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BHS to close its remaining stores by August 20

BHS will close all of its remaining 114 stores by August 20 - including in Merseyway in Stockport - with the loss of 11,000 jobs nationwide. The firm announced it was going into administration in April but as a buyer hasn't been found administrators have announced all remaining stores will close … [Read more...]

Together expands its executive team

Specialist lender, Together, has announced two further appointments to its leadership team, concluding a spate of recent board-level appointments.   Following the restructure of the business to separate its retail and commercial activities, Brian Jackson takes on the role of operations director for … [Read more...]

New Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport’s T2

Manchester Airport has unveiled a new look, expanded Escape Lounge in Terminal Two.   The airport has spent £1.9m on the lounge which has increased in capacity by a third with room for up to 212 passengers.   The new-look Escape Lounge will provide passengers with an area away from the hustle and … [Read more...]

Robinsons announce sale of new Iron Maiden beer

A new Iron Maiden beer – Trooper Red ‘n’ Black – is now available to pre-order from Robinson’s online shop. Trooper Red ‘n’ Black, a new collaborative brew between IRON MAIDEN and ROBINSONS BREWERY is the third beer in the TROOPER range following on from the stunning success of TROOPER and last … [Read more...]

Mothercare takes fresh approach in Dubai

Mothercare commissioned a Stockport company to deliver a global franchise event  at the prestigious Four Seasons Resort in Dubai. The event, organised by Cheadle Royal based fresh, hosted over 100 Mothercare franchisees from around the world and provided a platform for networking, sharing key … [Read more...]

Cancer charity shop ransacked in sickening break-in

A CHARITY shop that raises money to support people living with cancer and their families has been broken into – causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. Marketing Stockport member Beechwood Cancer Care Centre’s charity shop on Finney Lane, Heald Green, was found ransacked yesterday morning, … [Read more...]

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...]