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RETAIL SEARCHES ON TABLETS UP 132 percent

Search volumes on tablet devices outpaced those on any other device, increasing 132% compared with growth on smartphone devices of 66%, according to the BRC. Total search volumes from UK consumers searching overseas retailers increased by 51% in Q2 compared with the previous … [Read more...]

BUSINESS RATES ARE ‘KILLING THE HIGH STREET’

Business rates are crushing small businesses and are killing the high street, John Allan, national chairman of Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said, as reported in today's ENforbusiness. He made the comments following the release of a report conducted by the FSB which revealed that … [Read more...]

HIGH STREETS DRIVE FOOTFALL IMPROVEMENT IN JUNE

The British Retail Consortium are reporting that High Street footfall in June was 0.1% higher than a year ago, up from a 0.7% decline in May. Following the news as reported here last week that Stockport’s Merseyway shopping precinct is outperforming many of its rival shopping centres in the … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT’S MERSEYWAY BEATING GREATER MANCHESTER RIVALS

Stockport's Merseyway shopping centre is outperforming many of its rival shopping centres in the region, according to research produced by the centre’s managing agent, GVA. The report found that Stockport, one of the UK selected towns to receive ‘Portas’ funding, has fewer empty … [Read more...]

‘TROOPER’ CHARGES TO THE MILLION MARK!

Iron Maiden's premium British 'TROOPER' beer is the fastest selling ale ever produced by Stockport brewer Robinsons with 1 million pints sold in the first 8 weeks! Just eight weeks after the launch, Robinsons Brewery today announced the production of the MILLIONTH pint of TROOPER, over six months … [Read more...]

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...]