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Stockport Frogs raise over £37,000 for St Ann’s Hospice

Totally Stockport’s Gigantic Leap Art Trail, One Stockport Frogs and a host of other amphibious activities in 2021 have announced the final figure, raising over £37,000 for St Ann’s Hospice in Heald Green. Following the success of Stockport’s first art trail in 2019, the town’s Gigantic Leap Frog … [Read more...]

World Duty Free store opened at Manchester Airport Terminal 2

Following the completion of the store in Manchester Airport's new Terminal 2, the walkthrough World Duty Free store was officially opened by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and Dufry. In attendance for the opening event for the 1,980 m2 store in 19th January were Julian Diaz, CEO Dufry, and Fred … [Read more...]

Stockport retail group launches management development scheme

Employee-owned wholesaler and retail group, Stockport-based Parfetts, has launched a management development scheme to support the business' next generation of talent. The first four trainees to take part in the scheme will go through a structured programme and work 16 weeks in different key … [Read more...]

Work to begin on latest phase of Merseyway improvements

New paving and lighting is to be installed at Stockport's Merseyway Shopping Centre as part of the latest phase of improvements to the town centre. Stockport Council will begin the project from Monday 17th January, with work taking place within Vernon Walk, which connects the main shopping area … [Read more...]

Smyths Toys to open new Stockport store

Smyths Toys is to open a new store in Stockport's Peel Centre, occupying the former H&M unit at the town centre retail park. The upcoming opening was revealed by the Manchester Evening News, after images of Smyths Toys posters in place at the vacant store began circulating over Facebook. The … [Read more...]

Plans approved for 21st Century library in Stockport town centre

Stockport Council has approved plans for a 21st Century library to built in the town centre as part of a £14.5 million government funded scheme to repurpose empty retail units in Merseyway. The new scheme, dubbed Stockroom, aims to help repair the economic damage of the Covid-19 pandemic on the … [Read more...]

Employee-owned wholesaler appoints new employee voice manager

Stockport-headquartered and employee-owned wholesaler, Parfetts, has announced the appointment of Zoe Taylor (pictured) to the new role of employee voice manager. Taylor, who has held several roles at the firm, will be responsible for supporting team members and lead the maintenance, … [Read more...]

Record UK and Ireland results for JYSK

Despite a challenging time for retail, Danish retailer JYSK, which has its UK & Ireland headquarters in Hazel Grove, has announced a second year record results for the region in the 2020-21 financial year. While traditional retail has been impacted by repeated lockdowns and store closures, … [Read more...]

GMCA begins research ahead of support for Foundational Economy

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is beginning its research to inform measures that will better support the Foundational Economy in the city-region. The sector, which comprises the industries which supply everyday essential goods and services necessary for social and economic functioning and … [Read more...]