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 […]
Comparable results from Scotmid despite difficult start to year
Operating Profit of £2m for the 26 weeks ended 27th July 2013. £0.1m down on the first half last year Focus on new initiatives Steady performance in the context of the markets we operate in. Merger with Penrith Co-operative is important milestone for Scotmid Strong balance sheet with assets of around £95m Scotmid Co-operative has […]
Primary school given bumper book donation at opening of new-look Culloden Scotmid
Pupils from Duncan Forbes Primary School and Ginno Conti from Moray Firth Radio opened the new-look Scotmid in Culloden on 20 September 2013, following a complete refurbishment to improve the store for customers. The store’s re-launch was also a chance for Scotmid Co-operative stores in the area to present the primary school with a donation […]
Merger agreed between Scotmid and Penrith Co-operatives
Scotmid and Penrith Co-operative Societies are delighted to announce that their merger will proceed, after Penrith members voted in favour of the proposal on 28 August 2013 at a meeting of confirmation. 88 members of Penrith Co-operative attended the meeting in the Methodist Church in Wordsworth Street, Penrith, and voted overwhelmingly in support of the […]
Crowds ‘Boogie’ on down to meet radio star at new-look Scotmid
Boogie from 97.3 Forth One officially opened the new-look Scotmid store on St John’s Road in Corstorphine today (Friday 23 August 2013). The radio star was on hand to cut the ribbon and welcome the first customers into the store. The Scotmid store has been completely revamped with a brand new look and new services […]