Employee-owned wholesaler and retail group, Stockport-based Parfetts, has launched a management development scheme to support the business' next generation of talent. The first four trainees to take part in the scheme will go through a structured programme and work 16 weeks in different key … [Read more...]
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Merseyway Giving Tree provided 3,000 Christmas presents to local children and young adults
The annual Giving Tree in Stockport's Merseyway Shopping Centre has ensured local children and young adults received over 3,000 presents to open on Christmas Day 2021. Located in the undercover mall outside Specsavers, shoppers were able to donate a gift for a less fortunate child in the local … [Read more...]
Work to begin on latest phase of Merseyway improvements
New paving and lighting is to be installed at Stockport's Merseyway Shopping Centre as part of the latest phase of improvements to the town centre. Stockport Council will begin the project from Monday 17th January, with work taking place within Vernon Walk, which connects the main shopping area … [Read more...]
Smyths Toys to open new Stockport store
Smyths Toys is to open a new store in Stockport's Peel Centre, occupying the former H&M unit at the town centre retail park. The upcoming opening was revealed by the Manchester Evening News, after images of Smyths Toys posters in place at the vacant store began circulating over Facebook. 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...]
Market Place and Underbanks improvements approved following public feedback
Stockport Council has approved a package of improvements for walking and cycling in the Market Place and Underbanks Area of the town centre, following supportive public feedback for the proposals. Over 500 responses were received to a public consultation in October on plans to reduce vehicle … [Read more...]
Plans approved for 21st Century library in Stockport town centre
Stockport Council has approved plans for a 21st Century library to built in the town centre as part of a £14.5 million government funded scheme to repurpose empty retail units in Merseyway. The new scheme, dubbed Stockroom, aims to help repair the economic damage of the Covid-19 pandemic on the … [Read more...]
Employee-owned wholesaler appoints new employee voice manager
Stockport-headquartered and employee-owned wholesaler, Parfetts, has announced the appointment of Zoe Taylor (pictured) to the new role of employee voice manager. Taylor, who has held several roles at the firm, will be responsible for supporting team members and lead the maintenance, … [Read more...]
Record UK and Ireland results for JYSK
Despite a challenging time for retail, Danish retailer JYSK, which has its UK & Ireland headquarters in Hazel Grove, has announced a second year record results for the region in the 2020-21 financial year. While traditional retail has been impacted by repeated lockdowns and store closures, … [Read more...]
GMCA begins research ahead of support for Foundational Economy
Greater Manchester Combined Authority is beginning its research to inform measures that will better support the Foundational Economy in the city-region. The sector, which comprises the industries which supply everyday essential goods and services necessary for social and economic functioning and … [Read more...]
Halfords announces £62 million acquisition of Stockport based National Tyres
Motoring retailer Halfords has announced it has acquired the Stockport based group behind National Tyres and Autocare in a £62 million deal. The acquisition will see Halfords take over all National Tyres' branches across the UK, as well as Viking Wholesale Tyres and Tyre Shopper which are also … [Read more...]
Small businesses invited to to share experiences of trading in 2021
Small businesses in Stockport are being invited to share their experiences of trading in 2021, and contribute to a report detailing how smaller firms have come through the pandemic and started to rebuild. The Small Business Britain Recovery Survey 2021 is being run by Small Business Saturday, a … [Read more...]
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