McColl's was a British convenience shop, newsagent and post office operator, founded in 1973. The chain also traded as RS McColl's in Scotland, and used the name Martin's for its newsagent-format shops. [1] In May 2022, British supermarket chain Morrisons rescued McColl's from administration, with 132 stores set to close. [2]

McColl is now better known for lending his name to the newsagent chain RS McColl, which he set up in 1901 with his brother Tom; [11] due to this, he became known as Toffee Bob. He served as a sergeant in the Royal Army Service Corps during the First World War. [12] McColl died in …

May 9, 2022 · Described as "the greatest centre forward in the world from the 1890s to the 1900s", Robert Smyth McColl was arguably football's first superstar. The Pele of his day.

May 9, 2022 · But how did this 1,400 store, 16,000 employee retail empire get to where it is now, and who is the Mr McColl who started it all? Robert Smyth McColl was brought up in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow. Leaving school at 13, he began a footballing career with junior club Benmore in 1892 and moved to Queen's Park in 1894.

Oct 4, 2011 · Another gem from British Pathe – featuring Robert Smyth McColl, co-founder of the sweetie shop and newsagent chain which bears his name to this day. Click on the image to view. He was one of Scotland’s greatest players, scoring a hat-trick in the 4-1 victory over England at Celtic Park in 1900.

McColl's was acquired by Morrisons in May 2022 after entering administration. All stores had been rebranded as Morrisons Daily by September 2024. Stores in Scotland retained the RS McColl name.

Jan 9, 2022 · Banging in the goals for club and country, Robert Smyth McColl was one of Scotland's top footballing stars. But more than a century after he hung up his boots, his name remains...

R S McColl (1876-1958), footballer and confectioner. McColl is regarded as one of Scotland's greatest footballers. Born in Glasgow, he joined Queen's Park at 17 years of age and later played for Newcastle United and Rangers before rejoining Queen's Park.

Oct 15, 2012 · Robert Smyth McColl died in 1958 but left a unique footballing, business and social legacy that remains to this day. Now 111 years after his initial stake in the company ‘RS McColl’ newsagents can still be found in Scotland’s streets.

McColl played 13 games and scored 13 goals for the Scotland national football team. He was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in November 2011. McColl is now better known for lending his name to the newsagent chain RS McColl, which …