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...]
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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...]
Applications open for Foundational Economy Innovation Fund grants
The GMCA’s Foundational Economy Innovation Fund is now open for applications for grants of up to £11,000 to support projects addressing major challenges facing the sector. The foundational economy is an umbrella term that includes a range of sectors that supply essential goods and services. … [Read more...]
SJS Smith Jewellery rebrands as Stockport Jewellery School
SJS Smith Jewellery, founded in 2017 by silversmith Sam Smith, has rebranded as Stockport Jewellery School to better represent its core mission—teaching the art of jewellery making. What started as a series of pop-up workshops at various locations has grown into a thriving creative hub. After … [Read more...]
The Post Office to franchise 108 directly managed branches
The Post Office has confirmed it will seek to franchise its 108 directly managed branches, including the Post Office in Stockport town centre. The ambition for the Post Office to close its Crown Post Offices and shift to a fully franchised model was first set out in Autumn 2024, and a Board … [Read more...]
Smart Works holds end of season sale
Women’s employment charity, Smart Works Greater Manchester is to host its end of season fashion sale. The sale event takes place at the charity's Smart Works Centre on St Petersgate, SK1 1DS on Saturday 5th April from 10am to 2pm. Stockport fashionistas will have the chance to shop new and … [Read more...]
Finalists announced for Made in Stockport Awards 2025
After over 500 nominations were submitted, the finalists have been announced for the Made in Stockport Awards 2025, which celebrate the borough's artisan and creative businesses. The annual awards were launched in 2021 by Stockport's Aqua Design Group to help promote creative businesses in the … [Read more...]
WHSmith brand to disappear from high streets following sale of stores
WHSmith has confirmed the sale of its high street retail business to Hobbycraft owner, Modella Capital, as it looks to focus operations on its higher growth travel retail markets. The historic newsagents will retain its 1,200 stores in hospitals, train stations, airports and motorway services in … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations Pop-Up Shop opens in Merseyway
Pure Innovations have returned to Merseyway with their Pop-Up shop in Stockport offering a wide range items crafted by the charity's clients. The pop up opens Tuesday 26th March and will run until Saturday 5th April in its usual location next to Waterstones in Stockport town centre. Opening times … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations returns to Merseyway Pop Up Shop
Pure Innovations will return to the Pop Up Shop in Stockport's Merseyway Shopping Centre selling a range of products made by the charity's clients. The pop up opens Tuesday 26th March and will run until Saturday 5th April in its usual location next to Waterstones in Stockport town centre. Opening … [Read more...]
Azets advises Lancashire bakery chain as it nears deal to reopen seven shops
Azets, the UK top ten accounting and advisory firm, alongside Brabners Solicitors, has been advising the fourth-generation family bakery, Oddie’s, as it nears a deal to save seven of its shops. The Lancashire-based family business was forced to close its 13 sites in the region after a sale of the … [Read more...]
Traders and residents laud thriving Stockport Market
Traders and local residents have praised Stockport Market in recent articles about the market by the Manchester Evening News and BBC News. The Market Hall is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and as a testament to its success is currently fully occupied by a range of … [Read more...]
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