The British Retail Consortium's (BRC) Shop Price Index has found prices rose 1.8% in February, the highest month-on-month rate of inflation since November 2011. Shop Price annual inflation has largely been driven by increases in costs of fresh food, which saw prices rise by 3.3% in February, up … [Read more...]
News for: Food & Drink
Canadian coffee brand opens Stockport drive-thru
Canadian fast-food brand, Tim Hortons, has officially opened the doors to a brand-new drive-thru restaurant in Stockport. The brand celebrated its launch in Stockport Retail Park on 24th February by gifting the first drive-thru and restaurant customer two medium drinks, every day for a whole … [Read more...]
Stockport bucks trend as number of pubs and bars falls to eight-year low
While the number of operating pubs and bars across Greater Manchester has had the sharpest drop in eight years, Stockport has bucked the trend with the number of venues increasing as new bars have opened in the town centre. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics demonstrates … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery appoints first pub manager from apprenticeship programme
Stockport's Robinsons Brewery has marked National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the success of the family-run business' first pub manager to progress from its apprenticeship programme. Robinsons' Aspire apprenticeship programme launched in January 2019 to provide a learning and development … [Read more...]
Food and drink entrepreneurs offered Recipe4Success with return of support scheme
Ambitious Stockport food and drink producers that are keen to grow their brand can access expert support from the return of the Recipe4Success programme from GC Business Growth Hub. The scheme first launched in 2015 to help small food and drink producers across Greater Manchester raise the … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery announce move from town centre to Bredbury
Robinsons Brewery has today announced plans to relocate its Lower Hillgate brewing and head office operations to its packaging centre in Bredbury. The award-winning family run brewer and pub operator will be investing £12m in the relocation - expected to be completed by 2025 - which will see the … [Read more...]
Government delivers funding to local authorities for Omicron support grants
The UK government has begun delivering £700 million of funding for local authorities in England to provide additional financial support and grants to businesses affected by the Omicron Covid-19 variant. The funding will allow for local councils to begin providing the dedicated support for the … [Read more...]
Stockport’s foodie credentials help see Manchester named one of UK’s top destinations for a city break
Foodie destinations in Stockport have been namechecked by Condé Nast Traveller in recommending Manchester as one of the UK's top destinations for a weekend away. Manchester ranked sixth in the travel magazine's run-down of city break destinations, out of 13 cities in the UK, and was the top … [Read more...]
City-region leaders call for more support for businesses affected by Covid-19
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and council leaders from across the city-region have called on the Chancellor to provide targeted support to people and businesses impacted by Plan B Covid-19 advice and the ongoing effects of the Omicron variant. During a meeting of the Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
New year opening announced for Winter’s building bistro
Bistro Marc, a French restaurant that will occupy the historic Winter's building on Little Underbank in the town centre is set to open in the new year, following a sensitive restoration. Led by husband and wife team, Chef Marc Molé and Rachel Winter Jones, Business and PR Manager, Bistro Marc at … [Read more...]
Made in Stockport Awards 2022 to back sight and hearing loss charity
The Made in Stockport Awards has announced it will support Walthew House through its 2022 awards with a hamper giveaway compeition. Walthew House is a locally based charity that works with people and organisations in the community to provide practical and emotional support for people with a sight … [Read more...]
Top regional award for Stepping Hill Hospital catering assistant
One of Stepping Hill Hospital’s catering assistants has been named as the best in the North West at a recent awards ceremony. Charito Tantoy received the title of ‘Employee of the Year’ at the annual awards of the North West branch of the Hospital Caterers Association, which represents hospital … [Read more...]
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