Checkout Scotland raises more than £50,000 for grocery colleagues

By Tony Corbin in Industry News 4th September 2023

Checkout Scotland took place for the second year running at Baad Glasgow last month, bringing together more than 800 grocery colleagues for one of the industry’s largest annual fundraising music events in Scotland, raising £53,000 for GroceryAid.

The event was supported by 26 sponsors, including headline sponsorship from Brewdog, Irn Bru, One o One and Rockstar energy drink. Colleagues from across the entire grocery industry attended the music event and experienced product activations and new brands.

Live entertainment was provided by UK dance legend Example, Irish girl group B*Witched and indie rock band, The Supernaturals.

Jane Hill, GroceryAid fundraising director, said: “Checkout Scotland brings the Scottish grocery industry together for fantastic music event, which also provides a unique opportunity to make industry connections and build existing relationships.

“This is an inclusive event which is accessible to both large and small brands, plus we are delighted to see so many colleagues from the independent retail sector here.”

Money raised from Checkout will help GroceryAid continue providing free and confidential financial, emotional and practical support to grocery colleagues through Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Checkout Scotland is returning in 2024 on 5 September.