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FESTIVE SHOPPERS AT STOCKPORT’S MERSEYWAY HITS FOUR YEAR HIGH

Increasing consumer confidence is reflected by rising number of visitors as Christmas shopping footfall figures for Merseyway shopping centre in Stockport have hit their highest level since 2009. In the trading week before Christmas Day more than 216,000 people visited the centre – an … [Read more...]

CHRISTMAS SALES UP AS ONLINE GROWS BY NEARLY 20 PERCENT

Christmas sales in 2013 were slightly up by 0.4% on 2012 as online sales grew by a massive 20%, according to the latest figures released by the British Retail Consortium, as online sales now account for nearly 1 in 5 products bought. Health & Beauty and Clothing had a strong finish to the … [Read more...]

GET INVOLVED – GIVE YOUR VIEWS ON STOCKPORT TOWN CENTRE

Stockport residents and businesses are encouraged to attend a workshop to give their views on Stockport town centre and how they use it. The workshop, which is being held on Wednesday 29th January, will run between 6pm and 8pm at Stockport Town Hall. Facilitated by Marketing Manchester, the … [Read more...]

BAKERS VAULTS SET TO RISE AGAIN!

Following the sudden closure of the Bakers Vaults, located at the heart of Stockport, at Christmas, pub owners Robinsons Brewery have confirmed that the Bakers Vaults WILL re-open in 2014. Former pub licensees Yvonne and Tony Martin decided to close their doors over the Christmas period and … [Read more...]

AFTER 40 YEARS St. ANN’S WORKER TO RETIRE

There was no chance of Chris Hampton getting lost on her way to work – she has spent her entire career in the same shop, in Cheadle. Chris who is now 63, is the manager at the St Ann’s Hospice shop and retires at the end of the year after almost four decades based at 3, High … [Read more...]

ROBINSONS BID A ‘HART-FELT’ FAREWELL

Gillian Tyrrell of Robinson's house The White Hart, Hazel Grove, has announced her retirement after a dedicated 38 years. Gillian had already been pulling pints behind the bar of the London Road pub since 1975 when she took over the pub in 2008. No stranger to the loyal regulars of The White Hart, … [Read more...]

MERSEYWAY SHOPPING CENTRE BRINGS FESTIVE SPIRIT TO STOCKPORT

The Christmas season is officially here and every Saturday, Merseyway Shopping Centre will be host to an array of fantastic events and activities during the lead up to Christmas. To continue the festive spirit following the shopping centre’s amazing Christmas Light Switch On, where over … [Read more...]

ALL ROUTES LEAD TO ROBINSONS AS PUB LAUNCHES WALKING GUIDE

Regulars at a Whitegate pub have put their local knowledge to good use by creating a number of new walking guides, taking in the area’s outstanding natural beauty. The Plough Inn has published six new tried and tested walks which are free to download from the pub’s website or can be … [Read more...]

LAST ORDERS AT THE TIVIOT IN STOCKPORT

Last orders have been called for the final time at The Tiviot by Dave Walker and Jill Woolley after a 47 year family connection with the pub and Robinsons. The business relationship began in December 1965 when Dave’s father, Roy Walker, became the licensee for The Tiviot and pulled his … [Read more...]

BEWARE THE 12 SCAMS OF CHRISTMAS

Stockport Council’s Trading Standards is warning Stockport residents not to fall foul of the‘12 scams of Christmas.’  The advice, which applies to all situations where someone is trying to part you from your money is: Don’t give bank or personal details to … [Read more...]

ONLINE OR THE HIGH STREET THIS CHRISTMAS?

A new survey by ICM Research has looked at how shoppers plan to do their festive gift and grocery shopping this year. For retailers, the big question is: where will people be shopping – will they be buying online or on Britain’s struggling high streets? According to the survey of … [Read more...]