Joining the recent influx of arts projects, media types, trendy restaurants and snazzy shops in Glossop is one ‘snobby’ parlour on its own; Snobby Dogs. Run by Sabrina Pendlebury, the Glossop location is the fourth Stockport Snobby Dogs salon to open for the Stockport based … [Read more...]
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POSITIVE SIGNS ON HIGH STREET AS ONLY 20 PERCENT OF SHOPS ARE STILL VACANT
Just 20% of High Street shops closed following 27 high profile administrations remain closed since 2009, according to a report published today by Deloitte, the business advisory firm. This is a positive sign for the UK's retail sector, as High Street recovery outperforms retail parks and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT PLAZA SELLS SEATS AND RAISES FUNDS TO REPLACE ALL 1250 SEATS
Stockport's Plaza theatre have confirmed that are to replace all 1250 seats in the auditorium with exact replicas of the original this August having sourced and raised funding for the £413k project Gary Trinder, the Plaza's Vice Chairman and Technical Director is overseeing the restoration … [Read more...]
JOHN LEWIS’ CHEADLE STAFF TO SHARE BONUS OF £202.5m
Staff at John Lewis in Cheadle, one of the larger employers in Stockport, are celebrating after Head Office announced that the company’s Partners are set to share a bonus pot of £202.5m, and receive an extra 15% of their salary, equal to 8 weeks’ pay. Gross sales exceeded … [Read more...]
THE DAVENPORT ARMS WOODFORD RE-OPENS AFTER £100K REVAMP
The Davenport Arms, Woodford, has reopened its doors following an extensive £100k refurbishment project. Left: Davenport Arms Located on Chester road, the award winning Davenport Arms has been given a new lease of life after being completely revamped, inside and out, with a new look … [Read more...]
SIMON RIMMER HOSTS MAN VS FOOD: ROUND 2 AT ROBINSONS BREWERY
Following a gruelling first round, TV Chef and restaurateur Simon Rimmer returns to Robinsons Brewery on Friday 7th March to host an ample second serving of Man vs. Food. This belly busting event, inspired by the hit US series ‘Man V Food’, pits 50 competitors against each other in a … [Read more...]
HOUSEHOLDS REPORT HIGHEST POSITIVE FINANCIAL OUTLOOK SINCE 2009
The Markit Household Finance Index (HFI), measuring overall perceptions of financial wellbeing, rose to 42.1 in February, its highest reading since the survey began in February 2009. Markit said the rise signals that pressures on household finances have now eased in each of the past three … [Read more...]
NEW ATTRACTIONS AT THIS MONTH’S ‘FOODIE FRIDAY’ IN STOCKPORT
There are several new elements at February’s Foodie Friday which takes place in Stockport’s wonderful Market Hall from 6pm-9pm on 28th February. Regular attractions at the free, fun and family-friendly event include a craft ale bar, cheese and wine slates, cakes and a barbecue. For … [Read more...]
WOODLEY POST OFFICE ON THE MOVE
Woodley residents are being urged to have their say on the proposed move of Woodley Post Office as the Post Office has launched a 6 week local consultation. Users of Woodley Post Office can feed their opinions on the proposed move that will take the Post Office just 25 metres away from where it … [Read more...]
RETAIL: JANUARY EXPERIENCES STRONG FOOTFALL FIGURES
While footfall in January was 1.6% higher than a year ago, up on the 2.4% fall in December, High Streets are still facing challenges as it reported the only fall. This is the best footfall performance since December 2011, reflecting the positive figures of the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. But … [Read more...]
HIMALAYAS TEA COMPANY TAKES UNIT AT STOCKPORT MERSEYWAY
The HIMALAYAS TEA COMPANY has taken a unit at the Merseyway Shopping Centre and retail giants Waterstones, Top Shop and Thomas Cook renew their leases. Popular tea tasting shop, Himalayas Tea Company, has stirred up the retail scene in Stockport by relocating to the town’s Merseyway … [Read more...]
JANUARY EXPERIENCED RECORD UK SHOP PRICE DEFLATION
According to the latest report published between the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Nielson, the BRC-NIELSEN SHOP PRICE INDEX JANUARY 2014, overall shop prices reported deflation for the ninth consecutive month in January, accelerating to 1.0% from 0.8% in December. This is the deepest level of … [Read more...]
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