Edinburgh mum bags over £150 in free shopping thanks to 'supermarket sweep'
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An Edinburgh mum bagged over £150 worth of free shopping after she took part in a 60-second mad dash at a local store.
Nicky Saunders, 27, from Gilmerton, had only one minute to grab as many items as she could – with the entire basket paid for by the home delivery app, Snappy Shopper.
Taking place at Gilmerton Grocers, she was cheered on by her seven-year-old son. 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.
Nicky said: "I usually order from Snappy three to four times a week, but I never imagined I'd be picked for something like this.
"It was nerve-wracking – and 60 seconds flew by faster than I expected!'
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 fulfils nearly 200 delivery orders a day, allowing locals to support independent businesses while enjoying the convenience of shopping from home.
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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.
The app is available to download now on the App Store or Google Play.
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