Marketing Stockport News

With the department store announcing 19 store closures nationwide this month, the Stockport branch of Debenhams will remain open into 2020. In the wider North West, the Altrincham and Southport stores will close by the 19th January. Debenhams has been in talks with landlords to negotiate rent … [Read more...]

Partner and commercial law specialist at Stockport based Gorvins Solicitors, Christian Mancier, is joining the judging panel for the inaugural North West Family Business Awards 2020. Christian specialises in leading corporate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, … [Read more...]

The Stockport Porsche Centre, currently being built, is beginning its recruitment drive ready for the dealership’s opening in May 2020. The dealership will be run by Stratstone, who already represent the Porsche brand at their Wilmslow dealership. The car maker is expanding its dealer network … [Read more...]

Stockport-based charity, the Together Trust, is celebrating its 150th anniversary of supporting children, adults and families in the North West of England. Activities and events are set to take place throughout the year to celebrate the Together Trust’s birthday, as well as the release of a book … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport are tackling rogue parking companies and have published the names of meet and greet parking companies that have signed up to a “Buy with Confidence” scheme. The approved operators have committed to trading fairly and undergone a series of detailed checks before being approved … [Read more...]

A survey by insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 shows that the number of businesses in North West England grew during 2019, with 11,000 more companies opening than closing. In December 2019, there were 380,000 active businesses in the region, an increase of 21% since 2015; this is slightly … [Read more...]

This morning, Transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced that he has set the wheels in motion for Northern Rail to potentially lose it's franchise to operate in the region. Following months of campaigning by Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham, the transport secretary announced on BBC … [Read more...]

Congratulations to all Stockport recipients of honours in the 2020 New Year honours list. This year's honours list includes a Knighthood for cricketer Clive Lloyd for his services to the sport; a CBE to Dr Joseph Rafferty for his work to prevent suicide. OBEs have been awarded to Edward John … [Read more...]