North West-based giant Adidas is leading the way when it comes to making an impact on social media, according to a major new piece of research from Admiral PR. Of the 200 biggest companies in the North West and North East of England, the top performer on social media is Adidas with a further … [Read more...]
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SAS DANIELS APPOINTS THREE PARTNERS
North West law firm SAS Daniels LLP has announced three new appointments to its partnership, as it targets continued growth in 2013. The firm has appointed Karen Barker, Bik-ki Irving and Nicola McInnes and as partners at three of its … [Read more...]
TROOPER GOES ON TOUR IN 30 ROBINSONS Pubs
To celebrate the release of TROOPER Robinsons have confirmed that visitors will be able to raise one of the very first pints of TROOPER draught ale in 30 selected Robinsons pubs from today, Thursday 9th May. The selected pubs are located around Cheshire, Manchester, Cumbria , Derbyshire, … [Read more...]
APRIL SALES AFFECTED BY EARLY EASTER
April figures from the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor have shown UK retail sales values were down 2.2% on a like-for-like basis from April 2012, when they had declined 3.3% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were down 0.6%, against a 1.0% decline in April 2012. The British Retail … [Read more...]
SCHOOLS TAKE PART IN BIKE AND SCOOT EVENT
Schools from across the borough are taking part in this year’s ‘bike and scoot’ initiative supported by Stockport Council. The Council’s ‘bike and scoot’ initiative encourages pupils, parents and staff to ride or scoot to school in a bid to reduce … [Read more...]
5-A-SIDE BUSINESS CUP COMPETITION
Marketing Stockport, Life Leisure and Leemic are sponsoring first Stockport Business Cup at the new Stockport Sports Village on Tuesday 2nd July. … [Read more...]
WORLD RECORD VICTORY FOR STOCKPORT SALES MANAGER
36 MEN, TWO TEAMS, 72 HOURS AND ONE WORLD RECORD FOR GREATER MANCHESTER! Stockport Sales Manager Nick Rose is celebrating after he and his team mates smashed theGuinness World Record for the longest continuous game of 11-a-side football over the bank holiday … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT MARKET PULLING IN THE CROWDS
Stockport's famous market area is fast becoming a top weekend attraction pulling in visitors from all across the North West. The variety of events is assuring that a steady stream of new shoppers of all ages are taking part including such as the vintage markets, the teenage markets and last … [Read more...]
CELEBRATING 4TH YEAR SALES GROWTH AT BOUTINOT WINES
Stockport's BOUTINOT, the privately-owned International wine importer, producer and distributor, is celebrating year-on-year growth as sales of £95.3m have been achieved for 2012, just ahead of forecast of £95m. Gatley based Boutinot had recently been sold in a management buyout led … [Read more...]
BANK LENDING TO SMEs INCREASING VIA ENTERPRISE GUARANTEE SCHEME
Lending to small businesses is increasing as a result of Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme as reported in this morning's EN for Business. Bank lending to SMEs via the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme is on the up after the Government publicly named those failing to lend to … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER UNITED’S SIR ALEX FERGUSON TO RETIRE
After a few hours of media speculation, it has been confirmed that Sir Alex Ferguson, one of world's most successful football managers and winner of 38 trophies since taking over 1986, is to retire after the game against West Brom on May 19th. There are bound to be many Stockport fans who will be … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPO EXPOSES IMPROVED PROGRAMME
Organisers of the 2013 Stockport Expo have announced an improved programme introducing more seminars, more exhibitors and more networking opportunities. Stockport Business Expo is taking place at … [Read more...]