High school students learn real-life retail skills with Scotmid
Students from Craigmount High School in Edinburgh have been learning real-life retailing skills with Scotmid Co-operative, as part of their Retail Qualification. The four week practical course, initiated by Co-operative Education Trust Scotland (CETS) and provided by Scotmid’s in-house learning and development team, taught students essential retail theory and principles, including stock control, pricing, product […]
Youngsters enjoy egg-citing Easter event
Local families enjoyed an Easter fun day at Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park on Easter Monday (1 April 2013), which was supported by Scotmid Co-operative. The free community event, organised by Greenhead Moss Community Group, included an Easter bonnet making competition, an Easter egg hunt, a raffle and a tombola. Scotmid Co-operative donated £100 for […]
Newport-on-Tay shoppers take a fresh look at new Scotmid store
Scotmid Co-operative re-launched its Newport-on-Tay store today (29 March 2013), after a major refit to modernise the store and introduce new customer services. Stuart Webster from TayFM was on hand to cut the ribbon and welcome the first customers to their new look store. Newport-on-Tay Scotmid is the first store in Fife to be upgraded […]
Ian Glen retires after 40 years in retail
Scotmid Co-operative has said farewell to Ian Glen, Operations Director, who has retired after a 40 year career in retail – the last seven of which he spent working with the Society. During his time with Scotmid, Ian oversaw an extensive programme of store refits and the successful integration of the Botterills convenience stores. Ian […]
New and improved Semichem opens in Dumfries
A new and improved Semichem store was opened in Dumfries on 22 March 2013, relocating to 73-75 High Street from a temporary unit at the Loreburne Centre. Shoppers to the new look Semichem braved the snow to take advantage of special offers and discounts over the launch weekend, with a number of best selling beauty, […]