Stockport based wholesaler Parfetts has expanded the team responsible for supporting retailers and helping them maintain margins. The employee-owned group has appointed three new Regional Managers to lead a network of 25 regional development advisers and four store development managers across the … [Read more...]
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Stockport Market wins Best Small Indoor Market award
Stockport Market is celebrating being named Britain's Best Small Indoor Market at the 2023 Great British Market Awards at a ceremony in Birmingham on 26th January. Organised by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA), the awards are recognised by market operators as the … [Read more...]
Stockport shoppers raised £70,000 for families in need in the borough over Christmas
Shoppers at the Merseyway Shopping Centre helped raise over £70,000 worth of gifts and essentials for those most in need in Stockport over Christmas. The annual Giving Tree appeal at the town centre shopping precinct this year saw more than 7,000 presents and essentials provided to children and … [Read more...]
Retailers celebrate strong festive performance despite postal strikes affecting online sales
A number of major retailers have announced strong sales figures, particularly in physical stores, over the Christmas period. Tesco, Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer have all revealed strong trading for groceries in the run-up to Christmas. Tesco, the UK's largest retailer, shared that it saw … [Read more...]
Walmart deal sees musicMagpie shares up 17%
musicMagpie shares rose 17% in value after its announcement of a new partnership with American retail giant, Walmart. Investors have reacted positively to the news that musicMagpie is set to expand its market penetration in the USA with the launch of the new channel. The partnership, which … [Read more...]
musicMagpie partners with world’s largest retailer
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...]
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...]
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