News for: Retail

Two areas of Stockport have been named in a wish-list of more than 400 sites for new and refurbished M&S Food Halls as the retailer plans a major expansion. Both Cheadle and Marple are being considered for new M&S Food Halls, with the retailer looking for sites of around 2 acres for new … [Read more...]

Plans for a new Lidl store on the former Cheadle Heath Works site have been given the green-light, after Stockport Council's decision to reject the retailer's planning application was overturned at appeal. Proposals for the store were first lodged in 2023 and refused by councillors in January … [Read more...]

Annual new car registrations reached a post-pandemic high of 2.02 million in 2025, up 3.5% year-on-year, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed. 2025 marked the third consecutive year of growth for the UK's new car market, with a December surge in registrations taking … [Read more...]

A new section of the departure lounge at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 has welcomed its first passengers, who now have access to a “Boutique Mall” that is home to an airport-first Fever Tree cocktail and champagne bar. The area leads to a new World Duty Free store, which brings a host of new … [Read more...]

In the approach to Christmas, John Lewis Cheadle has confirmed its opening times for the festive season. From Thursday 11th December to Tuesday 23rd December, the store will open 9am to 9pm on weekdays, 9am to 8pm on Saturdays, and 10.30am to 5pm Sundays (10.30am - 11am, browsing only). The … [Read more...]

Stockport headquartered wholesaler, Parfetts, has been named Best Retail Wholesaler at the FWD Awards for the third time. The accolade comes in a year defined by record performance and rapid expansion, capped by turnover hitting £800 million and major progress across its fascia estate and … [Read more...]

While Stockport is experiencing the UK's largest town centre regeneration, success is also unfolding in its district centres across the borough. Local high streets in Stockport are evolving into vibrant hubs and destinations in their own right, reflecting the borough’s bold regeneration … [Read more...]

The John Lewis Partnership has revealed its third annual Impact Report for its Building Happier Futures (BHF) programme to support care experienced people. Part of the John Lewis Partnership Foundation, the BHF fund awards grants for UK projects to provide education, connection, experience and … [Read more...]