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STOCKPORT’S BRIGHTER AS CHRISTMAS LIGHTS UP THE TOWN

This week Stockport’s Merseyway Shopping Centre danced into the Christmas season with a host of celebrity guests lined up to mark the annual Christmas Lights switch on. Throughout the day excited Stopfordian’s cheered on a host of performances and celebrity guests including; X … [Read more...]

SIMON RIMMER HOSTS MAN vs. FOOD at ROBINSONS BREWERY

Celebrity Chef Simon Rimmer will put his wooden spoon aside for a front row seat at this gastronomic marathon. Inspired by the hit US series 'Man V Food', the premise of this event is disarmingly simple: eat everything in sight!       Each contender has just 30 minutes … [Read more...]

THE ‘DUN COW’ RAISES IT’S GLASS TO £45K REVAMP

The Dun Cow in Ollerton, Knutsford has reopened its doors following a £45,000 refurbishment and the arrival of new landlord.   Located on Chelford Road, the Robinsons pub will now be run by successful multiple operator Darren Sayle. With many years’ experience in the trade and … [Read more...]

STARS COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS AT STOCKPORT’S MERSEYWAY

Merseyway shopping centre in Stockport is proud to announce the beginning of the Countdown to Christmas with a family fun event on Wednesday 13th November.            The switch on event will feature a host of stars including  former X Factor … [Read more...]

ROBINSONS LAUNCH HOSPITALITY APPRENTICESHIPS!

Robinsons has announced plans to launch a series of apprenticeships, in partnership with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and quality assured professional training providers Charnwood, to meet the needs of modern retailing.         The scheme is fully … [Read more...]

NAIL BAR SUCCESS AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

Cloud Nails are celebrating a successful six months at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 1 – by opening a second nail bar in Terminal 2. Cloud Nails have preened and polished 4,550 sets of nails at the airport since opening in April – including 45 men. Almost 60% of customers opted … [Read more...]

RETAIL SALES SLOW IN SEPTEMBER

Latest data from the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for September reveals a 0.7% increase in like-for-like sales on the previous year. On a total basis, sales were up 2.4%, against a 3.4% increase in September 2012 and in line with the 12-month moving average. The British Retail Consortium … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT MP PRAISES COMMUNITY STORE

An exciting new concept of a community store based in Hanover Towers, Lancashire Hill, called Penny Lane Pantry has been praised by a local MP.  Ann Coffey MP was shown around the pantry and met volunteers Leanne Benfold and Agnes Harrison, along with Anna Jones, Stockport Homes' Food … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT BROTHERS URGE TEENAGERS TO CASH IN ON MARKETS

Teenagers across the country are hitting back at a reputation for lie-ins and laziness by launching businesses, thanks to a scheme masterminded by two brothers from Stockport. The Teenage Market, a free initiative that enables youngsters to showcase their talents, has been given the go-ahead … [Read more...]

RETAIL FINANCE DIRECTORS BULLISH ABOUT ECONOMIC RECOVERY

High Streets are still suffering and town centres recognise the need to re-invent themselves, hence such as the Mary Portas initiative Bill Grimsey's review and yet an overwhelming majority of retail sector financial directors expect their business to grow over the next 12 months, according to new … [Read more...]