Motoring retailer Halfords has announced it has acquired the Stockport based group behind National Tyres and Autocare in a £62 million deal. The acquisition will see Halfords take over all National Tyres' branches across the UK, as well as Viking Wholesale Tyres and Tyre Shopper which are also … [Read more...]
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Small businesses invited to to share experiences of trading in 2021
Small businesses in Stockport are being invited to share their experiences of trading in 2021, and contribute to a report detailing how smaller firms have come through the pandemic and started to rebuild. The Small Business Britain Recovery Survey 2021 is being run by Small Business Saturday, a … [Read more...]
Face coverings to become mandatory in shops and on public transport from 30th November
The wearing of face coverings is to become mandatory once again in shops and on public transport from the 30th November, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a televised press briefing, as part of the government's response the Omicron Covid-19 variant. From 4am Tuesday 30 November face … [Read more...]
Industry award for Stockport wholesaler
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...]
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...]
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