The government has launched a consultation on measures to make it easier for consumers to get a refund or cancel subscription contracts. The consultation will explore the detail of how the new regime governing contracts, ranging from physical subscriptions such as magazines to digital products … [Read more...]
News for: Retail
Stockport catering supplies business to invest in eCommerce
Stockport-based catering supplies business, Stephensons has partnered with an eCommerce consultancy to enhance its offering to customers. The fifth-generation family-run firm has appointed Manchester-based PushON to help modernise its sales approach and expand its digital and eCommerce presence. … [Read more...]
Legislation introduced to cut business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties
Draft legislation has been published that will see retail, hospitality and leisure properties see their business rates permanently cut from 2026. The Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill will introduce new permanently lower multipliers for retail, hospitality and leisure … [Read more...]
John Lewis launches Christmas ad amid recruitment drive for 12,500 seasonal roles
Retailer, John Lewis, has unveiled its latest Christmas ad as the group begins to take on a record 12,500 seasonal workers to staff its stores and distribution network, including at John Lewis Cheadle and Waitrose supermarkets in the borough. The roles, comprising those in Waitrose and John Lewis … [Read more...]
Town centre Post Office among 115 at risk of closure
The Stockport town centre Post Office branch is among 115 locations at risk of closure as part of plans for the organisation to streamline and modernise its operations. A Transformation Plan set out by the Post Office Chair, Nigel Railton, dubbed a 'New Deal for Postmasters', has ambitions to add … [Read more...]
FCA approval for musicMagpie acquisition
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has granted regulatory approval for AO's acquisition of Stockport-headquartered circular economy pioneer, musicMagpie. The £10 million deal was announced at the beginning of October 2024 and would see AO wholly takeover musicMagpie, with shareholders … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle and Seashell team up for festive event
John Lewis Cheadle is the venue for an exclusive evening on festive fun on Thursday 7th November from 5-8pm in celebration and support of Stockport charity, Seashell. The event, also supported by Marketing Stockport which has helped connect Seashell and John Lewis, promises a range of festive … [Read more...]
New Tesco Express to open in Merseyway
A brand new Tesco Express is set to open its doors at Merseyway Shopping Centre on Friday, November 8th, bringing further shopping options to Stockport town centre. The 3,367 sq ft store will offer customers a selection of groceries, fresh produce, bakery items, and everyday essentials. Situated … [Read more...]
Senior appointment for Stockport retail group
Stockport headquartered retail group, Parfetts, has announced the promotion of John O'Neill to retail operations controller. The newly-created role will see O'Neill lead on support the continued growth of Parfetts' Go Local convenience store fascia. The employee-owned wholesaler supports its … [Read more...]
Handforth retail group begins second phase £25 million share buy-back programme
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...]
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...]
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