Nicky Saunders, 27, from Gilmerton, was cheered on by her seven-year-old son as she raced against the clock during a Snappy Shopper Store Dash on Tuesday morning. The challenge gave her one minute to grab as many items as she could – with the entire basket paid for by the home delivery app, Snappy Shopper.
“I usually order from Snappy three to four times a week, but I never imagined I’d be picked for something like this,” said Nicky. “It was nerve-wracking – and 60 seconds flew by faster than I expected!”
With a mix of everyday essentials like cereal, washing powder, baby wipes and Lurpak – alongside a few well-earned treats – Nicky filled six bags worth £154, all of which she’ll be sharing with her partner John and their four children, aged two months to seven years.
The event took place at Gilmerton Grocers, a cornerstone of the local community and one of hundreds of independent shops across Scotland available through the Snappy Shopper app.
Store owner Ram Thiyagarajah, who has run the shop on Gilmerton Dykes Street for 12 years and joined Snappy Shopper three years ago, said: “The Snappy Shopper Dash is a brilliant way to thank our loyal customers and bring some joy to the neighbourhood. Our partnership with Snappy Shopper has helped us serve the community more efficiently while staying connected to our regulars.”
Gilmerton Grocers now fulfills nearly 200 delivery orders a day, allowing locals to support independent businesses while enjoying the convenience of shopping from home.
To celebrate the event, new Snappy Shopper customers can enjoy £12 off their first two orders from Gilmerton Grocers using the code GILMERTON66.
Snappy Shopper partners with local shops across the UK – including SPAR, Nisa, Premier and One Stop – delivering daily essentials, from milk and bread to household goods, in under 30 minutes.