Stockport Council's planning committee will consider a revised Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) tomorrow following public consultation and feedback of 700 respondent's comments received from residents and community groups during the consultation period.. The revised planning … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
B&M Bargains sold to US private equity firm
B & M Bargains, the Liverpool-based discount retail group owned by three Cheshire brothers Simon, Bobby and Robin Arora and with a store at Great Portwood, Stockport, has been sold to US private equity house Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). The new owners are planning international … [Read more...]
Regional operation promises robbers a bleak Christmas
REGIONAL OPERATION BY POLICE PROMISE ROBBERS A BLEAK CHRISTMASGreater Manchester Police is joining forces with other officers across the North West and the security industry to run a joint operation targeting cash-in-transit robberies and theft of ATMs in the run-up to Christmas. The action … [Read more...]
Safety First At Christmas
SAFETY FIRST AT CHRISTMAS Fire safety is being promoted by the Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP) to help local residents to enjoy a problem-free festive season by protecting themselves and their property. The SSP struck a hot deal with Heaton Moor-based Easy Access Self … [Read more...]
BCC: Banks must work harder to win back SME trust
BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE: Banks must work harder to win back SME trust - The BCC comments on the independent SME Finance Monitor for Q3 2012, published today. Dr Adam Marshall, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: "The latest SME Finance Monitor … [Read more...]
The changing faces of charity customer service
Dom Newman of Transversal. examines the unique service challenges facing not-for-profits as they seek to manage their many stakeholders. When one thinks of not-for-profit organisations (ranging from charities to regulators to chartered institutes and membership bodies), often the … [Read more...]
Retailers Counting On Late Christmas Rush
A joint report from the British Retail consortium and KPMG - RETAIL SALES MONITOR NOVEMBER 2012: Latest figures show that retail sales are improving year-on-year; UK retail sales values were up 0.4% on a like-for-like basis from November 2011, when they were down 1.6% on the preceding … [Read more...]
Stockport Roadworks
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS There will be a single lane closure on Higher Hillgate near to the junction of Brook Street in Stockport Town Centre for safe access to allow gully cleaning work to be undertaken. The work will take place on 13th January 2013 between 8.00am and 4.00pm. For more … [Read more...]
Any brand can promise, great brands deliver
A logo may look good and a tagline can go so far to capturing our attention, but it can only go so far to cature loyalty. whether you live in Stockport, London, Hong Kong or New York, brand images and slogans are everywhere. Not only are they in magazines, on taxicabs and across huge poster … [Read more...]
Strong sales growth lifts retailers as Christmas approaches
Retail sales grew year-on-year for a third consecutive month during November, with the balance of shop owners reporting an improvement in trade rising to the highest point since June. According to figures from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), 49 per cent of retailers reported a higher … [Read more...]
Technology and Marketing
With 2013 fast approaching and plans already taking shape for next years marketing activity - can you widen your marketing reach by improving your on-line engagement ? Websites have almost become a mandatory along with business cards and comp slips. But there is more to just having a … [Read more...]
ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS AT HAT WORKS
ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS AT HAT WORKS Stockport Council’s Hat Works museum is holding their annual Enchanted Christmas event on Sunday 9th December. The Council is encouraging people to come along to the fun packed event which offers seasonal fun for all ages. Activities include … [Read more...]