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...]
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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...]
Calls to accelerate regeneration as M&S plans to close Macclesfield town centre store
Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, has joined calls to accelerate regeneration work in Macclesfield town centre following high-street retailer M&S's plans to relocate its offering to the town's outskirts. Marks and Spencer, which closed nearby stores in Stockport and Buxton prior to the pandemic, … [Read more...]
Arighi Bianchi appoints new Head of Communications
Family-run furniture retailer Arighi Bianchi has appointed a new Head of Communications as the business looks to expand its ecommerce presence. Lucy Mather (pictured), a fifth generation member of the Bianchi family, will spearhead the business' growth plans in the digital space, leading on a … [Read more...]
John Lewis launches first investment products
Retailer John Lewis has announced a partnership with digital wealth manager, Nutmeg, to launch its first investment products. Nutmeg and John Lewis plan to launch three new investment products to offer a simple way for first-time investors to consider stocks and shares over traditional savings … [Read more...]
New MD appointed to furniture retailer
Furniture and interiors retailer Arighi Bianchi has announced Sarah Bianchi as its new Managing Director as the Macclesfield based business reveals plans for ambitious national growth. The appointment of Sarah Bianchi (pictured) comes as the retailer looks to significantly increase is national … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Terminal Two welcomes Aegean Airlines and new retailers
Aegean Airlines is the ninth airline to operate for Terminal Two at Manchester Airport. The 'super-terminal' has also announced the opening of additional retailers ahead of an increase in passenger numbers this summer. The Greek airline will begin operating flights to Athens three-times weekly … [Read more...]
Supermarket exploring Cheshire sites as part of 50-store North-west expansion
German supermarket chain, Aldi, has revealed it is exploring sites across Cheshire and the North-west 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 in the region, and has begun the … [Read more...]
New baby and toddler store opens in Wilmslow
A new independent baby and toddler store offering exclusive brands, expert advice and personal shopping has opened in Wilmslow. Baby Loves is the brainchild of Steve Abse, who brings 22 years of passion for baby and toddler retail to the town. It will fill a gap in the market for a premium … [Read more...]
Lockdown easing led to 9.2% boost to retail sales, reports ONS
British shoppers flocked back to the high street after non-essential retail reopened, with April sales up nearly 10% according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). With non-essential retailers allowed to reopen for the first time in almost four months in April, total retail sales rose 9.2% … [Read more...]