Traders at Stockport Market supplying food have a launched a local delivery and collection service in response to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak. While the market hall is now closed to the public, Stockport shoppers are now able to order fruit and vegetable, meat and cheese … [Read more...]
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Adlington Walk redevelopment begins at Merseyway
The redevelopment of Adlington Walk at Stockport's Merseyway begins, marking the first phase of upgrades to the shopping centre. The improvements to Adlington Walk forms part of a package of works that will see new shop-fronts, landscaping and public realm improvements to Merseyway over the … [Read more...]
Worker Bee Markets launch awards for Stockport creatives
Worker Bee Markets, which runs regular craft markets in Stockport's village centres, has launched its first awards for the borough's artisans. The Worker Bee Artisan Awards are aimed at microbusinesses who live, produce and sell in SK postcodes and offer cash prizes and mentoring to help local … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester well-placed to access economic benefits of its older generation
A report by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the International Longevity Centre (ILC) into the older generations has shown that the city-region can benefit from an ageing population. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that the number of over 50s will increase by … [Read more...]
Stockport Renault dealership to be rebuilt after fire
Manchester-based car dealership group, Lookers, have submitted plans to Stockport Council to rebuild their Renault dealership following a fire last year at the premises. The Renault dealership on St Mary's Way, Stockport, was severely damaged in a fire in September 2019. After last year’s … [Read more...]
German kitchen retailer opens Stockport store
German kitchen retailer Kutchenhaus has opened its first ever showroom in Stockport, marking its 34th showroom to open in the UK. The store, in Stockport Town Centre opened its doors on Saturday 1st February in the former Bath Store premises on Wellington Road. Boasting 2,600 square foot of … [Read more...]
Stockport wholesaler adds 25 new employees
Employee-owned Stockport based wholesaler, Parfetts, has added 25 new staff to further grow the group's convenience store brands, Go Local and Go Local Extra. The wholesaler has added five Business Development Managers and an additional 20 new employees at the Stockport head office, focusing on … [Read more...]
Merseyway shoppers raise £1,600 for charity partner
Shoppers at Stockport's Merseyway have successfully raised over £1600 for local charity, Independent Options, after the centre hosted a variety of fun fundraising events for families during the festive season. Money was donated by shoppers attending a programme of Christmas activities at … [Read more...]
Stockport fintech company plan for 2020 growth
Stockport based fintech business, takepayments, plan to expand during 2020 as the UK continues to head towards a cashless society. Takepayments is the new name for Payzone’s card terminal and EPOS business, providing debit and credit card acceptance to small businesses and sole traders. The … [Read more...]
North West retailers have falling risk of insolvency
An assessment by insolvency trade body, R3 has found retailers in the North West have lower risk of insolvency of any UK region besides London and the East of England, despite the headlines of the struggles of some well-known chains. R3’s figures found that 38.7% of retailers in the North … [Read more...]
Footfall in Stockport bucks trend with year-on-year footfall growth of over 21%
Despite British Retail Consortium reporting 2019 to be the worst year on record for the retail sector, footfall in Stockport has risen by 21.45% over the important 8 week Christmas and New Year trading period from 11th November to 5th January. In 2018 Stockport town centre attracted … [Read more...]
Stockport beauty wholesaler announces rise in sales
Stockport based hair and beauty supplies wholesaler, Alan Howard, have announced a growth in sales for the year up to the end of February 2019. The company, which operates stores across the UK, announced a £1.4 million increase in turnover to £38.8 million, and predict sales will continue to … [Read more...]
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