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Sainsbury’s to build new store at Stockport Exchange

A UK retail giant have announced they will be opening a new store at Stockport Exchange. Sainsbury's have signed a deal to lease the first commercial unit in the town’s new office district. The new 4,000 sq ft Sainsbury’s Local store will be located opposite Stockport train station in the ground … [Read more...]

Cloud working shows 20% annual growth

Since 2013, expenditure by businesses on cloud working services has grown 20% year-on-year. It is predicted to rise globally to £166bn (€219bn) by 2017.   According to latest figures, the number of new cloud applications available grew 20% in the six months to October 2015. Technology … [Read more...]

Air France 70 years at Manchester Airport

This morning Air France celebrated its seventieth anniversary at Manchester Airport.   Having started with a single service in June 1946, Air France is now Manchester Airports’ longest continuous serving intercontinental carrier. The French carrier commenced services to Le Bourget Airport just … [Read more...]

Search for Stockport’s New Business Pioneers

This week's Stockport Express guest business writer is Stockport's Economic Alliance chairman, Christian Mancier, who introduces Pioneer 10, a competition for innovative, new entrepreneurs. Christian: For the past two years I’ve been invited to assist with the judging of Stockport Business and … [Read more...]

Stepping Hill supports interns with learning difficulties

Stockport's Stepping Hill hospital has given great new opportunities to students with learning disabilities.   An expanded scheme will give young people with learning difficulties and disabilities a chance to get on-the-job training and career opportunities. Ten student interns will begin a … [Read more...]

Network Rail reopen Buxton to Stockport line

Network Rail have reopened the route between Stockport and Buxton after a landslip closed the line.  Up to 6,000 tonnes of earth and material were dislodged and washed away after the flash floods during Sunday 12 and Monday 13 June when around two inches of rain fell in two … [Read more...]

Beechwood Ball raises almost £50,000

HUNDREDS of people put their glad rags on for the Beechwood Butterfly Ball – raising almost £50,000 for the cancer care centre. The Beechwood ball, which was held at the Palace Hotel Manchester on Saturday, June 25, raised an amazing £47,500. The money was raised with the help of generous bidding … [Read more...]

Robinsons brewery launch Beer Club Live

Robinsons Brewery have partnered with 'There’s A Beer For That' to bring the first ‘Beer Club Live’ event to Stockport. The event will be held at their award-winning Visitors Centre in on Wednesday 13th July from 7pm. The event will see six handpicked ales and beers matched against a six course … [Read more...]

Life Leisure nominated as top Stockport employer

Life Leisure has been named one of best employers in Stockport as part of the Stockport Business Awards. The not for profit and charitable trust, which manages 13 sports and leisure facilities in and around Stockport and employs over 500 people, is shortlisted in the ‘Employer of the Year’ … [Read more...]

Ashcroft reacts following vote to exit the EU

A few weeks ago and well ahead of the EU Referendum, leading UK economist John Ashcroft spoke to a group of Marketing Stockport members about the pros and cons of staying in the EU or leaving the EU. John took an impartial look at the economic, business, social and political cases for both sides … [Read more...]

Fresh & Love – a perfect partnership

Cheadle Royal based creative agency, the fresh Group,  have been appointed by business energy comparison site, Love Energy Savings, to work on its new brand and advertising campaign. Welcome the Love Energy Savings ‘Lovebirds’. They are the ‘perfect partners’, bonding for life and always … [Read more...]

BRC urge ‘provide certainty for business’

Commenting following the referendum result, British Retail Consortium - BRC - CEO, Helen Dickinson, said: "Keeping the cost of goods down for consumers and providing certainty for businesses must be at the heart of the Government's plans for life outside of the EU." The BRC have issued a … [Read more...]