Last week, Scottish convenience retailer Scotmid officially opened its first new concept store in Uddingston near Glasgow, marking the introduction of a smaller-format model from the group, designed to “reflect modern shopping habits,” it said.
The 1,600 sq.ft. store, located on Old Edinburgh Road, has been designed to deliver “a more focused and efficient range,” Scotmid said, with over 2,000 products tailored to the Uddingston community. Customers can now enjoy a broad choice of food to go lines, alongside a Chopstix Noodle Bar, Costa Coffee and a beer cave.
The opening was marked by longest-serving team member, Christine Steven, cutting the ribbon. Christine has worked in Uddingston for more than 33 years, reflecting the retailer’s long-standing connection to the local area.
Opening day activity featured strong local involvement, with pupils from Aitkenhead Primary School choir performing at the launch.
Brian Boyle, chief operating officer for retail at Scotmid, said: “This new concept store reflects how our customers are choosing to shop today, with a greater focus on convenience, food to go and a demand for a more targeted range.
“We’ve designed the format to make the best use of space, while ensuring we continue to offer the products our customers rely on, alongside a strong mix of local suppliers. This store is an important step in how we continue to evolve our estate to meet changing customer needs, while staying rooted in the communities we serve.”
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