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...]
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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...]
Stockport Debenhams avoids latest round of store closures
With the department store announcing 19 store closures nationwide this month, the Stockport branch of Debenhams will remain open into 2020. In the wider North West, the Altrincham and Southport stores will close by the 19th January. Debenhams has been in talks with landlords to negotiate rent … [Read more...]
Stockport Porsche to begin recruitment for 2020 opening
The Stockport Porsche Centre, currently being built, is beginning its recruitment drive ready for the dealership’s opening in May 2020. The dealership will be run by Stratstone, who already represent the Porsche brand at their Wilmslow dealership. The car maker is expanding its dealer network … [Read more...]
Cheadle online retailer CurrentBody reaches £10 million funding milestone
Cheadle-based online beauty retailer, CurrentBody, has generated a total of £10 million in funding following backing from BGF and NVM Private Equity. CurrentBody has doubled revenues year-on-year over the last five years of growth, and claims to be the world’s largest supplier of beauty devices, … [Read more...]
Scottish travel agent plans new Stockport branch
Scottish travel agent, Barrhead Travel, plan to open a new branch in Stockport as part of their expansion plans for 2020. Glasgow-based Barrhead Travel has been trading for 44 years, and the Stockport branch comes as part of a plan to increase the company’s branch network by twenty stores by … [Read more...]
Simon Charles Auctioneers to host business open day
Stockport-based auction house, Simon Charles Auctioneers & Valuers will host an open day for businesses on 28th November. The event aims to show how businesses can benefit from selling aged stock through an auction house. Simon Charles Auctioneers & Valuers specialise in selling on … [Read more...]
Black Friday event comes to Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport’s Black Friday event will be largest ever, allowing both visitors and website-users to take advantage of deals. Offers will be available across airport retailers, including Dixons and World Duty Free, and other services such as car parking, lounges and Airportr luggage … [Read more...]
Stockport PR agency wins campaign from Trafford Council
Trafford Council, supported by Urmston Partnership, has appointed a Stockport PR agency to implement a year-long public relations and promotional campaign to encourage more people from across the North West to visit Urmston town centre for leisure and shopping. Stockport-based Philosophy PR … [Read more...]
Palmer Capital leads deal as Stockport Asda sells for £13.9m
Palmer Capital Income Fund has led a deal to acquire the 45,000 sq ft site on Manchester Road, Stockport, at a price reflecting a net initial yield of 4.9%. As reported on Place North West, the Reddish store, which was redeveloped by Brookhouse and let to Asda in 2015, has a further 20 years … [Read more...]
The cat’s out of the bag – Old Tom celebrates 120 years with £1.20 special offers
Old Tom, the World's Best Beer and arguably the most famous strong ale in beer history, has turned 120! And just when you thought the World’s Best Beer couldn’t get any better, Cheshire family brewers ROBINSONS (who celebrated their 181st birthday at the end of September) have unveiled a new Old … [Read more...]
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