The John Lewis Partnership has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, worth £100m over the next five years, to support the employee-owned retailer's digital transformation. The deal expands on the successful relationship the retailer has had with Google since 2012 and marks a step … [Read more...]
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John Lewis is first UK retailer with science based net-zero targets
The John Lewis Partnership, which owns John Lewis and Waitrose, has become the first UK retailer to have its net-zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The initiative, a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with … [Read more...]
LSH Auto sponsors former Lioness Jill Scott
LSH Auto, the dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, has been announced as the official car sponsor for former Lioness Jill Scott. The partnership agreement will see England legend Jill become an ambassador for LSH Auto, which has Mercedes-Benz, smart and BYD … [Read more...]
John Lewis becomes 10,000th organisation to sign up to Armed Forces Covenant
Retailer, John Lewis, has become the 10,000th signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support military personnel and veterans. The retailer is the latest organisation to confirm its commitment to working with serving Armed Forces personnel and veterans since the Covenant was … [Read more...]
LSH Auto shortlisted for four national awards
Mercedes-Benz dealership group, LSH Auto, has been shortlisted in four categories across two of the UK's top motor trade awards. At the Motor Trader Industry Awards 2022, the company, which operates Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, is a finalist for the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Award and … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership launches Christmas recruitment drive
Retail group, the John Lewis Partnership, has announced recruitment plans to add over 10,000 temporary workers to its UK workforce to meet festive demand. The 10,000 positions will be split across John Lewis and Waitrose stores, as well as throughout the retailer's national distribution network … [Read more...]
Alderley Park to launch Pop Up Shop for Cheshire retailers
Small Cheshire retailers are being invited to rent a new Pop Up Shop at science and technology campus, Alderley Park. Launching in September 2022, the space will give small businesses the chance to provide an exciting new amenity for the 2,500 people working everyday at the science park's … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council submits bids to Levelling Up Fund
Cheshire East Council has revealed it has placed three bids to the government's Levelling Up Fund to invest in projects in Crewe and Macclesfield town centres. The council has bid for funding for improvements to public space in Macclesfield town centre, taking in Chestergate, Market Place, … [Read more...]
LSH Auto extends support for Macclesfield FC
LSH Auto and its local dealership Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, will again be the ‘Official Van & Car Supplier’ to Macclesfield FC for the coming 2022-23 season. Over the past 12 months, the two dedicated Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer Vans that LSH Auto supplied to the Club have been used for … [Read more...]
LSH Auto announces EV charging partnership
LSH Auto, the dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, has appointed electric vehicle (EV) charging network, ChargePoint, as its preferred supplier in the UK. The business has announced it will install new places to charge electric cars throughout its UK Mercedes dealerships, … [Read more...]
‘Treacle TART’ art trail project announced for Macclesfield town centre
Cheshire East Council has announced plans three new art projects to form part of a trail around Macclesfield town centre. Macclesfield ‘Treacle Town’ Art Trail will feature highly visible pieces of artwork to further raise the town's profile as a creative destination and drive footfall to local … [Read more...]
LSH Auto trains 23 more Mental Health First Aiders
Mercedes-Benz dealership group, LSH Auto, has revealed it has successfully trained a further 23 of its colleagues as Mental Health First Aiders across the North-west and West Midlands. Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from the 9th to the 15th May, the LSH Auto has revealed it has … [Read more...]