LifestyleViralIf you're someone who constantly struggles to reach the top shelves at the supermarket, you are certainly not alone. Now one shopper has the best trick to solve the issue16:59, 21 Jul 2026Anyone who struggles to reach the top shelves of a supermarket knows the painful feeling all too well. Whether it's the last bottle at the back or an item on the top shelf, no one likes that embarrassment.‌One woman recently dealt with a situation like this – but after learning a simple trick, her life has changed drastically. Gone are the days of attempting to climb the shelves, with varying success, or trying to hunt down a staff member because this trick is a real game-changer. The tip was demonstrated in a Sainsbury's store – and perfect as not many people knew about it.‌Elizabeth Hutton shared: "Public service announcement for my short friends! Did you know this supermarket tip?"‌She revealed if a product at the back of a high shelf is simply too far out of reach — and let's face it, who can genuinely stretch to the top shelf, let alone the back of it — there's a brilliantly clever way to tackle the problem.In the clip, one woman is seen straining to reach the back of the shelf before giving up and walking away defeated. But then another woman steps in, grabs something, gives it a tug, and the Coke she was after slowly glides forward within easy reach.‌Content cannot be displayed without consentHow Sainsbury's Automatic Shelf Pushers Help Short ShoppersViewers were absolutely gobsmacked by the revelation. If you ever find yourself struggling to reach an item at the back of a deep shelf in Sainsbury's, you can make use of the automatic shelf pushers. These are commonly found on shelves stocking bottled goods or smaller items, as fresh produce is not typically displayed on such deep shelving.Simply reach towards the front of the shelf and gently pull or slide the small metal or plastic bar forward, which will bring the products at the back within easy reach, allowing you to grab what you need and get on with your shopping.Article continues belowThe revelation left people in the comments utterly stunned. One woman wrote: "Well, that's going to stop me looking so silly in the future, the climbing up, using other items to hook around!"A second person shared: "Yep happens to me all the time they think we are all tall these supermarkets do." Another pointed out: "Need this in Lidl for the yum yums had the same problem a few days ago."Have you used this trick before? Let us know in the comments...Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Sainsbury'sSupermarketsViralTikTokUmm what?