Family-run shoe shop, Meeks Shoes, has reopened its Stockport store following a funding boost from the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Meeks Shoes has used the £150,000 CBILS financing to cover shop rent, staff salaries, supplier invoices and invest in online presence … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester leaders set out plans as tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors reopen
Following the relaxation on restrictions to the tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors, political leaders in Greater Manchester have issued a statement, outlining the principles that will be adopted to support these industries. The visitor economy is worth £9 billion in the city-region, and … [Read more...]
Mayor reiterates “safety first” message as businesses prepare to reopen
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has joined business and transport leaders in reiterating a “safety first” approach as more businesses reopen from 4th July. The latest relaxation of coronavirus lockdown measures includes a reduction in the two-metre social distancing rule to one-metre … [Read more...]
New ecommerce site for Stockport baby shop
Stockport-based Beautiful Bambino has launched the latest version of their online shop that will help the baby shop to build on its growth. The retailer specialises in products for newborns, including prams, car seats, feeding and care products and nursery accessories, and was founded in 2016 by … [Read more...]
Stockport submits bid for Future High Street Fund
Stockport Council has announced details of their bid to the government's Future High Street Fund to further invest in the town centre. The council submitted a £14.5 million bid to the Future High Street Fund earlier this month to deliver their ambitious project for the town centre known as … [Read more...]
Stockport reopens to shoppers
As the Government further eased out of the coronavirus enforced lockdown, non-essential retailers in Stockport have been allowed to reopen their shops and welcome back customers, so long as all mandatory measures have been implemented to keep everyone safe. As visitors returned to get a … [Read more...]
One Stockport campaign launches as borough gets ready to build back better
One Stockport campaign has been accelerated by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. One Stockport is a partnership campaign designed to connect, unite and support Stockport’s multi-faceted communities. Stockport, a key component in successfully helping to drive growth and development … [Read more...]
Allied Bakeries to feature in BBC2 documentary
Allied Bakeries is to feature in a one-off BBC2 documentary detailing the pressures of major retailers and their suppliers in keeping supermarket shelves stocked during the Covid-19 pandemic. Fronted by Sara Cox and Ade Adepitan, 'Keeping Britain Fed' explores how shopping habits changed during … [Read more...]
Totally Stockport hosts webinars to help high street reopen safely
Stockport's Business Improvement District (BID) company, Totally Stockport, is hosting webinar sessions for town centre businesses to support them to reopen safely as lockdown restrictions on retailers are eased. Totally Stockport is partnering with health and safety trainer, Michelle Hay, to run … [Read more...]
Hospice shops prepare for reopening
As lockdown restrictions ease, Heald Green based St Ann's Hospice is preparing to reopen its charity shops from 15th June. St Ann’s Hospice, which has clinical teams who have been working on the front line throughout the pandemic, cares for patients with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses … [Read more...]
Sale and leaseback completed for Stockport Porsche
Pendragon Group, who are set to open a Porsche dealership in Stockport under the Stratstone brand this year, have agreed a sale and leaseback agreement on the site. The deal, worth £10.5 million, has seen the 34,500 square foot site off Marsland Street sold to Al Mana Property International Ltd. … [Read more...]
Local retail spending rises as high street hit by Covid-19
Consumers have looked to support independent retail during the Covid-19 crisis, according to business advisory firm Deloitte which has seen spending at local off-licenses, greengrocers and convenience stores rising 40% in April. In addition, 46% of consumers suggested that they are motivated to … [Read more...]
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