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Stockport HMV Saved From Closure

HMV Stockport is one of 100 that has been saved from closure after the music chain was bought out of administration by Canadian firm, Sunrise Records. The firm will buy 100 stores out of administration, securing 1,487 jobs but 27 stores are to close, including the stores at the Trafford Centre and … [Read more...]

The Range Superstore Opening in Stockport

The Range Superstore Group, the fastest growing retailer in the UK, is set to open a new store in Stockport creating around 80 local jobs. With 150 stores across the UK, The Range has agreed to take over the former 44,000 sq ft Toys R Us unit at Stockport Retail Park, Peel Centre in Stockport town … [Read more...]

National: December Inflation Falls, Retail Sales Increase

Inflation fell in December to 2.1% from 2.3% prior month at the same time as sales values increased by almost 4% as volumes increased by 3.0%. Despite all the fears for retail sales over Christmas, the official figures from the ONS suggest an increase in both sales and volume although overall the … [Read more...]

Christmas Sales up 1.4% at John Lewis Partnership

The John Lewis Partnership, whose Cheadle Royal department store was the first to open in the region in 1995, has announced positive results following its Christmas trading period. In stark contrast to both Debenhams and Sainsburys, the John Lewis Partnership has issued its Christmas trading … [Read more...]

Shop local, support Small Business Saturday

This Saturday, shoppers are being asked to support Small Business Saturday by visiting their local shops and traders. Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which celebrates small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and to support … [Read more...]

Harvey Nichols and Smart Works present Harvey’s Angels

Harvey Nichols, the global fashion retailer, is launching “Harvey’s Angels”, a Christmas shopping experience dedicated to raising money for the UK charity, Smart Works. Over four days, from Thursday 29th November to Sunday 2nd December, *10% of all purchases made at Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge and … [Read more...]

Mr Scrooge Seasonal Ale Takes Centre Stage for Christmas

Mr Scrooge, Robinsons seasonal ale, is returning just in time to warm the Christmas spirit! Robinsons Brewery, situated in the heart of Stockport for 180 years, have unveiled their festive seasonal ale: Mr Scrooge, which will be their last movie inspired seasonal ale of 2018. Arriving with an ABV … [Read more...]

Premium retailer Tessuti to open in Stockport

Premium designer retailer Tessuti is set to open at Merseyway in Stockport having signed up to take 5,000 sq ft in the popular shopping centre. Selling the latest clothing from over 100 designers ranging from Barbour, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein to Moschino, DKNY and Michael Kors, the letting … [Read more...]

Merseyway Stockport signs up to Purple Tuesday

Merseyway Stockport will be ‘going purple’ as it participates in Purple Tuesday – the UK’s first accessible shopping day, recognising the importance and needs of disabled consumers and promoting inclusive shopping. Created and coordinated by disability organisation Purple, the initiative takes … [Read more...]

The Kitchen Opens in Stockport

The Kitchen, a new bakery, shop and cafe with a difference in Stockport centre, not only sells baked goods but also presents new training opportunities. Opened by Pure Innovations, the Kitchen provides supported training opportunities for people with a range of learning difficulties. They help bake … [Read more...]

BRC: No-deal Brexit presents more challenge for retailers

Despite total retail sales increasing by 1.3% in October, against an increase of 0.2% in October 2017, the head of the British Retail Consortium is warning that a "no-deal Brexit presents a huge challenge for retailers".   Helen Dickinson OBE, Chief-Executive of the British Retail Consortium has … [Read more...]