This year’s Stockport Business Awards proved to be a fantastic success as they recognised the achievements of the town’s biggest and brightest companies. 340 of Stockport’s leading business figures attended the event at the Hallmark Hotel to celebrate the 2013 winners and … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
RETAIL SALES SLOW IN SEPTEMBER
Latest data from the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for September reveals a 0.7% increase in like-for-like sales on the previous year. On a total basis, sales were up 2.4%, against a 3.4% increase in September 2012 and in line with the 12-month moving average. The British Retail Consortium … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS ANNOUNCE ‘MARKETING IN A DIGITAL WORLD’ FORUM
At Hallidays next business builder forum business owners and senior managers will be able to learn how the marketing landscape is changing with the evolution of online communications. Businesses will be learn how to: create greater dialogue with your customers, advocates … [Read more...]
100 in 100 DAYS – APPRENTICE SCHEME HITS 150!
Stockport employers have now pledged to employ 152 apprentices within 100 days in the scheme run by Stockport Council in partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). The target of 100 apprentices was soon reached in early September ahead of target and the campaign will continue … [Read more...]
MERSEYWAY SHOPPING CENTRE SHORTLISTED FOR NATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
A riverside bat colony and recycled vehicle have boosted Stockport shopping centre’s Green bid. Stockport shopping centre Merseyway has been short-listed for the British Council for Shopping Centres’ Gold Award for Sustainability. Merseyway impressed industry judges at the British … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL LAUNCH ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN
With darker evenings looming Stockport Council has re-launched a road safety campaign aimed at road users over the age of 55. This autumn’s ‘See Me’ campaign was launched at Asda Supermarket in Hazel Grove on Monday 7th October with road safety officers handing out reflective … [Read more...]
LATEST – ROADWORKS UPDATE THROUGHOUT STOCKPORT
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: Stockport Council will be carrying out highway drainage repairs on Stockport Road West in Bredbury between The Broadway and Ashton Road on the westbound carriageway. This work is due to start on Sunday the 13th … [Read more...]
HS2 TO HOST SUPPLY CHAIN CONFERENCE
As the argument for the viability of the new proposed HS2 development rumbles on, HS2 Ltd is inviting businesses large and small to attend its Supply Chain Conference at the ICC in Birmingham 5th November 2013 - as reported by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce HS2 representatives will … [Read more...]
LOCAL COMMUNITY IN FAVOUR OF STOCKPORT RE-DEVELOPMENT
A £20m plan to regenerate a derelict industrial park in Stockport has been given a vote of approval from local people. More than 70 per cent of people voted in favour of the plans to revitalise the partially dilapidated Brighton Road estate as part of a public consultation which ended on … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW
Pick up the latest edition of the Stockport Express at your local newsagent. Stockport celebrated the vibrant business communtiy last week at the Stockprot Business Awards. Find out more in the business section complete with the winners and photos from the night. … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS SNAPS UP RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY EXPERT
North West law firm SAS Daniels, whose head office is based in Stockport, has hired Heather Adams as an associate within its real estate team. Heather, who specialises in residential conveyancing and qualified in 2000, … [Read more...]
GREATER MANCHESTER MONITOR – ECONOMY ON THE UP AS CRIME FALLS
The latest summary of economic data for Greater Manchester (GM), including Stockport, offer signs of encouragement that things are slowly starting to improve, with falling unemployment, increasing vacancy numbers, and higher levels of business activity. This month's Monitor takes a look at the … [Read more...]