ALDI shoppers have been left in hysterics after spotting a ‘funny’ spelling error on a new middle aisle homeware buy - but did you notice it?

Retail landlords have increased their marketing budgets and pinned their hopes on cartoon characters to get more shoppers into their malls in the expectation that consumer spending is set to rise.

Shoppers across the country may be confused by the nod because it's available on receipts nationwide. The receipt will say 'Scouser' after whichever store you are shopping in.

Editorial cartoonists gave thanks this past week for some ripe targets on the national scene. There were the shoppers who couldn't wait to leave the Thanksgiving table to shop for bargains ...