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Commercial opportunities at Stockport’s new Interchange

Five commercial units are now available to let as part of the new transport interchange and rooftop park in Stockport town centre. Stockport is undergoing a significant transformation with a £1 billion investment and regeneration programme. One of the first delivery milestones is the completion … [Read more...]

Local authorities to gain new powers to fill empty shops

New powers are to be granted to local authorities across England to help address high numbers of empty retail units on British high streets. From this summer, High Street Rental Auctions will allow local leaders to take control of empty shops on high streets and rent them out to local businesses … [Read more...]

Littlewoods Butchers listed among UK’s favourite local shops

Heaton Chapel's Littlewoods Butchers has been listed in the Observer as one of the UK's favourite local shops chosen by chefs and food writers. Littlewoods Butchers was one of only two butchers to make the list, and Greater Manchester's only representative. The Observer profile highlighted the … [Read more...]

Next phase of Merseyway Car Park repairs set to begin

A second phase of works to repair, modernise and improve Stockport town centre's Merseyway Car Park will begin at the end of April 2024 as part of the town's £1 billion regeneration. With contractors having almost finished work on the Orange Zone of the car park, the Yellow and Green zones will … [Read more...]

Stockport retail group accelerates growth with a key appointment

Stockport-headquartered retail group, Parfetts, has announced the appointment of Richard Bone as commercial director to support its growth plans. Richard (pictured) will join the board at the employee-owned group to support the commercial development within Parfetts, including stated growth plans … [Read more...]

Rebuild planned for Great Moor Co-op store

Supermarket chain, Co-op, has submitted a planning application to demolish and rebuild its Great Moor store on Buxton Road in Stockport. If approved, plans will see the existing store demolished, along with the neighbouring Yu & Me hardware store, and a new, larger convenience store built in … [Read more...]

Early Easter boosts March retail sector performance

An early Easter has helped deliver a strong March for the retail sector, according to analysis from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The BRC's analysis for the five weeks from 25 February to 30 March 2024 found retail sales were up 3.5% on the same period in 2023, and above both the 12-month … [Read more...]

John Lewis Partnership appoints new Chairman

Retail group, John Lewis Partnership, has appointed Tesco executive Jason Tarry as the retailer's new Chairman, replacing Sharon White who will step down at the end of her term in September. Jason Tarry brings over 33 years experience at the supermarket, most recently as UK & Ireland CEO for … [Read more...]

Finalists revealed for #MadeInStockport Awards 2024

The finalists have been revealed for the 2024 #MadeInStockport Awards, which celebrate and showcase artisan and creative industries and businesses in the town. Over 200 businesses have been nominated across nine categories, with voting now open for Stockport residents to choose their winners from … [Read more...]

Stockport wholesaler shares annual results

Stockport headquartered wholesaler, Parfetts, has announced growth in turnover and operating profits in its annual results for the last financial year. In light of its positive performance, the employee-owned wholesaler has rewarded staff over the year with a record 10% pay rise and an overall … [Read more...]

John Lewis Partnership announces return to profit

Employee-owned retail group, John Lewis Partnership, has announced a return to profit for the 2023/24 financial year (ended 27th January 2024) in its unaudited annual results. The group, which includes John Lewis Cheadle in Stockport, as well as the Waitrose supermarket chain, has revealed a £120 … [Read more...]