During the month of October Wilkinson Furniture will be relocating to new 84,000 sq ft premises in Cheadle, Cheshire. This large new warehouse, coupled with their ¼ Million sq ft Ireland based warehouse, will give the business the facilities it needs to become the largest UK furniture … [Read more...]
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ON THE BEACH SOLD TO PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM FOR £73m
Stockport based online travel intermediary ‘On the Beach’ has been sold by its private equity owners, ISIS Equity Partners, in a deal worth £73m. On the beach is based at former PZ Cussons offices - Park Square, Cheadle – and has been sold to Inflexion Private Equity, … [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...]
MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK SUCCESS AT THE STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS
Stockport Business Awards is an annual event set up for businesses by businesses, aimed at highlighting and celebrating business excellence in the region. As a Company, MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) sponsors the award for Innovation and Design, an award which recognises improved business … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT MP PRAISES COMMUNITY STORE
An exciting new concept of a community store based in Hanover Towers, Lancashire Hill, called Penny Lane Pantry has been praised by a local MP. Ann Coffey MP was shown around the pantry and met volunteers Leanne Benfold and Agnes Harrison, along with Anna Jones, Stockport Homes' Food … [Read more...]
UKTI – BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN IRELAND FOR STOCKPORT BUSINESSES
UKTI North West would like to encourage Stockport and North West businesses with an interest in Ireland to attend a free seminar that they are hosting in Manchester on 23rd October. This event, being held at Manchester United Football ground, will offer delegates an opportunity to find out … [Read more...]
EVENT TO HELP PARENTS PLAN FOR THEIR CHILDREN’S FUTURE
Stockport Council is encouraging parents, carers and guardians to attend an information event to learn about the options available for young people when they leave school or college. The event takes place at Stockport Town Hall on Tuesday 15th October from 4.30-9.00pm for parents of young people … [Read more...]
OPTIMISM AMONG UK BUSINESSES AT 17 YEAR HIGH
This week New Economy takes a look at what the week ahead has in store for business. New Economy is published by Marketing Manchester. The Confederation of British Industry released the results from its quarterly Financial Services survey yesterday which show that optimism in the sector has … [Read more...]
C&C ANNOUNCE NEW BEST-PRACTICE GUIDE TARGETS VANS AND LGVs
C&C Insurance Brokers of Stockport, preferred business partner to The Road Haulage Association (RHA) for provision of insurance to RHA Members have reported that VOSA has launched a new best-practice guide for van operators and drivers to combat high levels of MOT and roadside check … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BROTHERS URGE TEENAGERS TO CASH IN ON MARKETS
Teenagers across the country are hitting back at a reputation for lie-ins and laziness by launching businesses, thanks to a scheme masterminded by two brothers from Stockport. The Teenage Market, a free initiative that enables youngsters to showcase their talents, has been given the go-ahead … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT METRO SEEKING SUPPORT FOR FUTURE OLYMPIANS
Stockport Metro, a world leading swimming club, breeds success: 4 olympic medals, 5 world championships, 3 world titles, 12 commonwealth games and 8 European championship medals and no less than 10 paralympian medals. Stockport … [Read more...]