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Record turnover for Stockport wholesaler

Stockport-based wholesaler, Parfetts, has achieved a record breaking annual turnover of £733 million in its financial year ending 2025. With sales up from £696 million in 2024, the employee-owned business is awarding its workforce the maximum 4% sales bonus. The latest results mean the wholesaler … [Read more...]

Stockport County unveils new 25/26 PUMA home kit

Stockport County has revealed its much-anticipated PUMA home kit for the 2025/26 football season, with kits now on sale. The modern and striking design of the new season's kit features a County blue base on the chest and sleeves, blending seamlessly into white towards the lower half through a … [Read more...]

Stockport supports ‘Safer Streets Summer Initiative’

Stockport Council and other partners in the borough have joined in the launch of the 'Safer Streets Summer Initiative' aimed at reducing crime in town centres and communities. The initiative – known locally as Safe4Summer – is part of the Government’s mission to restore and strengthen local … [Read more...]

Winners announced for Made in Stockport Awards 2025

Stockport celebrated its best makers and creators at the annual Made In Stockport Awards, which this year took place at the Alma Lodge Hotel, hosted by radio presenter Chelsea Norris. This year's awards saw more than 500 businesses nominated, with more than 3,000 votes cast for the finalists in … [Read more...]

SmileyWorld Art Trail to make North West debut in Stockport

From 4th July to 15th September 2025, Stockport will transform into a playful outdoor gallery as the SmileyWorld Art Trail takes over the town centre. The trail, created by global arts producer, Wild in Art, will make its North West debut in Stockport, after previous appearances in Battersea and … [Read more...]

Arc creative market returns to the Hat Works

Arts and mental health charity, Arc, has announced the return of its popular 'Handmade at Hat Works' creative market on 19th July at Stockport town centre's iconic Hat Works building. This event is part of a series of birthday fundraising events run by the charity Arc, which is celebrating 30 … [Read more...]

Young entrepreneurs triumph at Merseyway Shopping Centre

Merseyway buzzed with creativity, energy and entrepreneurial spirit this month as young entrepreneurs aged between 10 and 26 took over the centre mall. The Teenage Market featured over stall selling products ranging from handmade jewellery and original artwork to artisan bakes and sustainable … [Read more...]

Stockroom opening brings record numbers to the town centre

With more than 15,000 people visiting Stockport's new community and cultural hub, Stockroom, for its opening weekend, the town centre saw its busiest week of 2025. Stockroom opened in the Merseyway Shopping Centre on 24th May, and over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend, hosted 40 events and … [Read more...]

Acquisition for Stockport electrical wholesaler

Stockport electrical wholesaler, LED, has strengthened its presence across Greater Manchester with the acquisition of Oldham-based Wholesale Electrical Factors (WEF). Twenty 15 Capital, the parent company behind the 40-year-old Stockport business, has rebranded WEF as LED, and making the Oldham … [Read more...]