An early Easter has helped deliver a strong March for the retail sector, according to analysis from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The BRC's analysis for the five weeks from 25 February to 30 March 2024 found retail sales were up 3.5% on the same period in 2023, and above both the 12-month … [Read more...]
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Robinsons Brewery announce death of Company Life President, Dennis Robinson
Robinsons Brewery have announced the death of the family-run business' Company Life President, Mr Dennis Robinson. Joining the family’s business on 25th October 1953, Mr Dennis started as a trainee brewer. During the succeeding 71 years, he has taken an active role in the company’s affairs. In … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery completes investment in Anglesey pub
Doors have opened at popular Anglesey pub, the Four Crosses, following a significant investment from Stockport-based family-brewers Robinsons. The charming large pub which is popular with both locals and visitors to the area, has seen improvements to the pub’s layout allowing improved customer … [Read more...]
Finalists revealed for #MadeInStockport Awards 2024
The finalists have been revealed for the 2024 #MadeInStockport Awards, which celebrate and showcase artisan and creative industries and businesses in the town. Over 200 businesses have been nominated across nine categories, with voting now open for Stockport residents to choose their winners from … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester secures funding to improve understanding of night time economy
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and partners have been awarded £300,000 to run a pilot scheme aimed at better understanding the city-region's night-time economy. Money from the Treasury’s Economic Data Innovation Fund (EDIF) will allow a consortium of public bodies, including the … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery completes refurbishment of Peak District pub
Robinsons Brewery has completed a £500,000 refurbishment of a popular Peak District pub, which sees a coffee shop also added to the offer at The Bulls Head in Castleton. The much-loved walkers pub, popular among tourists to the area, has undergone a full refurbishment, with the installation of a … [Read more...]
Stockport distillery secures UKSPF funding for town centre Gin School
Small batch craft gin distillery, Stockport Gin, has announced the opening of a new Gin School, following a funding award from the government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Located at their town centre distillery, Stockport Gin School will invite guests to immerse themselves in a hands-on … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for Burger King to become latest brand to return to Stockport town centre
A planning application has been submitted for a Burger King drive-through restaurant to be built on a vacant site off Great Portwood Street in Stockport town centre. The application makes Burger King the latest major brand to share intentions to return to the town centre after the closure of the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to host Night Time Economy Summit
Global experts and city leaders from across the UK will come to Greater Manchester as the city-region prepares to host the Night Time Economy Summit for the first time. Taking place at Manchester city centre venue, Freight Island, the two-day event takes place on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th … [Read more...]
Six month alcohol duty freeze takes effect
Pub and hospitality venues will benefit from a six month freeze to alcohol duty until 1st August 2024. The duty freeze takes effect from 1st February 2024, and follows last year's reform of alcohol duty to ensure duty paid reflects the alcohol content of drinks. Reforms also cut duty on pints in … [Read more...]
Nominations open for 2024 Made In Stockport Awards
Nominations have opened for creative businesses, makers and artisans, and independent businesses in the borough to enter the 2024 Made In Stockport Awards. The awards were created by Aqua Design Group in 2021 to support the town's creative sector to recover after the Covid-19 pandemic. Now in … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester hospitality group announces closures
Tameside-based Revolution Bars Group has become the latest hospitality brand to announce it is closing sites amid rising costs for the sector. The Greater Manchester headquartered group has announced eight closures across its brands, including at Wilmslow and Liverpool St Peters in the North … [Read more...]
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