MARKS and Spencer fans have hit out at the retailer after they raised the price of a popular sweet by 10p.
The tasty treat now costs £2, which is an increase from £1.90 for a 170g bag last year.
Percy Pigs have been a bestseller for M&S since 1992[/caption]
Percy Pigs, which have been a bestseller for the retailer since 1992, have undergone a 33% price hike since 2017 when a packet cost just £1.50.
Fuming customers have been left outraged by the increase.
Rosie Campbell, 18, said: “No way is it £2 for a packet of sweets. They are not worth that. They have to make their profit but they’re taking the mick.
“Parents will have to say no to their children because of the prices.”
Kieran Dinsdale, 24, who works in a bar in Newcastle, said: “They are lovely but they aren’t worth that.
“I would have to share a packet instead of buying one myself.
“They should have never ever put the prices up. I grew up on them. They should be 25p. It’s just inflation, isn’t it?”
Jade Woods, 23, who is a postgraduate English Literature student at Newcastle University said: “They are sweets, why are the prices going up? Percy Pigs are a British staple. It will impact parents.
“They sell enough Percy Pigs that they don’t have to put the prices up.
“I’m sure they had record profits so to put the prices up on sweets is unnecessary.
“I know importing goods is more expensive after Brexit but they pride themselves on British produce so they shouldn’t be more expensive.”
Meanwhile, 18-year-old Abir Botagat, who is a sixth form student, said: “I get the smaller packets every morning.
“I’m very disappointed that the price has gone up. I don’t know why it’s £2. It doesn’t warrant that price. They are very nice and very tasty.
“It’s expected though as prices have gone up everywhere.”
It’s not just youngsters that are hitting out at the cost, with 69-year-old Raymond Bowman, who is a retired safety officer, saying: “Prices are going up.
“I’m in a good position but I imagine a lot of families are struggling.”
A Marks and Spencer spokesperson said: “We are committed to providing great value across our entire character range and will continue to deliver the exceptional quality and taste our customers know and love.”
