Around 2,000 retail jobs across the UK, including in Stockport, have been put at risk as high street fashion accessories chain, Claire's, goes into administration. Administrators from advisory firm, Interpath, were appointed to Claire’s Accessories UK Ltd, Claire's European Services Limited and … [Read more...]
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The Entertainer becomes employee-owned
Family-run chain of toy shops, The Entertainer, has announced it will be the latest high street brand to become employee-owned. The chain's owner, TEAL Group Holdings, which also owns the Early Learning Centre and Addo brands, will transfer to a 100% employee-owned trust (EOT) in September. The … [Read more...]
Stockport Market welcomes new traders
Stockport Market is building on its reputation as one of the North West’s most distinctive destinations for independent shopping, with two new traders joining its line-up of stallholders. BeeArabia, a specialist Arabian perfume stall, and Stockport Provisions (pictured above), a deli offering … [Read more...]
GMCA’s Foundational Economy Innovation Fund awards £275,000 in grants
Projects aimed at supporting the city-region's foundational economy have been awarded grant funding from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) totalling £275,000. Twenty-five businesses and organisations from across Greater Manchester have been awarded grants of up to £11,000 from the … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle hosts Interior Design Master for Q&A
John Lewis Cheadle is to host John Cooper, winner of the 2025 series of the BBC's Interior Design Masters competition, for an exclusive Q&A event. From Stockport, John is the winner of this year’s Interior Design Masters and a teacher at Wilmslow High School. His prize was a collaboration … [Read more...]
50p Uniform Shop returns to Merseyway this summer
Merseyway Shopping Centre is calling on residents to donate again, as its popular pop-up school uniform shop gets ready to reopen for summer 2025. Hundreds of Stockport children returned to school in smart, good-quality uniforms last summer, with some families paying as little as 50p per … [Read more...]
New section of Terminal 2 departure lounge opens in latest milestone of Manchester Airport’s transformation
A new section of Manchester Airport’s redeveloped Terminal 2 departure lounge opened to the public with six new shops and eateries joining the options for passengers this summer. Renowned brands LEGO, Rituals and Pandora are opening their first units at Manchester Airport. New options for those … [Read more...]
Warm weather offers boost to retail sector
Summer sunshine and sporting events have helped boost sales for the retail sector in June, the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures have revealed. Sales volumes rose 0.9% month-on-month, and offer some reprieve for retailers which had seen a 2.8% fall in May. Rises in sales for … [Read more...]
Outdoor beach returns to Merseyway
Merseybay, the popular free outdoor beach, is returning to the Merseyway Shopping Centre for the school summer holidays. Launching Friday 26th July, this year Merseybay will be going tropical, transforming the shopping centre into a Hawaiian haven, complete with golden sand, beach huts, … [Read more...]
Underbanks transformation unlocks new opportunities for independent businesses
The transformation of Stockport's Underbanks into one of Greater Manchester’s most vibrant independent quarters has continued with a raft of new openings, restorations and residential developments. The area – once dubbed “Stockport’s Soho”– has seen £7million of investment through Stockport … [Read more...]
Lidl appeals Cheadle Heath store refusal
Discount supermarket chain, Lidl, has launched an appeal after Stockport Council refused planning permission for a new store in Cheadle Heath, Place North West has reported. The retailer's plans for a new store on the site of Cheadle Heath Works on Stockport Road were knocked back by councillors … [Read more...]
Smart Works brings fashion sale to Hat Works
Women’s employment charity, Smart Works Greater Manchester, will hold a pop up summer fashion sale, hosted by Arc at Hat Works. Taking place on Friday 1st And Saturday 2nd August at Stockport's iconic Hat Works from 10am to 4pm, the one-of-a-kind shopping event gives local people the chance to … [Read more...]
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