Supermarket chain and Highland Fuels promise there’s more to come
SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons and forecourts operator Highland Fuels have teamed up to open their third convenience store in Scotland.
The Morrisons Daily at Balfron, Stirlingshire, marks a significant investment into the local community, says the retailer, with the associated forecourt due to open soon.
Both Morrisons and Highland Fuels say there is a strong pipeline of further developments planned for the future.
The well-established site has been completely, with a modern forecourt and a newly built retail unit designed to serve all visitors. This extensive refit reflects the commitment to blending modern retail conveniences with the look and feel local customers have come to expect, says Morrisons.
Every detail has been designed to harmonise with the surrounding landscape and ensure that the charm of the local area is preserved, while providing a fresh and vibrant shopping experience, with an extensive range of quality products, including fresh groceries, daily essentials and local items.
Popular Scottish favourites are available so that villagers can enjoy the products they know and love, along with well-known brands such as Pret coffee, Rollover’s hot food to go, Skwishee drinks and a bakery supported by Aulds.
Katharine Challinor, head of new business & independent franchise at Morrisons, said: “We are thrilled to open our third Morrisons Daily in partnership with Highland Fuels.
“The store looks fantastic and delivers a fresh and vibrant shopping experience, thoughtfully designed to reflect the local area. Together, we share the ambition to make great quality products available to more people, serving the needs of the local communities.”
Allan Murdoch, retail director at Highland Fuels, said: “We are delighted to be open and provide the community of Balfron and the surrounding area a new quality of retail convenience together with Morrisons Daily.
“The accompanying forecourt services will open in a few weeks’ time, enabling the community to purchase fuel locally without incurring a long drive to the nearest retailer.
“In keeping with the rural setting, the new Morrisons Daily will have a farm shop feel and stock quality products from local companies such as Aulds the Bakers and authentic Indian ready meals from Praveen Kumar, as well as everyday grocery essentials you’d expect to find in a supermarket.
“It is so exciting to bring this project to fruition in what is a wonderful community. We have been based in the local community centre for the duration of the redevelopment and have already engaged with many members of the community who are very much looking forward to the store opening.
“We are also delighted to have established new employment for 13 roles for those within the community that we serve.”
The new store is part of a broader plan to continue expanding Morrisons Daily across the region to bring quality, convenience and choice to more communities. The partnership with Highland Fuels has proven to be a successful collaboration and both companies are excited about future opportunities.
Any independent retailers who would like to become a Morrisons franchise or wish to hear more about Morrisons Wholesale is encouraged visit the Morrisons Daily website.
