Tag: John Brodie
Big birthday for Scotmid
Scottish cooperative society celebrates anniversary
SCOTMID is officially celebrating its 160th birthday.
The cooperative society opened its first store on 4 November 1859 in Edinburgh’s Ponton Street,...
Right up for a challenge
Scotmid eyeing success despite market troubles
EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid saw its trading profit drop by £5.3m despite an increase in turnover for the year...
We weathered the storm
Turnover in the first six months of the trading year at independent co-operative Scotmid was down £6m on last year. But profit remained almost...
Growing again at Scotmid
Food sales performance said to be “ahead of the market”
SCOTMID, Scotland’s largest independent co-operative, has announced a return to growth, reporting a £5.5m operating...
Food to stay fierce says Scotmid chief
Last issue we reported on an increase in Scotmid’s profit in the first half of its trading year. Speaking to Scottish Grocer, chief executive...
One size of Scotmid doesn’t fit 190 stores
John Brodie is chief executive of Scotmid Co-operative. Patrick Duffy spoke to him after the Society released its annual report.
The SG Interview
HE could be...