Scotmid helps fund new foodbank in Hamilton
A new foodbank in Hamilton that will provide an emergency supply of food to people in need is to receive six months of support from Scotmid Co-operative. Scotmid will be donating £150 in vouchers to the Hamilton District Foodbank each month when the initiative launches on 3 December 2013. Nicola Simpson, who is setting up […]
Moustachioed men and women of Scotmid raise over £7,000 for Movember
The moustache-growing efforts of Scotmid Co-operative staff during the month formerly know as November have raised over £7,000 for Movember and Prostate Cancer UK. Over 80 male staff across the Scotmid family of businesses sprouted new facial hair during Movember and held a number of moustache-themed events to raise funds. These included dress up days […]
First Lakes and Dales Co-operative store opens in Lazonby after Penrith and Scotmid merger
Eager shoppers turned out for the grand opening of the new-look Lakes and Dales Co-operative store in Lazonby today (29 November 2013), following the recent merger between Penrith and Scotmid Co-operative Societies. Pupils from the Lazonby C of E School joined former staff member Jane Watt, who worked at the store for 30 years, at […]
Semichem rolls out the red carpet for affordable celebrity fragrances in new Christmas TV campaign
Semichem has launched its Christmas TV campaign, which invites shoppers to enjoy the red carpet glamour of celebrity fragrances without the celebrity price tag. The health and beauty retailer will show the two 30-second ads from 18 November to 20 December in Scotland and Northern Ireland on STV, UTV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. The […]
Romeo opens Old Kilpatrick Scotmid after makeover
Crowds from Old Kilpatrick turned out today (15 November 2013) for a special event to launch the new Scotmid Co-operative store (formerly Morning Noon & Night). Clyde One Radio DJ, Romeo, cut the ribbon and gave out free goody bags to the first 50 customers. The new-look Scotmid Old Kilpatrick has been transformed inside and […]