Huge Edinburgh discount store selling cut-price M&S, Waitrose and Tesco items at risk of closure

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An Edinburgh discount supermarket shoppers have hailed as “life-saving” amid the cost-of-living crisis is at risk of closure.

Company Shop, located on Dumbryden Road, sells heavily discounted food and household items. Depending on what's in stock, shoppers can pick up surplus products from major brands like M&S, Waitrose, Tesco, Spar, Co-op, Aldi, Lidl and more, most of which are reduced by 50% of the regular retail price.

All food sold at Company Shop is in date, but may be end of season, overstocked, in need of relabelling, part of a damaged multipack and being sold separately or one of the many other reasons it’s surplus to the requirements of a big brand supermarket. Due to the nature of the business, products on the shelves change regularly – and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

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But the store, which has become hugely popular with both savvy shoppers and families who are struggling to make ends meet, could soon close its doors permanently.

While bosses have stressed that no final decisions have been made about the shop’s future, it is understood that a consultation period with staff is underway. It is unclear how many workers would be affected by a closure.

In a statement shared with the Evening News, a spokesperson for Company Shop said: “We can confirm that due to a number of factors, we are currently considering the potential closure of our Edinburgh store.

“At this point, no firm decisions regarding the future of the store have been taken and we have entered into a consultation period with our employees. We appreciate that this period of uncertainty will be difficult for all those affected, and we will continue to support our team members at the Edinburgh store.

“For now, it’s business as usual at the store. We would like to extend our thanks to our colleagues and partners for their ongoing dedication to Company Shop and our customers.”

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