Aldi leads the way in the supermarket sector where Aldi sales and market share has risen in Q3 despite continued deflation of 1.1%. According to a report from Kantar Worldpanel supermarket sales rose by 0.3% in the 12 weeks ending 11 September. Growth in alcohol sales performed well, … [Read more...]
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Robinsons Wines add trio of award-winners to it’s cellars
Robinsons Brewery have announced a new exclusive partnership between Robinsons Wines and three South African award-winning boutique wine producers. The wines from Nitida, Haut Espoir and Noble Hill will be available to Robinsons’ estate from early October alongside tasting sessions at the SITT … [Read more...]
Sky high Michelin-Star dining from Manchester to USA
Passengers travelling between Manchester (MAN) and the USA will be getting Michelin-Star dining aboard American Airlines flights to and from Chicago (ORD), Philadelphia (PHL) and New York (JFK). The airline has partnered with esteemed chefs and restaurateurs, Mark Sargeant, and Maneet Chauhan, to … [Read more...]
TROOPER ‘Red ‘n’ Black’ released worldwide by Robinsons
TROOPER Red 'n' Black, the third beer from IRON MAIDEN and Robinsons Brewery, has been released worldwide through import partners and at selected Morrisons stores nationwide in the UK. The beer will also be available in cask from selected Robinsons pubs and through national listings. TROOPER … [Read more...]
Stockport celebrates August bank holiday events
August bank holiday weekend starts today in Stockport and there are plenty of events to keep the whole family entertained for the whole weekend. Stockport Old Town Fringe Festival: The free event will begin on August 26 with Foodie Friday and will continue to 28th, with free entertainment in … [Read more...]
Total Estate Planning move for Investment4all
Marketing Stockport member David Wherrit, MD of Investment4All, has been appointed to represent Total Estate Planning Ltd as there North West Senior Consultant. This is predominantly a well-established Will Writing Service conducted in the comfort of your own home, but also with backing from … [Read more...]
Northern Quarter bar Tusk to open Stockport venue
The owners of several Manchester venues is to open a new bar in Stockport. Tusk, which is based in the Northern Quarter in Manchester city centre, plans to open a new cocktail bar and restaurant on the former Kro Heaton Moor site. The bar on the corner of Heaton Moor Road and Shaw Road will … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Blossoms hit number 1 with debut album
Stockport's Blossoms has hit the number 1 spot with their debut album as Robinsons created a brew to celebrate their top single, Charlemagne. The five-piece released their debut album in Stockport town centre to much fanfare, with Cllr Ganotis in attendance to praise the band for embracing their … [Read more...]
Airline passengers throwing away ‘vast quantities of liquids’ at check-in
A decade after restrictions on liquids in aircraft cabins were introduced, vast quantities are still having to be thrown away by passengers during airport security checks. Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates Manchester, London Stansted, East Midlands and Bournemouth airports, … [Read more...]
EHL Ingredients marks 20 years in business with £7m sales target
EHL Ingredients will celebrate 20 years in business by launching 20 new blends in 2016 in a bid to reach its £7m sales target. The Reddish firm will launch ten new blends this month based on recipes from Cuba, Korea, Ethiopia, India, Malaysia and the USA. EHL has already launched seven new … [Read more...]
Allied Bakeries taking lead in IOSH initiative
Allied Bakeries, part of Associated British Foods – ABF – welcomed members of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) Food and Industries Group to its plant in Stockport. Marketing Stockport member Allied Bakeries has joined in the IOSH initiative to promote change in attitude … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS LAUNCH CRAFT KEG CLUB
Robinsons Brewery have teamed up with some of the biggest names in brewing to launch their Craft Keg Club – a monthly, rotational, craft keg menu. The club, which launched in June, has already been signed up to by over 40 pubs from Robinsons’ estate and key free trade customers resulting in over … [Read more...]