Parfetts has opened its first Go Local store in Glasgow as it looks to strengthen its presence across Scotland.
The 1,000 sq ft Dumbarton Road store, which is led by independent retailer Nathalie Fullerton, opened on 24 April following a significant refurbishment and conversion from a One Stop convenience store.
Parfetts has seen rising demand from retailers across Scotland, with deliveries now reaching Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas each week.
The employee-owned wholesaler said the country remained a “priority region” as it worked towards adding more than 300 symbol stores nationwide in 2026, alongside continued growth in southern England.
“Bringing Go Local to Glasgow is a really exciting step and something I believe will resonate strongly with customers in the area,” said Fullerton. “I want the store to stand out not just on value but on the overall experience, so expect to see lots of locally sourced produce on the shelves and a food-to-go option among other new services.”
She explained that the switch to Go Local would enable her to deliver this experience through “range expansion and unbeatable promotions, while retaining my independence as a retailer”.
Parfetts joint MD Guy Swindell said the opening was a “major milestone for the business and reflects the growing appetite” the wholesaler is seeing from Scottish retailers.
“Nathalie is exactly the kind of forward-thinking retailer we want to partner with,” he added. “Her focus on providing dedicated service, coupled with her commitment to improving the industry, women in retail, community engagement and future services such as deposit return, clearly shows how independent stores can evolve to meet changing customer needs.
“Scotland is a key part of our expansion strategy, alongside our continued development in the south of England. We are building real momentum and look forward to welcoming more retailers into the group over the coming months.”
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