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CLICK & COLLECT TECH Tech firm Graticule Personalistaion is launching a unique ordering platform to help smaller retailers trade more safely and effectively during the Coronavirus pandemic. Forage Lite will enable customers to order, pay for, and pick up orders without having to come into the store and is being offered free to retailers.
‘WE ARE OPEN’ MAP The Independent Retailers Confederation has launched a ‘We are open’ online directory
SPAR SCOTLAND SIGNS UP WITH SNAPPY SHOPPER SPAR SCOTLAND WHOLESALER AND RETAILER CJ LANG HAS PARTNERED WITH FELLOW DUNDEE-BASED HOME DELIVERY APP SNAPPY SHOPPER.
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par Scotland has announced a new partnership with online grocery delivery app Snappy Shopper following successful trials. Designed specifically for the convenience sector, Snappy Shopper facilitates 30-60 minute grocery delivery at in-store pricing across a full range of product categories. Colin McLean, CEO at Spar Scotland, said: “Spar stores are playing a very important role in local communities around the country by helping the vulnerable and those who are self-isolating. With the addition of the Snappy Shopper app, it will make our Spar stores even more convenient by us being able to quickly deliver essential items to consumers without them ever leaving their homes.” Snappy Shopper currently works with over 300 Spar stores across the UK.
to promote small shops still open for business. Shops are invited to add themselves to the interactive map at: www. weareopen.uk/register.
DROP & GO SURGE Drop & Go, the Post Office’s fast track service for businesses and online sellers sending parcels, has seen a 30% increase in use since midMarch as small businesses seek new ways to continue trading during lockdown.
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‘SHOP LOCAL, SHOP LITTLE’ GAINS BIG MAGS’ BACKING NFRN’s ‘Shop Local, Shop Little Campaign’ has gained support from some leading magazine titles. Ads for the campaign have recently appeared in some of the UK’s top-selling lifestyle magazines published by Bauer Media Group including Take a Break, Bella, That’s Life and TV Choice. Shop Local, Shop Little adverts have also gained national newspaper coverage appearing in the likes of the Sunday Mirror, People, Daily Express, Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Sunday Star, Daily Mail and The Daily Telegraph.
Further information about the NFRN’s Shop Local, Shop Little campaign can be found online. Point your browser towards: www.nfrnonline. com/protect/covid-19-informationadvice/
