Employee-owned Stockport wholesaler, Parfetts, has been named retail wholesaler of the year in a national industry awards. The firm has gained national recognition from the Federation of Wholesale Distributors Gold Awards after its rapid growth in last couple of years. The wholesaler hit a … [Read more...]
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Corrie star lends support to Stockport’s Economic Recovery Plan
Stockport’s Will Mellor, Coronation Street bad boy, star of Hollyoaks and the iconic Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, is fronting a campaign to get Stockport businesses bouncing again as they recover from the impact of Covid. The coronavirus has impacted every one of us in some way and, … [Read more...]
National Highways to lift roadworks to help delivery firms on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
National Highways, formerly Highways England, will lift or complete 394 miles of roadworks across England ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The move, which will see almost 98% of England's major A-roads and motorways free of roadworks between Sunday 28th November and Friday 3rd December, … [Read more...]
Vaccine rollout and non-retail attractions boosted high street bounce back, new research reveals
A review of high street footfall data from across England has revealed that the Covid-19 vaccination rollout helped town centres bounce back after Covid-19 lockdowns, the High Streets Task Force has revealed. The Footfall Review 2020-2021 also found that town and district centres offering … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to take part in Small Business Saturday on 4th December
Businesses in Stockport are being invited to register their business to take part in Small Business Saturday on 4th December 2021. The annual event helps to raise awareness of independent businesses and support consumers and larger organisations to shop locally and support small businesses in … [Read more...]
Dawn Creative dishes the dirt with clothing rebrand
Cheadle Hulme based branding and digital agency, Dawn Creative, has delivered a rebrand for a Motocross inspired clothing brand, including support with product design, art direction and the launch of an online store. The Getting Dirty brand was born from a love for extreme sports and the people … [Read more...]
Merseyway to host pop-up opportunities for budding retailers
Stockport's Merseyway shopping centre is set to offer opportunities for small businesses to test the high street with a new pop-up retail space. This winter, retail consultancy Barker Proudlove will open a new pop-up initiative in the precinct, allowing small businesses to sell from a Merseyway … [Read more...]
Stockport BID wins ballot to deliver new £2.4 million plan of investment in the town centre
Stockport’s Business Improvement District (BID) company’s ambition to deliver a second BID and £2.4 million plan of investment has won overwhelming support from town centre businesses. Declared this morning by Deputy Counting Officer Vicki Bates from Stockport Council, Stockport’s BID - Totally … [Read more...]
Consultation on library services Stockroom move closes at midnight
A consultation on plans to move library services from Central Library to a new learning and discovery centre in Merseyway, provisionally named Stockroom, closes today at midnight (18th October). The proposals will see book lending, IT provision and other services currently offered at Central … [Read more...]
Aldi reveals Stockport locations being targeted in 100-store expansion plans
Discount supermarket chain, Aldi, has revealed the areas in Stockport that is it targeting to build new stores as part of plans to open 100 UK branches over the next two years. The German chain has pledged to invest £1.3 billions to grow its retail estate by 2023, and has ambitions to open one … [Read more...]
Consultation opens on latest plans to improve Market Place and Underbanks access for visitors
Changes to access to improve the experience for Stockport’s residents and visitors while they enjoy the town’s Market Place and Underbanks is the key focus for a consultation launched this week. Stockport Council has launched the consultation which builds on the changes that have taken place in … [Read more...]
August boost on the high streets
Footfall in UK retail destinations saw a shift to within 20% of pre pandemic levels according to footfall specialists Springboard. Numbers boosted by staycations, daycations and more time spent at home and in local areas. A significant positive shift compared with July's 24% downshift. Both … [Read more...]
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