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Specialist market operator sought for Stockport Market

Stockport Council is looking to appoint a specialist market operator who will use its skills, expertise and experience to manage Stockport Market and help it grow over for the next five years. Reconfirming the Council’s commitment to seeing the Market grow and succeed within the towns historic … [Read more...]

Robinsons Release Star Seasonal ale – Hoppy Wan Kenobi

Stockport  based Robinsons Brewery has released their latest season ale 'from the light side' designed to bring drinkers out in force - Hoppy Wan Kenobi - the beer you're looking for!   180 year old family-run-brewers, Robinsons, have unveiled a new seasonal beer designed to get drinkers to come … [Read more...]

Free Parking in Stockport Town Centre

Totally Stockport is providing free parking in Stockport Town Centre from June 1st for an initial period of 3 months.  Part of Stockport’s Business Improvement District’s (BID) remit is to address issues that have been raised that may be impacting on the numbers of people coming in to enjoy the … [Read more...]

Evolution & Innovation Key to Success for Robinsons Brewery

Evolution and innovation have ensured 180 years of continued success for Stockport based Robinsons Brewery who are looking to the future as they celebrate a milestone birthday in 2018.  Family firm Robinsons Brewery have been running pubs and brewing beer for 180 years and, in honour of their … [Read more...]

Stockport Food & Drink Trade Show set for June Launch

Stockport Food & Drink Trade Show, a first for Stockport, will see businesses involved in the food and drinks sector meeting the people who are turning the industry on its head. Innovative, young food and drink businesses from across the North West will gather in Stockport on Wednesday 20th … [Read more...]

Food and Drink Trade Show Showcases Stockport’s Finest

Stockport based FoodSync, a food-focused business, is hosting the Stockport Food & Drink Trade Show to showcase the areas great food & drink offering, celebrating the best in local provenance and attracting in excess of 500 visitors throughout the day.  Stockport's Food & Drink Trade … [Read more...]

Trooper Beer Celebrates its 5th birthday

TROOPER BEER, the award winning collaboration between Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery and British music icons IRON MAIDEN, celebrates its 5th Birthday today, Wednesday 9th May 2018. Since its launch in 2013, the 4.7% ABV Premium British Beer has sold over 20 million pints, firmly establishing … [Read more...]

Co-operative Group given clearance for Nisa takeover

Manchester's the Co-operative Group has been given clearance by the the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to go ahead with its £137m bid to takeover Scunthorpe based group, Nisa. Nisa, which originally was an acronym for Northern Independent Supermarkets Association, was established by Dudley … [Read more...]

Robinsons Royal Renovation in Pub Estate

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery latest investment has seen a refreshingly, royal renovation in pub estate has taken shape at the Prince of Orange in Ashton-under-Lyne.  The town centre pub has reopened following a joint investment by Robinsons Brewery and licensees Jonny Booth and Paul … [Read more...]

Beast from the East affects High Street Sales

A continued spell of disruptive weather at the beginning of the year, further fuelled by the so called Beast from the East, put paid to any hope of recovery for retail sales across the UK's High Streets.  According to the latest report from Springboard monitor, British Retail Consortium said that … [Read more...]

The Smoker at Plumley re-opens after major investment

Stockport brewers Robinsons and licensee Darren Crawford have made a six-figure investment in The Smoker at Plumley, a famous and hugely popular Cheshire coaching inn.  The Smoker, an iconic grade two listed thatched coaching inn situated in the picturesque village of Plumley, has reopened … [Read more...]

New Trio at Manchester Airport Terminal Three

Passengers travelling through Manchester Airport Terminal Three will soon get the chance to try three new food and beverage outlets, which opened this week. Offering passengers a mix of options, the outlets will provide additional choice to the six outlets already in operation airside. Operated by … [Read more...]