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...]
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STOCKPORT GETS A NEW CAR PARK
STOCKPORT GETS A NEW CAR PARK Stockport gets – temporarily – a new car park from next Monday. The car park has been built on the site of the old Tenpin Bowling at Grand Central. From Monday until February 2013 the new car park … [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...]
Campaigners for Reddish Station – Folk Train Special
Reddish South & Denton Stations currently have one train per week one way only to Stalybridge. The line actually goes to Manchester Victoria Station. We are campaigning to have the Stockport-Manchester Victoria line reinstated to regular passenger services and open up the East Manchester … [Read more...]
Beer Today Tash Tomorrow
The team down at Robinsons Brewery doing thier bit for Movember and raised over £350 for prostate cancer uk. Nine years ago a pair of Australian friends sat in a Melbourne pub and mulled the rehabilitation of the moustache. The idea was simplicity itself: grow some lip hair over … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS - here is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: Temporary two way traffic lights will be in use opposite 63 Church Road in Gatley to allow work to be undertaken in the road. The traffic lights will be in use from 2nd to 3rd December, from 9.30am to … [Read more...]
GREEN + BENZ LOOK TO EXPAND
Independently owned Green + Benz is looking ahead to expand in south Manchester & Cheshire. Helen Dimmick bought the business earlier this year from founders Shane Green and Julie Benz and is looking to expand her jewellery retail chain with a focus on British designers and additional … [Read more...]
Changes to VAT online services
HMRC have announced various changes to their online services including the introduction of the VAT online registration service which was promised earlier this year. They have also taken the opportunity to introduce a new online variations service which should allow businesses to: make … [Read more...]
FESTIVE FAMILY FUN WITH SANTA AT BRAMALL HALL
FESTIVE FAMILY FUN WITH SANTA AT BRAMALL HALL Bramall Hall is hosting its annual Christmas Cracker Event on Sunday 16th December This popular event featuring Father Christmas returns to Bramall Hall for the 18th year in a row and this year the … [Read more...]
GET AHEAD THIS WINTER
GET AHEAD THIS WINTER - Snow and ice can cause delays to journey times but road users can get ahead this winter by checking out the new winter maintenance and gritting pages on Stockport Council’s website: www.stockport.gov.uk/gritting To help residents plan their route, … [Read more...]