Stockport-based wholesaler, Parfetts, has finished the year with a record turnover of £570 million for the period July 2020 to June 2021 The mark the record-breaking sales figures, the employee-owned business has rewarded all its staff with a tax-free 4% bonus. The move follows a series of … [Read more...]
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Aldi exploring Stockport sites as part of 50-store North-west expansion
German supermarket chain, Aldi, has revealed it is exploring sites in Stockport as part of ongoing expansion plans in the region. The chain, which has 900 stores in the UK, is planning to continue its expansion with an additional 50 stores across the North-west. The brand is looking to open … [Read more...]
Leadership changes for Stockport retail group
Stockport-based retail group Parfetts has announced a number of changes to its senior leadership to allow its board to create a platform for future growth. The wholesaler, which is also behind the Go Local convenience store brand, has appointed Guy Swindell (pictured, left) and Noel Robinson … [Read more...]
Stockport shoppers among UK’s biggest spenders since shops reopened
Data from payment provider, Dojo, has revealed shoppers in Stockport were among some of the UK's biggest spenders following the reopening of non-essential retailers on April 12th. Data collected by the firm, which supplies contactless card payment terminals to retailers, identified the towns and … [Read more...]
Danish retailer confirms opening date for Stockport store
Danish homewares retailer, JYSK (pronounced yoosk), has confirmed its Stockport store will open on July 8th 2021 at the Manchester Road Retail Park. JYSK, which has its UK head office in Hazel Grove, revealed plans earlier this year to open two new stores in Greater Manchester, along with three … [Read more...]
Summer decision expected for Underbanks housing and retail schemes
Plans for 82 new homes and ground floor retail spaces in Stockport town centre's historic Underbanks area are expected to be decided on by the council's Planning Committee this summer. Proposals, designed by Manchester architects Ollier Smurthwaite, being brought forward by developers Hall & … [Read more...]
Retail sales surged after April lockdown easing, ONS reports
In the latest data produced by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), British shoppers flocked back to the high street after non-essential retail reopened, with April sales up 9.2%. After a four-month shutdown as part of coronavirus restrictions, non-essential retails were allowed to reopen … [Read more...]
Stockport wholesaler reports pandemic revenue boost
The Stockport-based group behind wholesaler Parfetts and convenience store brand Go Local saw its profits double in the year ending 30 June 2020. Employee owned AG Parfett & Sons, in publishing its statutory financial documents for its last complete financial year, showed its turnover … [Read more...]
Stockport artisans welcome return of Worker Bee Markets
Worker Bee Markets, who organise events across Stockport postcodes, will be resuming monthly events in line with easing Covid-19 restrictions, a great relief to the many local small businesses and sole traders dependent on markets for reaching customers. The first outdoor, Covid-safe events will … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle prepares to welcome back shoppers
Staff at the John Lewis store in Cheadle are eager to welcome back shoppers to the branch as restrictions following the confirmation that non-essential retail can reopen on 12th April. The doors of John Lewis & Partners Cheadle will reopen on Monday 12th April at 9am. Whilst the John Lewis … [Read more...]
Further lockdown easing on 12th April to go ahead, PM confirms
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed during a televised press briefing that the easing of lockdown restrictions set out for the 12th April in his 'roadmap' will go ahead as planned. From Monday 12 April additional premises will be able to reopen – with the rules on social contact applying. … [Read more...]
Stockport Council releases details of Government’s Restart Grant
Stockport Council has released details of how the government's Restart Grant will be distributed to non-essential retail hospitality and other businesses in the borough. The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in the non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care and accommodation … [Read more...]
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