Scotmid and Penrith merger moves a step closer
Scotmid Co-operative is pleased to announce that its merger with the Penrith Co-operative Society has moved a step closer, following a special meeting of the members of Penrith on 13 August 2013. 149 members attended the special meeting, where they received presentations about the proposed transfer to Scottish Midland Co-operative Society and had the opportunity […]
High school pipers drum up support at Prestonpans re-launch
Pipers from Preston Lodge High School entertained the crowds at the launch of the new-look Prestonpans Scotmid store today (Friday 2 August) with Forth One breakfast radio host, Arlene Stuart. Scotmid recently awarded a sponsorship to the Preston Lodge High School Pipe Band to pay for new equipment, including a new bass drum, and costumes. […]
Scotmid launches first in-store butcher with Stuart’s of Buckhaven
Scotmid Co-operative has opened its first in-store butcher shop, as part of a new partnership with local butchery, Stuart’s of Buckhaven. The butchery counter is now inside Scotmid’s South Queensferry store and will employ two full-time butchers from Stuart’s – a sixth-generation family run business based in Fife. Customers will be able to pick up […]
Scotmid helps launch Edinburgh’s first Community Alcohol Partnership
Scotmid Co-operative has helped to launch Edinburgh’s first Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) to tackle underage alcohol sales and street drinking in the East Edinburgh area. The parternship was officially launched today (17 July 2013), supported by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice. The East Edinburgh Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) is a campaign to educate the public on […]
Scotmid and Penrith Co-operatives Work Towards Merger
The Boards of Scotmid and Penrith Co-operatives have agreed to merge the two Societies subject to member approval. The next stage will see the sharing of information with a view to the merger completing in the Autumn of this year.At this stage there will be no further announcements from either Society. Scotmid Co-operative is Scotland’s […]