Pure Innovations is to return to the Merseyway Pop-Up Shop, from Monday 18th December, offering a selection of hand-made creations produced by the charity's clients. The opening comes seven months after the charity's first successful stint in the town centre shopping precinct. Over the past … [Read more...]
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Record Black Friday trading for musicMagpie
Stockport-headquartered global recommerce retailer, musicMagpie, has revealed record Black Friday sales in its pre-close trading update for the year ending 30th November 2023. The business expects full year revenue to reach £136.6 million, with strong sales figures on the Black Friday weekend … [Read more...]
M&S Handforth store reopens after major investment
Marks & Spencer have reopened the doors to a refurbished Handforth store, the second major investment by the retailer in the Stockport area this year. Store Manager, Lucy Grimes, and the M&S Handforth team gathered at the store entrance at 8am on 27th November to unveil the new-look store … [Read more...]
Giving Trees return to John Lewis stores for festive season
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the return of Giving Trees to John Lewis and Waitrose stores in the run-up to Christmas. Last year, the scheme saw customers donate £600,000 for charity, and this year will support the retail group's Building Happier Futures programme – an ongoing … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday sees town centre experience busiest Sunday in four years
Stockport experienced its busiest Sunday since 2019 as Stockport's Spectacular Sunday event drew thousands to the town centre. The event on 19th November, part of Stockport's Town of Culture programme of activities, saw visitor numbers reach twice the average footfall for a Sunday in the town … [Read more...]
North-west coffee chain becomes latest brand to open in Stockport town centre
North-west coffee shop brand, The Coffee House, has become the latest business to invest in Stockport town centre, with its 18th location set to open in the Merseyway Shopping Centre. Founded in Lymm in 2011 by brothers, Chris and Stephen Shelmerdine, The Coffee House will occupy the former … [Read more...]
Marks & Spencer to reopen renewed Handforth Dean store
Retail giant, Marks & Spencer is to reopen its renewed Handforth Dean store on 23rd November 2023 as the chain continues its ongoing investment in its stores. The renewal of the Handforth Dean store on the outskirts of Stockport is one of nine openings or reopenings planned for November … [Read more...]
Stockport town centre prepares for a Spectacular Sunday
Stockport will host its first ever town centre-wide Christmas celebration to mark the start of the festive season on 19th November. Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday will welcome a huge line-up of over 60 breath-taking shows featuring 220 artists alongside roaming acts, carnival fun, live music and … [Read more...]
Stockport Trading Standards officers seize £80,000 of illegal vapes
Stockport Council's Trading Standards officers have seized £80,000 of illegal single-use vapes as part of a joint operation with Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The high visibility exercise in Stockport town centre and Edgeley took place on Thursday 21st September and saw vapes seized from three … [Read more...]
Stockport ecommerce platform raises £1.5 million to target B2B sector
Stockport based Shopblocks, an ecommerce platform that enables small businesses to set up an online store, has secured a £1.5 million investment to grow its market share within the B2B ecommerce market. The business has raised funding from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia … [Read more...]
Stockport wholesaler announces 10% profit share bonus for colleagues
Stockport headquartered wholesaler and retail group, Parfetts, has announced a 10% profit share bonus for its colleagues in light of its strong recent growth. The employee-owned group announced record sales figures of £634 million in the last year. During that period it has also seen its Go Local … [Read more...]
Littlewoods Butchers shortlisted at Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards
Heaton Chapel's Littlewoods Butchers has been shortlisted at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival (MFDF) Awards in the Food and Drink Retailer of the Year category. Established in 1964, Littlewoods Butchers supply the public and hospitality trade with local, free range, naturally reared, and … [Read more...]
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