Retail sales rise but the Manchester picture remains mixed
Despite being a city with an average of 152 days of rainfall a year, Manchester has been enjoying an unusually
Manchester’s first Sephora officially opens!
Beauty retailer Sephora is continuing its UK expansion and has just opened its third store in Manchester’s Trafford Centre. There
Office building meant to “reinvigorate” Manchester City Centre is empty two years after completion… but will soon be filled
A Manchester city centre office complex meant to “reinvigorate” the heart of Manchester remains empty – more than two years
The rising trend of wardrobing: Loyal shoppers or serial returners?
Asos and other leading retailers are tightening their return policies and penalising serial returners. Yet, new research from the Retail
Retailers to introduce stricter policies to prevent fraudulent returns
ASOS and other leading retailers are tightening their return policies and penalising serial returners. Yet, new research from the Retail
Trafford Centre warns shoppers to be careful during the Christmas period
As Christmas approaches and shops re-open it is inevitable people will be keen to do their Christmas shopping – but
Shops re-open and it’s a quiet day in Manchester city centre
Retail and non-essential shops opened again today after a month long second national lockdown in England. On the first day
Ardwick businessman’s take on retail and BAME representation
Health has always been a passion of Raphael Swaby’s, but working for corporations like Holland and Barrett’s felt ‘too commercial’
Covid recovery: Why is Manchester’s high street in the bottom 10 in the UK?
Data published by the Centre for Cities shows Manchester’s high street ranks in the bottom five in the country in its recovery from coronavirus, receiving just 34% of the footfall it received prior to lockdown.
‘Selling trainers + fashion not essential’: JD bosses ‘putting lives at risk’ in cramped Rochdale warehouse
JD has been urged by retail worker union Usdaw to close their Rochdale warehouse, in order to protect their staff from the spread of COVID-19.
MM’s top 10… ethical Christmas gifts to buy this year
Whether you’re vegan, buying for a vegan, or you’re simply trying to live in a more environmentally friendly way, Christmas can be a hassle. MM shortlist the best options for those looking to save the Earth.