Huge Lidl promotions from Thursday — prices cut up to 90%

17 September 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Lidl promotions start Thursday with discounts up to 90% on cosmetics and car care. Local stock and red price tags determine availability.

From Thursday 17 September shoppers spotted deep Lidl promotions in store, with some price tags showing cuts up to 90%. Shoppers photographed labels that reduced a facial mask from 6.99 zł to 0.69 zł. These dramatic discounts can appear suddenly and vary by location.

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What was found on the shelves

Photos taken in a Lidl store show several very steep reductions. One facial sheet mask dropped from 6.99 zł to 0.69 zł, a 90 percent cut. Another mask appeared at 0.95 zł, down from 2.19 zł; its lowest price in the previous 30 days was 1.06 zł. A Sonax car-cleaning product displayed a 60 percent discount, priced at 2.00 zł. A branded hair mask sold for 6.99 zł after a 30 percent markdown from 9.99 zł. The labels use electronic price tags. Watch the red tags to spot these one-off bargains. The photos originated from a local news site.

Lidl promotions: why expats should care

Deep discounts matter for expats living on fixed budgets. Grocery and household costs affect monthly planning. A 90 percent cut turns non-essential cosmetics into impulse buys. Drivers might buy brand car care at 2.00 zł. However, these deals often reflect local clearance stock. Do not expect identical shelves in every store. Availability depends on remaining inventory at a particular outlet. The retailer also runs broader price campaigns. Official Lidl materials mention the “Twoje niskie ceny” initiative. The chain operates a separate program called “Kupuję, nie marnuję” that sells items with short best-before dates for less. That program differs from the flash discounts shown in the photos.

How to find and use the discounts

Visit shops early if you hunt bargains. Check the electronic red labels carefully. Those labels indicate the clearance prices in each store. Remember that supermarket flyers do not guarantee these exact clearance items nationwide. Bring a reusable bag and check package dates at the shelf. If a price scans incorrectly at checkout, ask staff to check the electronic tag. Keep your receipt until you confirm the purchase.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: In Poland stores use electronic shelf labels for fast price updates. You do not need a PESEL (national ID number) to shop. If a product has a short best-before date, Lidl may sell it cheaper under programs like “Kupuję, nie marnuję.” If you receive a printed fine from police or officials, that document is a “mandat” (a penalty notice). For health or social benefits, agencies like NFZ and ZUS handle insurance and contributions; they rarely matter for daily shopping.

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