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Bargain retailer launches its first Scottish store in Inverness

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Bargain retailer launches its first Scottish store in Inverness


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Staff at Boyes.
Staff at Boyes.

A bargain retailer has launched its first Scottish store in Inverness.

Boyes will now be based inside the Co-op on Telford Street and has created 10 new retail jobs.

Boyes will sell a wide variety of products including clothing; homewares; electrical appliances; stationery, DIY products; soft furnishings; wool and haberdashery, craft and hobby; pet products and seasonal ranges.

Co-op’s Telford Street store – which supports around 40 local jobs – has undergone a major makeover over the past nine weeks.

Robert Vanderheijden (Boyes) with Evie and Aiva from Merkinch Primary School who helped to cut the ribbon, and Co-op store manager Roddy Macleod.Robert Vanderheijden (Boyes) with Evie and Aiva from Merkinch Primary School who helped to cut the ribbon, and Co-op store manager Roddy Macleod.
Robert Vanderheijden (Boyes) with Evie and Aiva from Merkinch Primary School who helped to cut the ribbon, and Co-op store manager Roddy Macleod.

Roddy Macleod, Co-op’s Telford Street Store Manager, said: “We have had a great response. The whole team is delighted to relaunch the Telford Street store with a fresh new look following a six-week investment programme.

Staff at the front of Co-op.Staff at the front of Co-op.
Staff at the front of Co-op.

“We are also pleased to welcome Boyes into our store, we are confident that this will be a popular addition for local shoppers.

Robert Vanderheijden (Boyes) with Evie and Aiva from Merkinch Primary School who helped to cut the ribbon, and Co-op store manager Roddy Macleod.Robert Vanderheijden (Boyes) with Evie and Aiva from Merkinch Primary School who helped to cut the ribbon, and Co-op store manager Roddy Macleod.
Robert Vanderheijden (Boyes) with Evie and Aiva from Merkinch Primary School who helped to cut the ribbon, and Co-op store manager Roddy Macleod.

“Our aim is to operate at the heart of local life and we have worked to develop the range, choice and added services to create a compelling offer to serve our community conveniently. The store also has a focus on delivering value, with member price savings across a wide range of everyday essentials so that the people who own our business, our member-owners, benefit every time they shop.”

Cutting the ribbon at Boyes.Cutting the ribbon at Boyes.
Cutting the ribbon at Boyes.

Chairman of Boyes, Andrew Boyes, commented: “As a family business that has been trading in England since 1881 we are pleased and proud to be introducing our brand into Scotland with our new store in Inverness – Our Partner Agreement with Co-op and the major refurbishment of their Inverness store has provided an ideal opportunity for Boyes to start trading in Scotland and show the local people what Boyes means by value and variety!”

Boyes at the Co-op on Telford Street.Boyes at the Co-op on Telford Street.
Boyes at the Co-op on Telford Street.

Mark Matthews, director of format and innovation, Co-op, added: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Boyes, and to be part of Boyes expansion as they launch their first Scottish store.

Co-op has undergone a refurbishment.Co-op has undergone a refurbishment.
Co-op has undergone a refurbishment.

“As we invest in transforming our Telford Street store we are committed to creating added services which provide a compelling customer offer in the community. The addition of a Boyes outlet will offer further value and choice for our member-owners and customers in Inverness.”

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