Discount retailer B&M has agreed a £13 million deal to take on up to 51 stores from household goods retailer, Wilko, which entered administration last month. Details of the stores B&M is set to take over have not been announced, though they are unlikely to include those in locations where … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
Northern mayors to continue legal challenge after consultation on ticket office closures ends
With a consultation on plans to close the majority of ticket offices across England having concluded, city-region mayors from across the North have issued a statement setting out that they will continue a legal challenger to oppose plans. Rail operating companies set out proposals earlier this … [Read more...]
Stockport comes out in force to support Tour of Britain
Stockport crowds contributed to an estimated 500,000 spectators over the 163.6-kilometre route of the Greater Manchester opening stage of the Tour of Britain on Sunday 3rd September. The race route passed through Stockport from Woodford to Marple, with an exhilarating sprint through Hazel Grove, … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to get involved with Freshers activities for college students
Trafford College Group is encouraging employers to get involved with a week of "Freshers" activities for 16-18 year-olds beginning their studies at campuses in Stockport in September 2023. The fully-packed induction week aims to ensure students are fully aware of all aspects of college life and … [Read more...]
Gala event to mark 20 years since final Concorde flight from Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport will mark the 20th anniversary of the final Concorde flight to depart the Northern hub with a Gala dinner at its Runway Visitor Park. Thousands of aviation fans lined the roads around the airport to catch a glimpse of the supersonic aircraft's first flight into Manchester in … [Read more...]
The Vernon Building Society seeks Trustees for new charitable foundation
Vernon Building Society, Stockport’s home-grown building society, is seeking to recruit Trustees to join the organisation’s new charitable foundation. The Vernon Charitable Foundation is being established as part of the Vernon Building Society’s celebration of its centenary year as it builds on … [Read more...]
Consultations launch on plans to ensure clear pricing to consumers
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is launching a number of consultations on proposed measures to boost transparency and fairness to consumers, particularly over pricing. Among the consultations being launched, the government is considering stronger measures to tackle 'drip pricing' … [Read more...]
New business support programme launched for Greater Manchester’s creative sector
A new business support programme has launched in Greater Manchester to help develop the potential of the city-region's creative industries. The Create Growth programme, backed by the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS), The Growth Company and Greater Manchester Combined … [Read more...]
Stockport Council awards first phase of Town of Culture funding
Stockport Council has announced the recipients of the first phase of funding as part of the town's tenure as 2023 Greater Manchester Town of Culture. This initial round of projects is funded by the Town of Culture Community Fund and the Creative Commissions programme and supports initiatives … [Read more...]
Australian acquisition for Stockport manufacturer
Stockport and Wythenshawe-based manufacturer of industrial chains, Renold plc, has announced its acquisition of Australian firm, Davidson Chain. The AU$6 million deal (approximately £3 million) increases Renold's access to the Australian market and will take advantage of manufacturing synergies … [Read more...]
musicMagpie to Host Charity Cake Sale for EGG
The musicMagpie Charity Committee will be holding a charity bake sale Tuesday 12th September between Midday and 2pm in the ground floor reception of No. 1 Stockport Exchange. The bake sale will be open to everyone, including all tenants who occupy all buildings in Stockport Exchange to help raise … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to host industry awards as part of International Beer & Cider Festival
The prestigious International Brewing & Cider Awards will be held in Manchester as part of a two-day beer festival planned for March 2024. The ticketed festival, taking place at Depot Mayfield in Manchester on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd March 2024, will give members of the public the … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 201
- 202
- 203
- 204
- 205
- …
- 1332
- Next Page »