Planned reforms to protect shoppers online have been announced that will include banning fake reviews and making it easier for customers to end subscription services. Under new rules proposed, it will become illegal to commission or offer fake reviews. Review sites hosting customer reviews must … [Read more...]
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New proposals revealed to reduce number of empty retail units
New plans to tackle empty retail units on the high street are expected to be revealed as part of the government's Levelling Up Agenda, according to the Daily Mail newspaper. A government source told the paper that the upcoming Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will give local authorities greater … [Read more...]
Furniture retailer grows turnover despite pandemic impact
Family-run Macclesfield furniture retailer, Arighi Bianchi, has seen its turnover grow in latest financial results despite the impact of the pandemic on the wider economy. Annual sales rose to £15.1 million in its financial year to June 30th 2021, up from £14.7 million in the previous 12 month … [Read more...]
UK retailers see prices rise at fastest rate in a decade
Prices rose 1.8% month-on-month in UK shops, according to the British Retail Consortium's (BRC) latest Shop Price Index. February's figure was the highest rate of price inflation recorded by the BRC since November 2011. The steep rise has been driven largely by increases in the costs of fresh … [Read more...]
January retail sales show recovery after easing of Covid-19 measures
The latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) data on UK retail sales has found 11.6% year-on-year growth in sales in January 2022 when work-from-home guidance and face covering rules were relaxed. Non-food sales volumes rose 3.4% in January 2022, with strong growth in household goods, furniture … [Read more...]
LSH Auto delivers record performance for Mercedes-Benz Vans
LSH Auto has seen record performance on sales and aftersales of Mercedes-Benz Vans, in a year that saw it expand its van maintenance and repair service to the Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield dealership. Mercedes-Benz Vans sales teams in Stockport and Birmingham doubled sales of vans for the … [Read more...]
Mixed office, retail and leisure plans in development for Macclesfield M&S store
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...]
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...]