Malcolm Campbell Ltd (greengrocers : 1878- : Glasgow, Scotland)

Sir Malcolm Campbell began working for greengrocer Mark Walker as a message boy in his fruit shop in 1864 at the age of 16. Upon Walker's retirement in 1878, Campbell purchased the business and began trading under his own name. Over the next 25 years, Malcolm Campbell expanded, opening several new stores and extending the company's product range to flowers, preserves, and chocolate. The company's floral arrangements were well sought after, and Campbell built large nurseries so both flowers and vegetables would be readily available. In 1899, the business became a limited company.

In 1904, Malcolm Campbell Ltd opened their first railway station kiosk at Glasgow Central, where they sold fruit and confectionary. These kiosks extended as far south as Crewe. Post-war, Malcolm Campbell took an interest in civic affairs, becoming a Bailie, City Treasurer, and a Justice of the Peace. A knighthood soon followed.

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