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STOCKPORT’S INFLUENCE ON WIMBLEDON

As we enter the final stages of Wimbledon this week, we can't forget the part Stockport has and is playing in the success of this world famous tennis tournament. Fred Perry's statue stands proud at Wimbledon and oversees the comings and goings of our annual championship. Perry was born in … [Read more...]

RETAIL IS "A GREAT BRITISH SUCCESS STORY"

The retail industry is a Great British success story which has survived and thrived despite facing multiple challenges over the last few years, according to a speech being delivered to representatives from across the industry today (Tuesday).   This year's Retail Symposium is taking place … [Read more...]

ROBINSON’S TROOPER BEER HELPS HIKE IN SALES

Frederic Robinson has been brewing beer in Stockport for 175 years and is celebrating the latest growth in sales, the success of its visitor centre and a hike in beer sales. This year has seen Iron Maiden's TROOPER beer, brewed locally in Stockport by Robinson's, has become an overnight success; … [Read more...]

NEW APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME FOR RETAILERS & MARKET TRADERS

The National Skills Academy for Retail has announced that a new scheme designed to help retailers and market traders to recruit talented apprentices is set to launch across the UK this summer. The Retail Apprenticeship Scheme (RAS) was piloted last year in a select number of cities but will … [Read more...]

‘LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE’ AT ROBINSON’S LEIGH ARMS

Robinson's favourite, The Leigh Arms in Northwich, is again 'Getting ready to Rumble' Live American Style Wrestling is set to make a re-appearance in at Cheshire pub, the Leigh Arms. The only pub in the country to stage professional wrestling, the re-appearance follows the huge success of the … [Read more...]

HIGH STREET CONTINUED CHALLENGES

A report out this morning on the BBC suggests 10 of the 12 government funded 'Portas Pilot' towns have seen a fall in the number of occuplied shops. The continued growth of online retail means traditional high streets need to adapt thier offering, choice and customer experiences inorder to … [Read more...]

BRAMHALL BAKERY APPRENTICE IS UK’S FINEST

Bramhall Bakery in Stockport is celebrating after their apprentice, Amber Smith, was awarded the James Allan Memorial Trophy for baking skills. Competing against hundreds of bakery apprentices from across the UK, not only was Amber awarded the prize for best English apprentice, she then went … [Read more...]

NATIONAL SHOP VACANCIES REACH A NEW HIGH

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported the national town centre vacancy rate in the UK was 11.9% in April 2013, up from 10.9% in January 2013, the highest rate since the survey began in July 2011.Helen Dickinson, British Retail Consortium Director General, said: "It's a major concern … [Read more...]

TROOPER BEER OFFICIAL LAUNCH

The 9th of May 2013 was certainly a day to remember in Robinsons staggering 175 year legacy as they expected a product launch like no other before … and they were not disappointed! With a reception attended by over 100 influential brewing trade representatives from both the UK and … [Read more...]

APRIL SALES AFFECTED BY EARLY EASTER

April figures from the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor have shown UK retail sales values were down 2.2% on a like-for-like basis from April 2012, when they had declined 3.3% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were down 0.6%, against a 1.0% decline in April 2012. The British Retail … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT MARKET PULLING IN THE CROWDS

Stockport's famous market area is fast becoming a top weekend attraction pulling in visitors from all across the North West. The variety of events is assuring that a steady stream of new shoppers of all ages are taking part including such as the vintage markets, the teenage markets and last … [Read more...]