'It’s as cheap for us to go off island even paying the ferry fare and do our shopping, as it is to shop on the island'
FOR many households across Scotland, dealing with the cost of living crisis has meant tighter budgets and shopping around for the best bargains.
A report from the Scottish Government two years ago found that weekly food costs are up to 13% more for island communities and up to 4% higher in remote rural Scotland, compared to urban areas in the UK. The research suggested that people in remote areas are “outshopping” – going to stores outside their local area – but Revoredo-Giha pointed out this could mean incurring extra travel costs.
“If people in remote areas have incomes that are lower and the prices are the same, you have a problem of purchasing power in remote areas.” “Of course it is a matter for the company that wants you to be in a remote area to pay the initial cost of living there. “But essentially we found that if you an urban area or an accessible rural area - suburban and rural fringe, commuter belt - then generally, you're incredibly well served.
“You've generally only got one or two of the major players who are actually providing delivery coverage, and to neighbourhoods or areas that are remote from their stores the actual availability of delivery slots might be quite limited. “However, we absorb these as part of the cost of serving rural and island communities, a responsibility we take very seriously.”The spokesperson added: “In the past 12 months, Co-op has significantly invested into prices to reduce the cost of key lines in stores to help its members and customers during the cost-of-living crisis.
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