Warm and friendly
Little and often
Fresh and tasty
Range and services
Where we are
Xử lý hàng loạt trực tuyến Our network of convenience stores and newsagents provides essential groceries and services to 1,443 neighbourhoods across the UK.
Our History 1901
Xử lý hàng loạt trực tuyếnThe famous Scottish footballer Robert Smyth McColl opened the first RS McColl in 1901 with his brother Tom.
1973
The Group was founded in 1973 in vending operations and grew to become the established leader in these markets.
1994
By 1994 the Group was involved in retail through its ownership of the long standing Forbuoys chain of newsagents. In 1994 the strategy to convert to convenience was launched and the Group’s first food based stores were opened.
1998
Xử lý hàng loạt trực tuyếnIn 1998 the Martin’s chain of newsagents and convenience stores was acquired. Martin’s was the owner of R S McColl, a brand with strong heritage in Scotland dating back to 1901. The combination of Forbuoys and Martin's created the largest neighbourhood retailer in the United Kingdom.
2000
Xử lý hàng loạt trực tuyếnIn the early 2000s the Group sold its vending interests to focus entirely on retail operations, where the strategy continued to be to open convenience stores.
2005
The Group completed a secondary buy out in 2005 and consolidated its existing store fascias into the core brands of McColl’s for convenience and Martin’s or R S McColl for newsagents.
2014
Xử lý hàng loạt trực tuyếnIn February 2014 the Group achieved a successful listing on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.
2016
Xử lý hàng loạt trực tuyếnIn 2016 McColl's opened its 1,000th convenience store meeting the target it set in 2014 when it listed on the London Stock Exchange.
2017
Xử lý hàng loạt trực tuyếnIn 2017 the Group acquired and integrated 298 quality convenience stores from the Co-op and its annual sales surpassed £1bn for the first time. It also signed a groundbreaking supply partnership with Morrisons.
2018
In 2018 the Group launched the Safeway brand of fresh food and groceries as it began its transition to Morrisons supply.
We are committed to operating responsibly
Being a good neighbour
Xử lý hàng loạt trực tuyếnWe will only achieve our vision to be your neighbourhood's favourite shop if we are a good neighbour in all respects, and that means managing our environmental impact, supporting local communities and looking after our colleagues.
Through the ‘Making a Difference Locally’ scheme, where a proportion of sales we make on selected products are donated to a charity fund, we have supported over 500 local organisations, charities and good causes.
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Making all the difference
Xử lý hàng loạt trực tuyếnExcellent customer service is essential to the success of our business and that’s why it’s a strategic priority for us. We can only deliver excellent customer service with the hard work and dedication of our colleagues. We have 20,000 colleagues, many of?whom live locally to our stores which helps give them a strong sense of community, and customers consistently rate us highly on colleague friendliness and helpfulness.
You can read more about what it's like to work for McColl's on our careers page.
Thinking sustainability
As part of our commitment to being a responsible business, we aim to act in a sustainable way, through driving efficiency, reducing waste, recycling
and compliance.
More information about our approach to energy efficiency and waste can be found in our Annual Report.
Policies
At McColl's, we're firmly committed to conducting all our business activities with integrity and with respect for the communities we serve, and the environment.
Our strategic goals
Growing convenience offer
Xử lý hàng loạt trực tuyếnWorking with our carefully selected supply partners we offer an ever-greater range of products and services to meet the evolving needs of neighbourhoods across the UK.
Excellent customer service
Xử lý hàng loạt trực tuyếnUnderstanding customers and doing everything that we can to meet their everyday needs is at our core. We strive to build loyalty and strengthen our reputation in the neighbourhoods we serve, by providing a warm and friendly welcome along with a host of services that make the lives of our customers easier.
Increase neighbourhood presence
Xử lý hàng loạt trực tuyếnWe will grow our neighbourhood presence by strengthening our brand and acquiring new stores. We will continue to play an important role in supporting the communities we serve.
Our values
Customer first
Simple and consistent
Caring and compassionate
Community champions
* Store numbers correct as at 05 November 2019