Handforth-headquartered retail and pet care group, Pets at Home Group, has announced it has begun the second phase of a £25 million share buy-back programme. First announced with its annual results in June 2024, the £25 million share buy-back programme was planned to take place in two tranches. … [Read more...]
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John Lewis Partnership reveals impact of programme for care experienced people
Retail group, the John Lewis Partnership, has revealed a six-fold increase in job offers to care experienced people in the last 12 months and two years since launching its Building Happier Futures programme. The group, which includes the John Lewis Cheadle store in Stockport as well as the … [Read more...]
Village Square, Bramhall, sold to new owners
The Village Square shopping precinct in Bramhall has been sold by Wain Estates to new owners, Sheet Anchor Commercial Property for an undisclosed sum. The retail-led development was put up for sale by Wain Estates earlier this year, priced at £8.8 million. Despite being fully occupied following … [Read more...]
musicMagpie to be acquired in £10 million cash deal
Stockport-headquartered recommerce pioneer, musicMagpie, is set to be acquired by Bolton-founded online electricals retailer, AO World, in a nearly £10 million deal. The deal, which will see shareholders receive 9.07p per share, will see AO wholly takeover musicMagpie subject to court approval, … [Read more...]
JD announces opening date for new Stockport store
Sports-fashion retailer, JD, has announced it will opening its brand new store in Stockport town centre on Thursday 3rd October. Located in Merseyway Shopping Centre, JD’s new 13,000 sq ft store will feature a fresh, modern design delivering the latest JD store environment, bringing sport and … [Read more...]
Stockport residents encouraged to give old clothes and school uniforms a new life in recycling campaign
Stockport residents are being encouraged to recycle their old, damaged or unwanted clothes instead of throwing them away, as part of the Greater Manchester-wide #CottonOn campaign. The campaign, launched by Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) aims to address the 16,700 tonnes of textiles that … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle to host Fashion Show to support St Ann’s Hospice
John Lewis Cheadle is hosting a fashion show to help raise money for St Ann's Hospice's Build It Together appeal for a new hospice in Heald Green. Tickets are on sale and going fast for a night of fun and fashion where you can support your local hospice. This will be the second catwalk show … [Read more...]
More than 20 new shops, bars and restaurants to open in Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport in 2025
Manchester Airport has announced the 22 new shops, restaurants and bars that will open in 2025 when the final phase of the hub's Terminal 2 redevelopment completes. The first phase of the airport’s Terminal 2 opened in 2021 and features local brands like fast-food restaurant Archies, pizza … [Read more...]
Stockport wholesaler announces 12% bonus for colleagues following record-breaking turnover
Employee-owned Stockport wholesaler, Parfetts, has announced a 12% profit share bonus for its workforce after achieving record-breaking turnover in the latest financial year. Sales across the group grew 8% to £696 million, with qualifying colleagues to receive the bonus in October this year. The … [Read more...]
Aldi marks records sales with £800 million investment plans
Discount supermarket, Aldi, has followed record results the year ending December 2023 with an £800 million investment plan to grow its business in Great Britain further. In its annual results, the supermarket recorded a £2.4 billion growth in sales in 2023, with pre-tax profits increasing from … [Read more...]
Stockport store among 113 saved as The Body Shop is bought out of administration
Ethical beauty retailer, The Body Shop, has been bought out of administration by specialist investment firm, Auréa, saving 1,300 jobs and keeping 113 UK stores open, including in Stockport. Administrators, FRP Advisory, had previously closed 85 of the brand's UK stores and made nearly 800 shop … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awards grants to support the city-region’s foundational economy
15 projects across Greater Manchester have secured grants of up to £60,000 from the city-region's Foundational Economy Innovation Fund. An online platform that helps carers manage their work and a cargo bike delivery service for high street businesses are among the projects to be backed backed by … [Read more...]
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