1. Christmas delivery and collection slots at Asda store are now open. The chain states that customers need to book a suitable time between 21 and 23 December to be able to shop the food in their.
2. With Chritstmas Day just over six weeks away, supermarkets across the UK are urging customers to book in their delivery slots. Sainsbury's, Tesco, Aldi, Waitrose and Asda have all updated their.

Morrisons says: 'Please note we have very limited delivery slots available. If you want to edit an order already placed please wait. 'We are doing everything we can to increase the number of delivery slots and capacity we can accommodate.' The shop is also offering boxes of essentials, which cost £35 and can be ordered via next day delivery.

There’s no doubt that getting a shopping delivery slot has been harder than usual since the UK went into lockdown eight weeks ago.

In an attempt to take some of the stress away, Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert.com has compiled a list of top tips.

The list shows how far ahead each supermarket releases its slots and how you might get your hands on one, reports BirminghamLive.

The supermarket with the longest lead time appears to be Tesco with a massive 21 days, which assumes you know what you’ll want to eat three weeks in advance.

Waitrose and Morrisons release their slots just three days ahead.

So you might know what you want to eat but will you then have enough time to get your order in before all of the slots are quickly taken?

Here’s how the supermarket giants are operating according to Moneysavingexpert.

Three days ahead

Waitrose - used to be in partnership with Ocado but not any more.

So it might well be looking to expand times in due course.

For slots, it said it is 'advising customers to check each morning'.

Shoppers surveyed said they had success from 6am to 8am as well as randomly during the day.

Morrisons - shoppers top tip was to try just after midnight

Five days ahead

Co-op - told Martin Lewis that 'slots are launched every day, at around midnight'.

Seven days ahead

Iceland - the company said times were specific to stores, so Martin Lewis's 'Forumites' reported different results in tandem.

Sainsbury's - told Martin Lewis that 'when the slots are released will vary - there isn't a specific time and it doesn't depend on the store'.

One follower reported success every Monday.

Ocado - the online supermarket was a former partner with Waitrose but recently jumped into bed with M&S and is due start selling its products, as well as its own, from September.

It said there wasn't a fixed time when they were released, but priority customers were emailed about availability.

Once they've had a chance to book, non-priority customers are notified - via a message on the home page - and are then able to book any remaining slots.

14 days ahead

Asda - revealed that slots update as and when they become available in each area. Popular times to get a slot were typically 10pm or midnight, though some followers said between 2am and 4am.

21 days ahead

Tesco - Martin Lewis was told 'slots tend to be released at midnight for three weeks ahead' but that it's busy adding extra vans to create more slots.

Top tips include logging on ten minutes early and then trying to book after midnight.

Shoppers are being warned that supermarket slots are running low at some stores this Christmas.

Tesco, Asda and M&S have already warned about limited slots for Christmas supermarket deliveries, the Manchester Evening News reports.

Tesco is experiencing high demand, while Asda has warned shoppers: 'Once slots are gone, they’re gone.'

Sainsbury's' is urging people not to leave it too late - and M&S says its slots are already running out.

It is clear, then, that shoppers would be foolish to leave it too late as the Christmas dash for groceries and gifts intensifies.

Naomi Schraer of MoneySavingExpert said: 'With ongoing coronavirus restrictions, it's likely supermarket delivery slots will be in even greater demand this year with some households keen to avoid the shops, so it's best to get in while you can.'

The Be Clever With Your Cash website also warns that even if you do get a slot, some must-need items might run out because of the Christmas rush.

So for those who want to plan things now, the MEN has taken a look at the available information.

Tesco

Tesco's website says: 'We're experiencing high demand for slots around Christmas'.

At the moment, shoppers can book a click and collect slot or a flexi saver delivery slot.

The supermarket advises people to book a slot and add a few items to checkout before giving yourself more time to make your final list.

Once you are ready to finish your order, go back and check out again by 11:45pm on the day before your delivery.

Don't worry if you have forgotten something, because you can also amend your order as many times as you like, but make sure to check out each time you do.

But be warned - if there are any Festive Food to Order items in your Christmas basket, you will need to check them out by 11.45pm on December 14.

To find out more and to book a click and collect or flexi saver delivery slot, go here.

Morrisons

Shoppers can get a Morrisons same-day delivery throughout December if they order through Amazon.

The two giants have joined forces ahead of Christmas and you can book a delivery up to 3pm on December 24 - although this does depend on availability.

After that, they will then resume taking orders from 12pm on Christmas Day for grocery essentials from December 26.

So you can see that leaving things until the last minute on Christmas Eve is not an option.

The delivery is free for Prime members.

If you are not already a Prime member you can sign up for a free 30-day trial.

This will also allow you to take advantage of the Morrisons delivery as well as other Prime benefits including TV and film streaming and next-day delivery on thousands of products.

To find out more, go to the Morrisons page on Amazon here.

Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's has opened its delivery and collection slots for December 20-23 - but shoppers are being told not to hang about.

The retailer is urging customers to plan ahead by securing a slot that works for them, three weeks in advance.

Once you have secured a slot, you'll need to check out, but you won't be charged for your basket until the day of delivery or collection.

You can also amend your basket as many times as you like until 11pm the day before.

To find out more and book a slot, go to the Sainsbury's website here.

Asda

It's game on here - Asda has opened its delivery and collection slots for Christmas.

The store says: 'Slots sell out fast at this busy time so make sure you book as soon as you can. Once slots are gone, they’re gone!'.

But be aware - even if you have a recurring slot, you won't be able to use it between December 19 and January 3.

Therefore you'll need to book a new slot over that period before your regular slot will restart automatically after January 3.

To book a slot, go to the Asda website here.

Iceland

Asda Groceries Christmas Delivery Slots Free

Iceland is offering free Christmas delivery for any orders over £35 - but you have to wait a few days yet.

You can order from Monday, December 14 up to Friday, December 18 here.

Delivery slots are available between 6am and 11pm up to December 23.

However, by joining Topcashback you can get £15 off your Iceland Christmas shop.

Asda Groceries Christmas Delivery Slots Online

In addition, if you spend £35 for the free delivery it will cost you just £20 if you are a new member of Topcashback. You can join here.

M&S

Things are already getting tight here.

M&S is warning that due to extremely high demand, there already limited products and collection slots available. There are still slots but you will have to move quickly.

Slots are available between December 22 and 24 for Christmas and December 30 and 31 for New Year orders. You can also pre-order and pay the balance when you collect in store.

You can check for slots and availability here now.