Scottish convenience store retailer Scotmid first shop in Perth is now open as it plans a recruitment drive.
The shop, in West Mains Avenue, was previously a Co-op but when the lease expired Scotmid made a deal with the landlord.
Staff from the previous owner have been retained and three new staff are being hired.
A refurbishment was carried out by lead contractor Proven Contracts and more investment is planned.
Scotmid Perth plans
Kevin Plant, head of food retail at Scotmid, said: “We’re very excited to open our first Scotmid store in Perth.
“I want to say welcome to our new colleagues and a huge thank you to the whole team who have worked tirelessly together to get the store customer ready.
“I know I speak on behalf of them all when saying we can’t wait to welcome customers through our doors to see the new look.”
Among the enhancements is a food to go offering called The Kitchen.
Our NEW Perth store is now OPEN !!
Pop in for a wee look 👀 We are open from 6am to 10pm 7 days a week.
With a new offering on Food to Go available from breakfast rolls, burgers, award winning pizza sandwiches & Costa coffee. #seeyousoon#pizza #breakfast #lunch #costa pic.twitter.com/cI9urtNVgw— ScotmidFood (@ScotmidFood) September 15, 2021
More investment on electronic shelf labelling will be installed soon after a trial in other stores.
Scotmid Perth manager Nicola Stewart said the local community would also benefit.
She said: “My team and I are so excited to begin a new chapter with Scotmid. The store looks fantastic and I have no doubt The Kitchen will be a hit!
“We are already working with the Communities Team to look at ways Scotmid can support our local community. There are great opportunities ahead.”
