Plans are currently being developed for the Macclesfield M&S store on Mill Street, due to close in autumn 2022, to be transformed into a new office, coworking, retail and leisure hub for the town, Place North West has revealed. The scheme has been given the moniker 'The Hub', with BDP … [Read more...]
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Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield celebrates the ‘Best of the Best’
Colleagues from Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield have been recognised by LSH Auto in its annual ‘Best of the Best’ awards celebrations. Nominated for exceeding the company goals and going above and beyond their own roles, the seven winners included Liane Lee, Dealership Host and Health & Safety … [Read more...]
Record quarter for Wilmslow fashion brand
Wilmslow founded ladies' fashion brand, Sosandar, has reported a record quarter for the three months to 31st December 2021. The firm, which sells direct to consumers via its ecommerce website as well as in M&S, Next, and John Lewis stores, revealed in its quarterly figures that it had … [Read more...]
Survey launches on future of Macclesfield markets
Cheshire East Council has launched a survey to hear residents thoughts on markets in Macclesfield, and how they would like to see them developed and used in the future. The survey is part of continued work against the Macclesfield town centre strategic regeneration framework: this document sets … [Read more...]
Promotional videos released to encourage Cheshire East residents to shop local
A series of promotional videos have launched to encourage residents to shop local this Christmas as part of a campaign to support high streets across Cheshire East. The videos have been produced as part of Cheshire East Council's 'Say Hi to the High Street' campaign to help encourage the … [Read more...]
Cheshire East launches ‘Say hi to the High Street’ Christmas shopping campaign
Cheshire East Council has launched a new Christmas shopping campaign as part of its 'Say hi to the High Street' shop local initiative. As the build-up to the festive season begins, advertisements and social media posts will promote the 11 towns across the borough, including videos to highlight … [Read more...]
Latest research finds vaccine rollout and non-retail attractions behind high street recovery
A review of high street footfall data from across England has revealed that the Covid-19 vaccination rollout helped town centres bounce back after Covid-19 lockdowns, the High Streets Task Force has revealed. The Footfall Review 2020-2021 also found that town and district centres offering … [Read more...]
Arighi Bianchi opens doors on festive season
Macclesfield interiors retailer, Arighi Bianchi, has marked the start of the festive season with the opening of its much-anticipated Christmas shop. One of the key events in the retailer's sales calendar, the Abode department has been transformed to bring some festive cheer and Christmas magic to … [Read more...]
LSH Auto names new Operations Director
LSH Auto, which operates Mercedes-Benz dealerships across the North-west including in Macclesfield, has announced the appointment of Tracy Ellam as Operations Director. Tracy joins the business with more than 25 years’ experience in the UK retail motor industry, many spent working with the … [Read more...]
Cheshire beauty device e-retailer sells majority stake to former Manchester venture capital firm
A Cheshire based beauty device e-retailer has announced its founders have sold a majority stake in the business to Manchester venture capital firm, eComplete. CurrentBody, founded in Cheadle in 2009 and now based at Alderley Park's Glasshouse tech hub, was purchased in a deal worth £50 million to … [Read more...]
LSH Auto inspires colleagues with visit from Olympic medallist
LSH Auto colleagues at Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield have received a surprise visit from Olympic medal winner Bianca Walkden. The Olympic medallist and Taekwondo triple World Champion has been an ambassador for LSH Auto since March 2021 and last week, took time out from her busy training schedule … [Read more...]
Work completes on Macclesfield public realm improvements
A ribbon-cutting ceremony has marked the completion of public realm improvements on Castle Street in Macclesfield town centre. The improvements scheme, part of ongoing investment to transform and regenerate Macclesfield town centre, included widening footways and resurfacing them with natural … [Read more...]