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A store on the move: Davie’s grocery van transforms convenience retail in Glasgow

Davie’s Mobile Grocery Shop

Davie’s Mobile Grocery Shop

Photo: Payzone

In Glasgow's East End, Davie’s Mobile Grocery Shop is rewriting the rules of convenience retail. Operated from a van, this innovative store brings groceries and essential services directly to the community, making shopping easier and more accessible.

Through a partnership with Payzone, Davie has extended his offerings to include bill payment services, enhancing both customer convenience and his business prospects.


After identifying a need for more accessible shopping options, Davie ventured into mobile retail, creating a unique business model that’s as practical as it is innovative.

Davie\u2019s Mobile Grocery ShopDavie’s Mobile Grocery ShopFacebook

“It’s essentially a store on wheels. I sell almost everything you can buy in a traditional convenience store, but instead of having a retail space, I use a van and travel around the East End of Glasgow,” Davie has said.

Beyond selling groceries, Davie’s mobile shop has become a social hub. It’s a space where locals not only pick up their essentials but also connect with one another.

“I enjoy speaking to different people every day. I have regulars now, and it’s nice to chat with them and find out how they and their families are getting on,” he added.

Like traditional convenience stores, Davie’s shop offers a range of products including everyday essentials such as bread and milk, which are the top sellers; food items such as tea, coffee, cold meats, bacon, sausages; household goods including toiletries and cleaning products; and a range of treats and snacks.

Davie\u2019s Mobile Grocery ShopInside the Davie’s Mobile Grocery ShopFacebook

By bringing these goods to his customers, Davie makes shopping accessible for those who might struggle to visit a store.

“It allows people who aren’t able to travel, for whatever reason, to pick up their groceries and pay their bills without having far to go,” he said.

Davie’s partnership with Payzone has elevated his business by integrating valuable services like gas and electric top-ups and regional offerings such as SPT ZoneCards.

“It’s definitely brought new customers to the van. Most people also spend money buying groceries, so it’s helped improve turnover,” he said.

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