'Discount December' is predicted as retail sales remain slow across some UK retailers so it is time to support local retailers and 'Shop Stockport'. David McCorquodale, head of retail at KPMG, warns that tough Christmas trading conditions in the UK are likely to spark early discounting on high … [Read more...]
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Fantastic Christmas offers from Robinsons
Robinsons Brewery bring you a great range of corporate and personal gift ideas for Christmas. Plus use the festive promotional code - Cheers12 - for 20% off orders equalling or greater than £50*. Last day of ordering is Wednesday 19th December. Click the picture below for more … [Read more...]
Should retailers offer in-store wi-fi?
Offering free wi-fi in stores means that customers can use their mobile or tablet devices without any frustrating connection issues. It is most commonly seen in coffee shops and restaurants, but there are strong arguments for offering this in retail stores, and many retailers are going … [Read more...]
Greenhalgh Bakery Shows Increase in Sales
NORTH WEST bakery chain Greenhalgh's who has 60 shops across the North West and employs 900 people, said sales in the year to the end of January this year crept up from £23.6m to £23.9m. but higher material costs meant total operating costs rose by more than £500,000 to … [Read more...]
STAY IN STOCKPORT FOR EXTRA SPARKLE THIS CHRISTMAS
Fantastic shopping, entertaining events, eye-catching decorations, festive markets and exciting visitor attractions are all on offer in Stockport this Christmas. Celebrations kicked off this week as crowds flocked to Merseyway Shopping Centre’s star-studded Christmas light switch on … [Read more...]
Robinsons launch e-learning training platform
Robinsons take tenancy training to new levels Cheshire-based family brewers – Frederic Robinson – have partnered with CPL Training to launch an online, e-learning training platform - www.robinsonspubtraining.co.uk across their 360 pub estate. Robinsons are committed to … [Read more...]
Robinsons Chefs Have Got The Bottle !
Cooking with Old Tom. With the challenge to dish up a recipe with beer, our nation’s favourite drink, as a key ingredient, the second ‘Have you got the bottle’ Chef’s Challenge hit new heights of drama. Not only did the finalists face Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch Celebrity … [Read more...]
Bramhall Bakery – Artisan Bakery
Bramhall Bakery opened in Bramhall, Stockport in May 2012. It is an independent family owned business, focused on bringing excellent quality, fresh baked bread to people in the northwest everyday . The business combines artisan baking skills with business and finance … [Read more...]
Two thirds of retailers agree rates rise will hit jobs
Following our report where Mary Portas agrees with local MP Ann Coffey that a hike in Business Rates would have a dire impact on local town centres, around seventy per cent of retailers believe another business rates rise would stunt job creation and resut in less investment in new … [Read more...]
Mary Portas disputes delay in rate review wil benefit town centres
Retail tsar, Mary Portas, the name behind Stockport's winning Portas Pilot scheme, agrees with local MP Ann Coffey that the government's delay in reviewing business rates until 2017 will do nothing to aid the recovery of the UK's High Streets and town centre communities. She has said that … [Read more...]
Autumn Edition of Unicorn Magazine
See whats been happening down at the brewery with Robinsons' Unicorn Magazine. Full of brewery news and how Old Tom won bronze down under. Plus news on the new brew house tour and visitor centre. The Unicorn - From News to Brews … [Read more...]
Robinsons Win Inaugral Stockport Awards
Robinsons Brewery has been awarded Business of the Year at the finale of the Stockport Business Awards 2012. Sponsored by NatWest Commercial Banking, the award was judged on demonstrating all-round business excellence and impressive business achievements. Competing with a range of businesses, … [Read more...]