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Discover Stockport Market Place this Christmas

Discover Stockport where exciting events for all the family, specialist markets and independent shopping are just some of the things visitors can enjoy in Stockport’s beautiful Market Place in the lead up to Christmas. Best known for its historic Market Hall and Market, Stockport Market Place is a … [Read more...]

Waggon and Horses Matley gets make-over

Robinsons are continuing with their extensive programme of refurbishment as they continue to invest in their pub estate across the North West of England. The new look Waggon and Horses Matley, on the locally known Mottram Cutting between Glossop and Stalybridge, is the latest pub to get the … [Read more...]

Discover Stockport this Christmas and enjoy free parking

Christmas is coming to Stockport with Christmas lights, exciting events, festive markets, free parking and late night shopping - just some of the great things on offer. Celebrations will kick off with Merseyway’s Christmas Lights Switch On event on Wednesday 16th November from 5pm, with some … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Prince’s Street taking shape under foot

The transformation taking place along Stockport's Prince's Street is taking shape as the first sections of the new pedestrian area have been opened up for visitors to enjoy. New high quality paving has begun to be installed along Prince's Street over the past few months, giving the whole area a … [Read more...]

Robinsons new look Dog and Partridge in Great Moor

The Dog and Partridge in Great Moor, Stockport, has reopened following a substantial investment from Robinsons Brewery and Licensee Andy Green. The popular A6 pub was closed for three weeks whilst Robinsons' design and property team transformed the interior to create a modern and welcoming … [Read more...]

Union J starring at Merseyway Christmas lights switch-on!

Former stars of The X Factor, Union J will be the star guests headlining this year’s Merseyway Christmas lights switch-on in Stockport, on Wednesday 16 November. Fans of the four-piece boy band will be offered the chance to win exclusive VIP meet and greet tickets for the evening in a competition … [Read more...]

Council casts vote on Stockport Business Improvement District

Stockport Council has cast its votes on the Stockport Business Improvement District (BID) ballot, in the town centre and is encouraging eligible businesses to fill in their ballots, send them in and support the BID. The Stockport BID aims to raise over £2m to fund projects in the town centre that … [Read more...]

Rio boosts Aldi sales and market share

Aldi leads the way in the supermarket sector where Aldi sales and market share has risen in Q3 despite continued deflation of 1.1%. According to a report from Kantar Worldpanel supermarket sales rose by 0.3% in the 12 weeks ending 11 September. Growth in alcohol sales performed well, … [Read more...]

Robinsons Wines add trio of award-winners to it’s cellars

Robinsons Brewery have announced a new exclusive partnership between Robinsons Wines and three South African award-winning boutique wine producers. The wines from Nitida, Haut Espoir and Noble Hill will be available to Robinsons’ estate from early October alongside tasting sessions at the SITT … [Read more...]

John Lewis profits drop by nearly 15%

John Lewis, the wholly employee owned retailer with a flagship store at Cheadle Royal in Stockport,  has blamed increased competition and wage costs for a drop in pre-tax profits of 14.8%. John Lewis – famously known for being ‘never knowingly undersold’ – reported a drop in operating profit of … [Read more...]

Robinsons Visitor Centre hosts MacMillan coffee morning

On your marks, get set, BAKE! Robinsons Visitor Centre get set to host their Macmillan Coffee Morning for the fourth consecutive year on Friday 30th September from 10am. Since their first event in 2013, Robinsons have helped to raise over £1500 for Macmillan Cancer Support through the sales of … [Read more...]

Stockport BID gets Council support

Stockport Council is showing its support for the town centre to be designated a Business Improvement District - Stockport BID - ahead of October's ballot. Business Improvement Districts are able to generate monies used to fund projects that will help businesses to thrive, attract more visitors … [Read more...]