Sports-fashion retailer, JD, has announced it will opening its brand new store in Stockport town centre on Thursday 3rd October. Located in Merseyway Shopping Centre, JD’s new 13,000 sq ft store will feature a fresh, modern design delivering the latest JD store environment, bringing sport and … [Read more...]
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Stockport residents encouraged to give old clothes and school uniforms a new life in recycling campaign
Stockport residents are being encouraged to recycle their old, damaged or unwanted clothes instead of throwing them away, as part of the Greater Manchester-wide #CottonOn campaign. The campaign, launched by Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) aims to address the 16,700 tonnes of textiles that … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle to host Fashion Show to support St Ann’s Hospice
John Lewis Cheadle is hosting a fashion show to help raise money for St Ann's Hospice's Build It Together appeal for a new hospice in Heald Green. Tickets are on sale and going fast for a night of fun and fashion where you can support your local hospice. This will be the second catwalk show … [Read more...]
More than 20 new shops, bars and restaurants to open in Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport in 2025
Manchester Airport has announced the 22 new shops, restaurants and bars that will open in 2025 when the final phase of the hub's Terminal 2 redevelopment completes. The first phase of the airport’s Terminal 2 opened in 2021 and features local brands like fast-food restaurant Archies, pizza … [Read more...]
Stockport wholesaler announces 12% bonus for colleagues following record-breaking turnover
Employee-owned Stockport wholesaler, Parfetts, has announced a 12% profit share bonus for its workforce after achieving record-breaking turnover in the latest financial year. Sales across the group grew 8% to £696 million, with qualifying colleagues to receive the bonus in October this year. The … [Read more...]
Aldi marks records sales with £800 million investment plans
Discount supermarket, Aldi, has followed record results the year ending December 2023 with an £800 million investment plan to grow its business in Great Britain further. In its annual results, the supermarket recorded a £2.4 billion growth in sales in 2023, with pre-tax profits increasing from … [Read more...]
Stockport store among 113 saved as The Body Shop is bought out of administration
Ethical beauty retailer, The Body Shop, has been bought out of administration by specialist investment firm, Auréa, saving 1,300 jobs and keeping 113 UK stores open, including in Stockport. Administrators, FRP Advisory, had previously closed 85 of the brand's UK stores and made nearly 800 shop … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awards grants to support the city-region’s foundational economy
15 projects across Greater Manchester have secured grants of up to £60,000 from the city-region's Foundational Economy Innovation Fund. An online platform that helps carers manage their work and a cargo bike delivery service for high street businesses are among the projects to be backed backed by … [Read more...]
Create8 deliver rebrand for £40 million turnover e-commerce business
Stockport-based marketing agency, Create8, has supported an Oldham-based nursery e-commerce business through a rebrand. Founded 37 years ago as a Salford market stall by sisters Christy Foster and Cheryl Blayds (pictured with The Nursery Store senior leadership colleagues), the business moved … [Read more...]
Smart Works brings discounted fashion to Merseyway Pop-Up Shop
Women’s employment charity, Smart Works Greater Manchester, is returning to the Pop-Up Shop in Stockport’s Merseyway Shopping Centre. Smart Works is a charity that empowers women’s independence by supporting them back into work: the organisation provides clothes and interview coaching to ensure … [Read more...]
Stockport’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub launches
The largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub in Stockport has been installed at the town's Decathlon store by national charging network, Be.EV. The 15-bay hub and is located just minutes from the M60 benefiting drivers passing through the town on the motorway, as well as Decathlon shoppers and local … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport welcomes up-and-coming brands to terminals
Manchester Airport is continuing its commitment to supporting local retailers and up-and-coming brands to reach customers from all around the world with two new launches. The Sculpts, a design business started by a Mancunian couple during the pandemic, marks a huge milestone today, with the … [Read more...]
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