Stockport's circular economy pioneer, musicMagpie, has announced a new partnership between its US brand, decluttr, and the world's biggest retailer, Walmart. The partnership will see refurbished disc media available to buy online on the Walmart.com website for American customers. The partnership … [Read more...]
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musicMagpie reports record sales during Black Friday week
Stockport-based recommerce business, musicMagpie, has revealed record breaking Black Friday week sales figures in its full year pre-close trading update. The Group's has finished its financial year to 30th November with performance in line with management's expectations, despite cautious consumer … [Read more...]
Sales rise at pet care retailer
Stockport-based pet care retailer, Pets at Home Group, has seen its sales rise and reported 7.3% revenue growth in its latest interim half year results for the six months to the 13th October. The continued strong sales performance for the group, which saw a Covid-19 boost thanks to increased pet … [Read more...]
Stockport retail group awards staff 8% bonus
Colleagues at the employee-owned Stockport retail group, Parfetts, will be awarded an 8% profit share bonus in recognition of their contribution to the business' growth. The announcement follows a bonus of up to 2% of salary in June, and an additional one-off cost of living payment of up to … [Read more...]
IKEA to expand in the North-west with new Plan & Order Point in Stockport
Stockport is to be home to a new IKEA Plan & Order Point as part of the Swedish retail giant's plans to expand its reach in North-west England. As a complement to the bigger IKEA stores, the Plan & Order Points will provide customers with a free, bespoke design consultation with … [Read more...]
Made in Stockport Awards 2022 celebrate the town’s creativity
The 2022 winners of the Made in Stockport Awards have been revealed at a ceremony which took place at the Produce Hall in the town's historic marketplace. Started online in 2021 by Stockport creative agency Aqua Design Group, the awards sought to showcase businesses in the town that were needing … [Read more...]
LSH Auto wins national award
LSH Auto, the dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Stockport, has won the People & Culture Award at the AutoTrader Retailer Awards 2022. Among the UK's most prestigious awards for the motor trade, the AutoTrader Retailer Awards are a celebration of the very best automotive retailers that … [Read more...]
CMA set to approve Morrisons’ takeover of McColl’s
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have taken the first steps to approve supermarket chain Morrisons £190 million purchase of McColl's newsagents and convenience stores. To see the deal go through, Morrisons has agreed to sell off a small number of McColl's over 1,100 stores in areas … [Read more...]
Merseyway school uniform donations help raise over £800 for a Stockport food bank
A pop-up school uniform shop at Merseyway Shopping Centre has raised over £800 for Chelwood Food Bank by selling secondhand school uniform donated by local people. The shop opened during August and stocked good quality, preloved school items that were ready to be re-worn and could be purchased … [Read more...]
Amazon reveals impact of SME Accelerator programme ahead of online brand conference
Ecommerce giant, Amazon, has revealed the impact of its SME Accelerator programme to support smaller online businesses in the UK. The firm is also this week hosting a virtual conference, inviting small businesses across the country to learn how they can boost their online sales. The online retail … [Read more...]
Employee-owned wholesaler achieves record-breaking week of sales
Stockport wholesaler, Parfetts, achieved sales of £14.6 million during the week ending 18th September, a record-breaking performance for the firm. The employee-owned business ran a ‘September Savers Trade Week’ across its depots nationwide as part of an expansion of trading events for customers. … [Read more...]
Marks & Spencer announces £15 million plan to support workforce with cost of living
Retailer Marks & Spencer has become the latest large employer to announce plans to support its workforce with the rising cost of living. The high-street brand has announced plans to invest £15 million in supporting its front-line colleagues, including a 20p pay uplift for its lowest paid … [Read more...]
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