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Scotmid Co-operative

WasteInsight dynamic markdowns for expiring food

Scotmid's markdown system saved 42.7 tonnes of food waste, Retail Insight reported

WorkingVendor case study

Problem

Scotmid wanted to sell more food before it expired and reduce the amount sent to landfill. Its existing markdown process left room to improve price reductions.

Approach

Scotmid partnered with Retail Insight in 2021 and introduced WasteInsight. The AI system used a dynamic model to recommend price reductions on expiring goods. Scotmid extended the partnership in 2024 after reporting improved sell-through.

Results

42.7 tonnesfood waste saved across Scotmid's stores, as reported in Retail Insight's announcementVendor case study[1]

1.83%year-on-year increase in product sell-through, reported by Retail InsightVendor case study[1]

Takeaway

The project changed how expiring stock was priced within an existing store process. The reported sell-through increase did not establish how much additional profit the markdowns produced.

Sources

Scotmid Co-op drives down food waste, leveraging Retail Insight’s AI solution to save 42.7 tonnes of wasted food from stores
International Supermarket News8 Mar 2024News article

Source summaries

[1]International Supermarket News8 Mar 2024

Scotmid extended its partnership with Retail Insight after introducing dynamic markdowns for expiring goods. Retail Insight reported 42.7 tonnes of food waste savings and a 1.83% year-on-year increase in product sell-through.

Full details are in the original sources.

Added 1 Nov 2026 · Updated 1 Nov 2026