Scotmid Warrender Park Crowned Store of the Year by Scottish Grocers’ Federation
Scotmid’s Warrender Park store in Edinburgh is celebrating after winning the store of the year award at yesterday’s inaugural Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) Retail Excellence Awards 2013. The Scotmid Co-operative store, located on Warrender Park Road in the Marchmont area of Edinburgh, received the award in recognition of excellence in all areas of the retail […]
Semichem announces sponsorship of STV celebrity news show
Semichem has announced a new sponsorship of the STV celebrity news and gossip channel Showbuzz, as part of the retailer’s Christmas advertising and marketing campaign. Showbuzz is hosted by entertainment reporter Laura Boyd and will air on Fridays at 8.15pm, Saturdays at 6.30pm and Sundays at 6.30pm. The first show sponsored by Semichem will air […]
Scotmid becomes first convenience store chain to install self service tills
Scotmid Co-operative has become the first convenience store chain in the UK to install self service tills. Scotmid’s Pilrig store in Edinburgh will be the first branch to have the new self checkout devices, followed by three other stores in Edinburgh later this year. Scotmid is introducing the self service tills in response to customer […]
Scotmid helps tackle youth unemployment in Scotland with skills workshops
Scotmid Co-operative has provided a series of skills training workshops across Scotland to help tackle youth unemployment, as part of a nationwide initiative by the food and grocery industry. The Feeding Britain’s Future campaign is aimed at helping young unemployed people gain the skills they need to get back into work. Scotmid delivered the employment […]
Busy bees in Coupar Angus receive funding from Scotmid
Scotmid has helped fund a new educational initiative about bumblebees in a local park in Coupar Angus, Perth and Kinross. The ‘bumblebee interpretation board’ will provide the local community with information on bumblebees and their importance in society. It is also designed to encourage park visitors to explore an area designated for biodiversity. The bumblebee […]