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STOCKPORT HMV STORE TO CLOSE

Following the collapse of one of the UK's most established brands, administrators Deloitte have confirmed that Stockport's Merseyway store is among the latest round of 37 HMV stores announced for closure. HMV in Stockport is expected to close by the end of March bringing the total of 113 HMV … [Read more...]

£20m SCAM TO DEFRAUD MAJOR RETAILERS EXPOSED BY GMP

An organised crime group behind a £20m scam to defraud major retailers out of goods has been exposed thanks to Greater Manchester Police.   Operation Component was launched by Greater Manchester Police's Fraud Investigation Unit in 2009 to target a criminal network suspected of … [Read more...]

FASHION RETALIER ‘REPUBLIC’ FALLS INTO ADMINISTRATION

UK fashion retailer 'Republic' is the latest high street retailer to fall into administration. The retailer's head office announced the closures who have 120 stores throughout the UK, employing 1,000 staff, with the majority in the North of England. The closure will affect the 10 stores across … [Read more...]

RETAIL SALES ROSE IN JANUARY

UK retail sales increased in January and reported in EN Magazine - despite the big freeze which gripped parts of the country and left many places blanketed in snow. According to new figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), like-for-like retails sales were up 1.9 per cent compared with … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT EVICTED TRADER WINS IN COURT OF APPEAL

The Court of Appeal has awarded a Greater Manchester businesswoman, who was unlawfully evicted from her sandwich shop, damages of £9,079 after a four-year legal battle. The award on Wednesday 20 January compensated Sheila Grange for losses she suffered due to the action of her landlords … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT TOY COMPANY NEW PRODUCT RANGE

Stockport company The Character Group has revealed that the new product ranges unveiled at international trade fairs in London and the Far East have been well-received. To view the full range of products visit http://www.character-online.com/ Try out the Character World fun page here - … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT BREWER – NEW GLUTEN FREE LADIES BEER

Greens in Stockport, producers of gluten free beers, are soon to launch a new gluten free beer aimed at the female drinker. Greens’ beers are already ideal for people suffering from coeliac disease, vegetarians or those on gluten free diets for health and weight loss benefits. The new … [Read more...]

BUSY TIMES AT THE BRAMHALL BAKERY

Despite opening 8 months ago during difficult trading conditions and at a time that many would have considered a risky investment,  The Bramhall Bakery is enjoying good trading times as sales rise with a growing and loyal customer base. One of the key aspects is being innovative and … [Read more...]

BLOCKBUSTER SEEKS NEW BUYER AS TWO STOCKPORT STORES UNDER THREAT

Blockbuster, the DVD and Games rental retailer established in 1989, is the latest shock casualty of the High Street after the announcement earlier that HMV is in administration. Blockbuster has 528 stores across the UK with 2 large outlets in Stockport - at Great Moor and in Marple town centre … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT MERSEYWAY SHOPPING CENTRE ATTRACTS RECORD NUMBERS

Stockport's retail shopping centre Merseyway attracted a record 10.6 million visitors during 2012 including more than one million in December. The total visitors to the Stockport shopping centre was a 5 per cent rise on 2011, while the December figure represented the first time the shopping … [Read more...]

WEBSITE PLANNED BY STOCKPORT TOWN TEAM – A STEP NEARER

Stockport's Town Team is a step nearer to launching a website that will help to promote Stockport's town centre, attract more visitors and support the town centre traders. The requirements outlined included how a website can promote 'brand Stockport' by making visitors aware of why Stockport is … [Read more...]