Cheshire East Council is asking residents to 'shop local' this Christmas, and doing so while maintaining social distancing and wearing a face covering. With Covid-19 lockdowns having a significant impact on businesses in Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Alderley Edge and other high streets in the region, … [Read more...]
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Handforth-based retailer joins supermarkets in returning rates relief
Pets at Home Group, owner of the Handforth-based pet care retailer, has become the latest major brand to return business rates relief payments it was given as part of the government's Covid-19 support. Pets at Home will return the £28.9 million in business rates relief to the Treasury, despite … [Read more...]
Sales uplift demands more space for Handforth online beauty brand
A lockdown-driven explosion in sales and profits for Handforth based online brand, Beauty Works, has led to an expansion of operations into a neighbouring warehouse on Orbit Development’s Stanley Green Business Park. The new leasing deal for the luxury hair extensions and accessories business … [Read more...]
“Don’t fall foul of Black Friday scams” warns Cheshire East Council
Don’t fall foul of Black Friday scammers – that’s the message from Cheshire East Council ahead of what is expected to one of the biggest shopping days of the year. People are being warned that conmen are preying on unsuspecting shoppers, as they seek out festive bargains online and … [Read more...]
John Lewis reveals plans to diversify into build-to-rent housing
Retailer and Marketing WAM member, John Lewis, has announced plans to diversify the group's offering with a move into the build-to-rent housing market. Faced with declining profits from in-store retail, John Lewis Chair, Sharon White revealed that she planned to see the employee-owned retailer … [Read more...]
Wilmslow online fashion business reports lockdown sales boost
Wilmslow based online fashion retailer, Sosandar, has reported a 53% increase in turnover in the six months to 30th September. In the firm's half-year trading update, Sosandar confirmed that despite reducing its marketing spend by 49% in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the firm saw strong … [Read more...]
LSH Auto UK and British Athletics agree three-year partnership
British Athletics has named LSH Auto UK as its ‘Official Van & Car Supplier’ in a three-year partnership with the Mercedes-Benz dealership group. LSH Auto UK, which has its dealerships across the UK, including in Macclesfield, will provide provide Mercedes-Benz vehicles to transport VIPs, … [Read more...]
Wilmslow womenswear brand celebrates year of growth
Wilmslow based online womenswear brand, Sosandar, has announced revenue growth of 103% for the 2019-20 financial year. The brand, founded in 2016, saw sales of £9.03 million in the year ending 31st March 2020, up from £4.44 million in the previous 12 months. While the firm reported an overall … [Read more...]
LSH Auto brings vans aftersales to Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield
Mercedes-Benz Vans customers will soon be able to get their vehicles maintained and repaired at LSH Auto UK's Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, as well as benefit from quicker emergency assistance response times. One of the UK’s leading Mercedes-Benz car retailers, LSH Auto was awarded its light … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council announce plans to allow high streets to reopen safely
Cheshire East Council has announced its plans to introduce a range of measures protecting businesses and people as high streets across the region begin to reopen. Following the easing of restrictions on non-essential retailers that will see high street shops allowed to reopen from 15th June, 16 … [Read more...]
Local retail sees spending rise during Covid-19 crisis, Deloitte reveals
Business advisory firm, Deloitte, have found consumers have increased spending with local and independent retail during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the lockdown's impact on non-essential high street retail, Deloitte found spending at local off-licenses, greengrocers and convenience stores … [Read more...]
LSH Auto UK to reopen Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield
LSH Auto UK, part of LSH International, one of the largest Mercedes-Benz dealers group worldwide, has announced the reopening of its UK dealerships, including Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield. The dealer group has announced its eight UK sites across the North-West and Midlands will reopen from 1st … [Read more...]