Greens Retail has acquired the Keystore More store in Lanark from well-known Scottish retailer Wilson Rea.
Wilson opened the site 10 years ago and has built up a strong trade and reputation adjacent to a Pay at Pump station at West Port, Lanark.
The store changes hands today (1 September 2022) and will gradually transition from KeyStore More to Greens of Lanark over the coming weeks. Substantial investment into the premises will significantly enhance the in-store offering and experience, including various energy efficiency measures.
David Bateman, Head of Retail at Greens, said: “We’re thrilled to be launching into Lanark by way of acquisition of an already strong performing store. The store shall benefit from significant investment over the coming weeks to create a store that further delivers for the local community.”
Wilson joins Greens Retail in a Store Support Manager position, taking with him over 30 years of convenience retail experience.
He commented: “It has been a difficult decision to pass over the helm to Greens Retail, though after spending some time with the Greens Retail head office and store teams, I am very pleased that our store will be transitioning over to one of Britain’s elite convenience retailers.
“Greens of Lanark will be tremendous for the local community, customers, and colleagues by only further improving our already strong store standards and offering.”
The store’s staff will transition to Greens Retail, with Fraser Stewart taking over as Store Manager. Wilson added: “I look forward to continuing to work with the colleagues within my new role of Store Support Manager at Greens Retail’s stores.
“I would like to thank all my loyal staff for their continuous support over the last 10 years and especially during the last few months. Thank you to our loyal customers for your continuous support over the years. This is not a goodbye but a new beginning.”
