8: 30am to 20: 30am on Saturday. Only local tax refund forms are accepted, but the maximum cash tax refund is 2000/ person.
2. Chester Shopping Village
Shop coordinate number of the tax refund point: CH659JJ. Working hours are Monday to Friday morning 10:00-20:00, Saturday morning 9:00-20:00 and Sunday morning 10:00. Only local tax refund is accepted, and the maximum tax refund for a single cash is 500 pounds.
3. Harrods Department Store in London
The working hours on the second floor of Harras Department Store are from Monday to Saturday morning 10:00 to 20:00 at night, and from Sunday morning 1 1:30 to afternoon 18:00. Only goods purchased at Harrods Department Store are accepted, and the maximum tax refund for a single person is 5,000 pounds.
4. Bond Street
The coordinate number of the shop at the tax refund point is W 1C2JW, and the working hours are: 8: 00 am-12: 00 pm19: 00-22: 00 pm; Only local tax refund is accepted, and the maximum tax refund for a single cash person is 500/ person.
5. Edinburgh
Edinburgh's tax refund point is in waverley Shopping Center.