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Merseyway Shortlisted for Marketing Award

Merseyway shopping centre’s community art and photography campaign, ‘Celebrating Stockport’ has been shortlisted in this year’s prestigious Purple Apple Marketing Awards.   Recognising effective shopping and town centre marketing, the Purple Apple’s are a coveted award within the UK retail property … [Read more...]

Co-operative Group given clearance for Nisa takeover

Manchester's the Co-operative Group has been given clearance by the the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to go ahead with its £137m bid to takeover Scunthorpe based group, Nisa. Nisa, which originally was an acronym for Northern Independent Supermarkets Association, was established by Dudley … [Read more...]

Robinsons Royal Renovation in Pub Estate

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery latest investment has seen a refreshingly, royal renovation in pub estate has taken shape at the Prince of Orange in Ashton-under-Lyne.  The town centre pub has reopened following a joint investment by Robinsons Brewery and licensees Jonny Booth and Paul … [Read more...]

Beast from the East affects High Street Sales

A continued spell of disruptive weather at the beginning of the year, further fuelled by the so called Beast from the East, put paid to any hope of recovery for retail sales across the UK's High Streets.  According to the latest report from Springboard monitor, British Retail Consortium said that … [Read more...]

The Smoker at Plumley re-opens after major investment

Stockport brewers Robinsons and licensee Darren Crawford have made a six-figure investment in The Smoker at Plumley, a famous and hugely popular Cheshire coaching inn.  The Smoker, an iconic grade two listed thatched coaching inn situated in the picturesque village of Plumley, has reopened … [Read more...]

Sainsburys Hazel Grove chooses charity partner until 2019

The Together Trust has been chosen as Sainsburys in Hazel Grove’s charity partner until 2019. The store’s staff will be helping to raise funds for the charity, based in Cheadle, to support their services which include two specialist schools, a specialist college and residential care homes. After … [Read more...]

‘Hats Off’ at Spectacular Merseyway Art Installation

An art installation featuring over 200 hats was unveiled at Merseyway in Stockport on Saturday as the shopping centre gears up to celebrate ‘Wear a Hat Day’ this Easter. ‘Hats Off’ features a stunning canopy of illuminated top and bowler hats suspended from the centre’s ceiling, coupled with … [Read more...]

Stockport opticians up-skill for World Glaucoma Week

A Stockport opticians is up-skilling their team to provide better support to customers in preparation for World Glaucoma Week (11-18 March). In conjunction with the International Glaucoma Association, Stockport opticians Specsavers has developed the training for its retail teams to assist … [Read more...]

Stockport Fairtrade Fortnight 2018

Stockport Council, together with the Stockport Fairtrade Group, is supporting this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight which is running until Sunday 11 March. The nationwide campaign ‘Come On In’ is inviting everyone to come in to the world of the people who grow our food to see what life can be like when … [Read more...]

The Beat has been restored at the White Hart in Kendal

Set in the Lake District, the White Hart in Kendal has whisked up a striking new look following a refurbishment from Robinsons Brewery. The renovation was carried out in order to modernise the pub, creating a more warm and welcoming atmosphere during the day, whilst maintaining its reputation as a … [Read more...]

Aqua provides a Remedy for Easter Beer Festival

Stockport creative agency, Aqua Design Group, have provided just the right Remedy for a Stockport Bar & Brewhouse's Easter Beer Festival.  Always keen to work with fellow Stockport based businesses and support town centre events, Aqua have provided marketing services to Remedy Bar & … [Read more...]