Grainger Market Delivery reaches another milestone this month as it marks the online shopping portal of the famous Newcastle City Market's second birthday. One of the most positive business stories to come out of the pandemic, Grainger Delivery has delivered to over 40,000 customers across not just our Northeast - but now across mainland UK as of last month.
Its a huge achievement for the small team of Grainger Market Traders who along with creative agency Niltoni 360º founded the online site and delivery service www.GraingerDelivery.com. Over 20 of the 186 year old market’s traders supply fresh fruit and veg, locally sourced meats, cheese, breads, cakes, local beers and spirits as well as international products from Spain, Chinese Street food and organic, vegan whole-foods… an expansive range of over 2000 products that offer the opportunity to ditch the major supermarkets and get a ‘one stop locally sourced weekly shop’ .
The online store has developed a string of corporate clients too, from Universities in the region to facilities giant Sodexo to the regions NHS Trusts and even major Hotel Groups. Darren Phillips, one of the Grainger Delivery’s founders and head of operations said “It’s been a rollercoaster journey for everyone this last two years, we’ve transformed from an almost emergency service, to a fundamental part of what the Grainger Market offers for consumers who want to shop local and support small independent businesses”.
John Phillips, who Chair’s the Grainger Market Traders Federation has been fundamental in championing the service beyond its initial pandemic support to a sophisticated online shop said “with inflation and the cost of living rising so dramatically in recent months, with even further strains on the pockets of ordinary working people ahead; we have been lucky enough with our supply chains to keep prices as they were over a year ago. Shopping local is great support for the Market and the small businesses who are based there but also the wider community who benefit from great quality products at inflation busting prices. ”
The Grainger Delivery online store offers fresh fruit, locally sourced meats, cheese, delicatessen, street foods, wines and locally produced Tyneside Firebrick beers; as well as bakery and confections from the market’s baker French Oven .
Going forward, the store expanded to offer deliveries beyond the north east, to offer our fantastic produce to customers across mainland UK – and have also expanded their range of luxury Hampers, under their brand Phillips & Wilde – which is perfect for those special occasions.
Craig Wilde who heads up creative agency and co-founders Niltoni added “the project has been a labour of love for all involved, and as we move forward, we have more products and services coming on board for the year ahead such as Ready meals, expansion of ‘Heat N Eat’ Street food which offer exciting times for Grainger Market Delivery, our market traders and most of all our valued customers”. This week the Grainger Delivery want to offer every reader free delivery on their weekly shop – spend £35 or more and get free delivery (worth £4.50). Use code INSIGHT22 at checkout!
