Localist - The Food Merchant, based in East Kilbride, launched in 1994 (as Food From Scotland Ltd) with the aim of helping independent food businesses in Scotland grow. Co-op was one of the major retailers Localist - The Food Merchant used to provide products to. (Image: PA)The company changed its name to Enterprise Foods Ltd in 2001, before rebranding again in 2025 to Localist - The Food Merchant. Localist - The Food Merchant shuts down after entering liquidationNow, after 32 years, Localist - The Food Merchant has ceased trading after entering liquidation, according to Companies House. It's not been all bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.

Source: The Times March 23, 2026 17:13 UTC