By Peter A Walker
Copyright insider
Scotmid Cooperative has reported turnover of £213m, with a trading profit of £112,000.
The supermarket chain’s financials for the 26 weeks ended 26 July 2025 also showed net assets increasing to £125.4m – up by £3.8m from July 2024.
The results came despite one of its “most challenging trading periods in recent memory“ and the impact of the cyber attack on the Co-op Group in May, which disrupted Scotmid’s supply chain and affected stock availability.
An ongoing capital investment programmes include store refits, a new opening in Fountainbridge, infrastructure upgrades and the rollout of self-scan checkouts.
The society has also prioritised investment in its expanded funeral division, in particular with enhancements to care centre facilities.
Karen Scott, chief executive of Scotmid Co-operative, said: “This was a half-year like no other – while none of our systems or data were compromised, our supply chain was heavily impacted by the Co-op Group cyber incident.
“Stores continued to trade, systems were safeguarded, and our commitment to members and communities never wavered – that resilience is something I’m incredibly proud of.”
The food convenience division bore the brunt of the disruption. However, ”solid performances” from Scotmid’s property and funeral businesses helped offset some of the retail volatility.
The property business continued to benefit from long-term strategic investment, while the funeral division remained stable, despite market-wide shifts in demand.
Scott added: “Retail conditions remain tough and cost pressures are real – but we’re in a strong position to move forward.”
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