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Ecommerce start-up aims to take Stockport retailers online

New ecommerce start-up site ‘Search Fresh’ is inviting small businesses struggling to make sales in lock down to join its high street web-shop. The Stockport based start-up will provide businesses that haven’t traditionally lent themselves to online sales with an ecommerce platform to sell fresh … [Read more...]

Artisan Awards launch early to support local traders

Stockport-based Worker Bee Markets have launched their Artisan Awards earlier than planned to give local makers a focus during lockdown. The first ever Worker Bee Artisan Awards, sponsored by estate agents Snapes, were scheduled to launch in May 2020 on the day of the next market in Bramhall … [Read more...]

Contactless payment limit increased to £45

The spending limit for contactless payments has been increased from £30 to £45, prompted by an increase in interest due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Similar increases have been carried out across Europe, and the changes has been made following consultation with finance, payments and retail … [Read more...]

Stockport Market traders launch delivery and collection service

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...]

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...]

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...]