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Stockroom opening brings record numbers to the town centre

With more than 15,000 people visiting Stockport's new community and cultural hub, Stockroom, for its opening weekend, the town centre saw its busiest week of 2025. Stockroom opened in the Merseyway Shopping Centre on 24th May, and over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend, hosted 40 events and … [Read more...]

Acquisition for Stockport electrical wholesaler

Stockport electrical wholesaler, LED, has strengthened its presence across Greater Manchester with the acquisition of Oldham-based Wholesale Electrical Factors (WEF). Twenty 15 Capital, the parent company behind the 40-year-old Stockport business, has rebranded WEF as LED, and making the Oldham … [Read more...]

Boost in profits for Stockport headquartered pet care retailer

Stockport-headquartered pet care retailer, Pets at Home, has revealed a strong boost to its profit before tax in its preliminary end of year results to 27th March 2025. The business has reported continued growth in FY2025 in its Vets Group arm, up 13% on the previous year, with retail revenue … [Read more...]

Merseyway announces return of Shopmobility service

Merseyway Shopping Centre has announced the return of its Shopmobility service, offering free daily access to mobility scooters and wheelchairs for shoppers. From Monday 2nd June, the scheme will run seven days a week and is designed to support visitors with limited mobility, ensuring everyone … [Read more...]

Pet food business lets 10,755 sq ft Stockport warehouse

Pet food subscription service, The Cool Cat Club, is the latest business attracted to Stockport's excellent connectivity, having let a 10,755 sq ft warehouse unit at Lawnhurst Trading Estate off Bird Hall Lane in Cheadle. Logistics real estate specialist Logicor, which owns the building, recently … [Read more...]

Stockport sets out vision for next phase of regeneration

Stockport Council and the Mayor of Greater Manchester have launched a public consultation on a bold new vision for the east of Stockport town centre. The town has published its proposed Strategic Regeneration Framework for parts of the town centre to the east of the A6, detailing what will be … [Read more...]

Søstrene Grene to bring Scandi style to Merseyway

Stockport is set to welcome a major new arrival this year as Danish retail chain, Søstrene Grene, announces a new store opening in Merseyway Shopping Centre. Bringing its contemporary home décor, furniture and lifestyle products to Stockport for the first time, the new store is a win for local … [Read more...]

Co-op issues fresh update to customers following cyber attack

North-west headquartered retailer, Co-op, has issued a further update to customers following a cyber attack that has impacted supplies of goods and card payments in its stores. In a message to Members published on Instagram on 5th May, Co-operative Group CEO, Shirine Khoury-Haq, apologised for … [Read more...]

Co-op becomes latest retailer hit by cyberattack

North-west headquartered retailer, the Co-op, has become the latest major chain hit by a cyberattack, and has shut down its IT systems in response. The attack affected back-office systems at convenience stores, as well as its call centre services, with the retailer shutting down some IT systems … [Read more...]

John Lewis Partnership appoints Chief Financial Officer

John Lewis Partnership, the retail group that operates John Lewis Cheadle and Waitrose supermarket in Stockport, has announced the appointment of Andy Mounsey (pictured) as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Andy will take up the role with immediate effect, having held the CFO position on an … [Read more...]

Stockport retail group welcomes new trading director

Employee-owned Stockport retail group, Parfetts, has announced the appointment of Cheryl Hope (pictured) as trading director. Cheryl joins the business from Unitas, where she led the trading team for three years, and will report to joint managing directors, Noel Robinson and Guy Swindell. She … [Read more...]