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BRC reports Retail growth of 1.4% in May

After two months of flat sales, May saw growth of 1.4% in line with the 12 month average of 1.5%, reports Helen Dickinson OBE, Chief Executive, British Retail Consortium. As summer finally got underway, shoppers embarked on building their summer wardrobe as Helen explains:  "Clothing made a big … [Read more...]

Four stores sign lease extensions at Merseyway shopping centre

Four retailers have signed new leases at Merseyway shopping centre, now owned by Stockport Council. New Look, Ann Summers, Roman Originals and Lashious Beauty have all signed new leases that will see them remain in Merseyway alongside the centre's other stores. Stockport Council says, with its … [Read more...]

Robinsons continue to breathe new life into their pub estate

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery are continuing to invest in their pub estate as the Red Dragon pub in Kirby Lonsdale breathes new life into their guest bedrooms. The refurbishment of the Red Dragon’s seven en-suite bedrooms was carried out by Robinsons Brewery’s design team who worked … [Read more...]

Ground-breaking ceremony at £45m Redrock Stockport development

A ground-breaking ceremony has taken place at the new £45m Redrock Stockport development where Wates Construction has begun building work. Eamonn Boylan, chief executive of Stockport Council, joined Wates and Keith Pulling, from The Light Cinema, on site to mark the start of construction work, … [Read more...]

New council leader to scrap Stockport Market plans

The Stockport Express is reporting that the new Labour-controlled Stockport Council will scrap plans for Stockport Market. The paper says new council leader Alex Ganotis will 'go back to the drawing board' and consult with traders and shoppers. Before the local elections there had been plans … [Read more...]

Teenagers to take over Stockport Market

The Teenage Market, the now national initiative that supports young entrepreneurs and performers, returns to its original home in Stockport Market on Sunday 22nd May as part of the ‘Love Your Local Market’ fortnight. The event which is sponsored by The Federation of Small Businesses, runs from … [Read more...]

Robinsons using buying power to reduce pubs’ bills

Robinsons Brewery have joined forces with utility management specialists UB Services to help licensees save money on their utility bills. Robinsons now buys gas and electric in bulk through its ‘Buying Club’ over a fixed three-year period, resulting in lower rates for its licensees. Around a … [Read more...]

ROBINSONS CELEBRATE MOST SUCCESSFUL TRADE SHOW IN BREWERY HISTORY

Robinsons Brewery’s annual trade show at St Helens Rugby Football Club has been the most successful in company history thanks to a record turnout of licensees, free trade customers and suppliers from across the country. The event, now in its fourth year, was attended by over half of Robinsons’ … [Read more...]

Robinsons Brewery completes refurbishment of pub hit by floods

Robinsons Brewery has helped a pub devastated by floods to re-open by completing a refurbishment. Following the floods that devastated the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, on Boxing Day, licensees Phil and Tina Fairey have re-opened The Ribchester Arms pub near Preston for the first time in three … [Read more...]

Ailing high street giant BHS expected to file for administration

High Street retailer BHS is expected to file for administration today, putting almost 11,000 jobs at risk. The BBC reports that talks with Sports Direct to sell some of BHS's 164 stores - which includes the one in Merseyway in Stockport - collapsed over the weekend, and it is understood any buyer … [Read more...]