Balfron in Glasgow has welcomed the arrival of a new Morrisons Daily store on the site of a former workshop and car dealership, with a forecourt due to open in the coming weeks. This marks the third Morrisons Daily to open in collaboration with Highland Fuels, with a strong pipeline of further developments planned for the future.
The site, which has been operated by Highland Fuels for three years, has undergone a complete transformation with the new store featuring modern fittings and a product range encompassing fresh produce, daily essentials and popular local lines. There’s also a comprehensive food to go offer, including Rollover hot dogs, a Skwishee machine, Pret coffee and a bakery supported by Aulds.
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 a Pret Express coffee offering and 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.”
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.”
The partnership with Highland Fuels has proven to be a successful collaboration and both companies are excited about future opportunities.
