Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd

Sectors:

  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Co-operative society wholesaling & related production
  • Food & tobacco processing Food processing, general
  • Wearing apparel & footwear production Outerwear & underwear production
  • Chemical production Soap & detergent production
  • Luxury / consumer goods production Wooden furniture production inc upholstery, mattress, mirror, etc

Notes:

Established 1868 and controlled by local co-operative retail societies. Established production facilities re food processing, soap, furniture, clothing, etc, etc. Also flour mills. Gradually reduced especially post war. When in difficulties in 1973, merged with Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd

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