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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...]

HELP OUR HIGH STREETS – BUSINESSES ASK MPS

Retailers across the UK are asking local MPs to put helping high streets high on their to-do lists as we head into 2013. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is asking MPs, back in their constituencies now, to prioritise listening to local businesses and helping halt high street decline. The call … [Read more...]

BRC FOOTFALL MONITOR SHOWS MOMENTUM BUILDING FOR CHRISTMAS

The British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Springboard Retail Footfall Monitor has shown that shopper numbers fell sharply in the second calendar week of December. The data also shows that: on an annual basis footfall was down in all locations, falling 2.6% footfall in shopping centres reported … [Read more...]