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Major supermarket shoppers are devastated after a popular snack was pulled from shelves . Marks & Spencer is scrapping Gigantic Mint Buttons, a favourite at children's parties and as after-dinner treats. TikTok reviewer Awesomeisdifferent noticed they disappeared when she complained she couldn't find the oversized delights "anywhere". "I’m going to have one a day to savour the moment," she said. Another said the mint buttons were "divine". M&S teased a possible return, saying: "We always listen to customer feedback when reviewing future ranges." The M&S website still advertises Gigantic Orange and Milk Chocolate Gigantic buttons. It comes as a leading UK supermarket provides a discount to shoppers over 60 when they visit on a specific weekday . The retailer has been operating this promotion for several years, yet many customers remain oblivious to the offer. It comes as elderly Iceland patrons can secure 10% off their purchases when shopping on Tuesdays, with no minimum spending requirement. They simply need to present valid identification, such as a Senior Bus pass, Driving Licence, Senior Railcard, or Freedom Pass. The company confirmed via its Facebook page : "OVER 60? If you are then you can get 10% your shop EVERY Tuesday in-store! All you have to do is scan your Bonus Club App & show valid ID." Meanwhile, millions of Apple and Samsung smartphone owners could be in line for compensation if a landmark legal claim lodged by consumer watchdog Which? is successful. The case hinges on whether Qualcomm, a global tech firm that designs and manufactures wireless telecommunications products, software, and services, held what is known as "market power" - and, if so, whether it abused this position . Which? has alleged that Qualcomm charged manufacturers like Apple and Samsung inflated fees for technology licences, which it argues would have been passed on to consumers through higher prices, according to the Mirror . A trial kicked off today and is set to run for five weeks at the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London. If this initial stage is successful, a second trial will follow where Which? would seek damages estimated to be around £480million. According to Which?, those who purchased an Apple or Samsung smartphone between October 1, 2015 and January 9, 2024 could potentially be affected. If the claim is successful, the consumer champion estimates that 29 million people could receive around £17 in compensation per phone. The claim would automatically include consumers who purchased specific models of Apple or Samsung smartphones. For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters .
