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 […]
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 […]