Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has announced a new £20 million fund aimed at supporting local high streets across the city-region. The Good Growth High Streets Fund will be made available to local businesses, business groups, and voluntary and community organisations across Greater … [Read more...]
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Managing Director of John Lewis to step down
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that Managing Director Peter Ruis will step down as Managing Director of the John Lewis retail brand. Peter Ruis returned to John Lewis in January 2024, after a number of retail leadership roles, having previously been with the retailer for nine years, … [Read more...]
John Lewis partners with Manchester home fitness brand
Home fitness brand, Northern Gym Equipment has announced it has partnered with John Lewis to retail its home gym equipment via the retailer's online platform. The partnership reflects growing consumer demand for high-quality, design-led fitness equipment that integrates seamlessly into modern … [Read more...]
John Lewis to bring new Sports & Wellness concept to Cheadle store
Retailer, John Lewis, is launching a new Sports & Wellness concept at a number of its stores, including John Lewis Cheadle, as part of an ongoing £800 million transformation programme. The retailer will bring together sportswear, footwear, wearable technology, recovery, AI-powered fitness and … [Read more...]
Management buy-in drives growth for Stockport homeware retailer
DBL Capital, backed by a six-figure investment from NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance, has completed a management buy-in of Stockport based online homeware retailer Home Space Direct. In addition to backing from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), the transaction was also … [Read more...]
Tatton Estate makes Stockport retail investment
The Tatton Estate has expanded its commercial property portfolio with the acquisition of Great Portwood Street, an 18,458 sq ft retail warehouse investment in Stockport town centre. The two-unit scheme is currently occupied by B&M and Dreams on a site on Great Portwood Street, adjacent to the … [Read more...]
Merseybay returns to Stockport for summer line-up of family fun
Merseybay is back to save summer as Stockport’s favourite free, town centre beach returns with an action-packed superhero takeover. Launching Saturday 25th July, this year’s beach will have a superhero makeover, complete with golden sand, beach huts, deckchairs and popular beach toys. Located … [Read more...]
Merseyway calls for pre-loved school uniforms as Pop-Up Uniform Shop returns
Merseyway is calling on Stockport families to help give school uniforms a second life as the popular Uniform Shop returns this August. As children prepare to swap the classroom for the summer holidays, Merseyway is once again encouraging families to clear out wardrobes, pass on pre-loved school … [Read more...]
Sainsbury’s opens first Manchester Airport store
Supermarket chain, Sainsbury's, has opened its first-ever store at Manchester Airport, which welcomed its first customers at Terminal 3's arrivals hall on 16th July. The store, which is expected to create an additional 24 jobs, is the retailer's third airport-based store, following locations at … [Read more...]
John Lewis to launch RIXO collaboration across all stores
Retailer, John Lewis, has announced the launch of its biggest-ever fashion collaboration that will bring a collection from British brand, RIXO, to all of its stores, including John Lewis Cheadle. Continuing John Lewis’ commitment to supporting British design talent, the collaboration with RIXO … [Read more...]
Stockport-headquartered wholesaler rewards employees after record sales
Stockport-headquartered wholesaler, Parfetts, has awarded staff its maximum annual sales bonus of 4% after delivering record turnover of £807 million. The performance marks another year of sustained growth for the employee-owned business, with turnover up 10.6% on the previous year. The … [Read more...]
John Lewis appoints new partner to strengthen retail media offer
Retail group, the John Lewis Partnership, has appointed Kevel to power its on-site retail media network across both its John Lewis and Waitrose websites, 60% of John Lewis orders now take place online, with millions of customers using both the John Lewis and Waitrose websites, making it an … [Read more...]
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