Cathay Pacific Airways have announced that it will launch a four-times-weekly service between Manchester and Hong Kong with effect from 8 December 2014 (subject to government approval). Tickets for the service are now open for sale. Manchester Airport is the UK’s third biggest airport, the … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
JUICED ORANGE SQUEEZES NEW ACCOUNT WIN
Stockport based Juiced Orange Marketing has squeezed out the competition to win a new client following a recommendation from a fellow Marketing Stockport member. Irvings’ Solicitors of Liverpool, have opened a new department “Claim More Money” and were seeking a partner to … [Read more...]
DJS NAMED AS APPROVED SUPPLIER FOR HYBU CIG CYMRU
Following a competitive and detailed public tendering process, Stockport based DJS Research Ltd has been appointed as an approved supplier of consumer market research services for Hybu Cig Cymru (Meat Promotion Wales), the body responsible for developing, promoting and marketing Welsh red … [Read more...]
CO-OPERATIVE BANK REVEALS LOSSES OF £1.3BN IN 2013
This morning the Manchester based Co-operative Bank confirmed that it made a £1.3bn loss in 2013 and follows a £1.5bn black hole found in in its balance sheet causing a near collapse of the bank and last year’s failure to buy 632 branches from Lloyds Bank. Parent company the … [Read more...]
BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE VICTIM OF BREDBURY HALL CLOSURE
Stockport based Beechwood Cancer Care is a victim of the closure of Bredbury Hall which is now in the hands of administrators. Bredbury Hall were for the past 6 years the key sponsor of the Beechwood Cancer Care Golf Day but the charity is now left without a sponsor and in danger of being unable … [Read more...]
MIDSHIRE STAFF TAKE ‘SMALL STEPS & GIANT STRIDES’ FOR CHILDREN’S CHARITIES
Two members of staff from Midshire recently ran the Greater Manchester marathon in aid of two children’s charities. Sales Manager Nick Rose (27, from Stockport) and Engineer John Starkey (30, from Liverpool) have taken on this mammoth task to help causes close to their hearts. Both Nick … [Read more...]
HOPTIMUM PRIME ‘ROLLS OUT’ TO PUBS
Hoptimum Prime, Robinsons’ spring seasonal ale, has ‘rolled out’ across the country. This carefully crafted 4.1% ABV amber ale has returned and is exclusively available to pubs until the end of April. Returning for a second year, this delicious quaffable brew exhibits a rich … [Read more...]
AMSHIRE ISSUE SECURITY WARNING FOR MICROSOFT XP AND OFFICE 2003
Stockport IT solutions and service provider Amshire, are warning of potential security threats as Windows XP is finally retired. Despite the fact that over the last 2 years we have all been aware that Windows XP was coming to an end, there are still many business using Windows XP - little … [Read more...]
PURE INNOVATIONS BENEFIT FROM FASHION SHOW
A successful Charity Fashion Show at Broadstone Mill in conjunction with Stockport College has raised money for fellow Marketing Stockport member Pure Innovations. The Fashion Show event held last week at Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet was a great success. Chief Executive of Pure … [Read more...]
FOOTWAY REPAIRS IN STOCKPORT
Stockport Council is currently undertaking a programme of footway works across the borough. As part of this programme work, resurfacing the footways on Hereford Road in Cheadle is scheduled to start on 11th April and will take around three weeks to complete. Access to properties will be … [Read more...]
SHOPPER NOT SO ANONYMOUS AT LONDON MARATHON
Shopper Anonymous Director Chris Lowe will be slightly less anonymous this Sunday as he takes to the streets for the London Marathon. Marketing Stockport member Chris, is running to raise funds for Save the Children charity and commented: "I can't think of a more worthwhile charity than one … [Read more...]
PARTIES SIGN PLEDGE TO OPPOSE DISCRIMINATION IN STOCKPORT
All four political parties that make up Stockport Council have pledged their support to oppose discrimination in all its forms. The Pledge to Oppose Discrimination was signed by all four group leaders on Tuesday 8th April in the run up to the Local and European Elections on Thursday 22nd … [Read more...]