Manchester Business Archive

Green champions come together to launch 13 eco-friendly buses
(Fri 20 Apr 2012 11:09)
The region’s leading local bus operator, Stagecoach Manchester, was joined by local MP, David Heyes and six nominated ‘Green Champions’ on Friday 13th April, to officially launch 13 new hybrid buses into service at

Manchester City Ladies land Cheeky Monkey sponsorship
(Mon 16 Apr 2012 14:05)
Manchester City Ladies Football Club has secured sponsorship from international business change champion Nina Dar’s Cheeky Monkey Business Solution.

Blacks acquisition takes toll on JD Sports profits
(Thu 12 Apr 2012 11:31)
JD Sports has seen a downturn in profits following its acquisition of outdoor clothing chain Blacks Leisure.

Parker Sandford lands top new clients following MediaCityUK expansion
(Wed 11 Apr 2012 20:33)
Greater Manchester-based digital agency Parker Sandford has landed several high profile clients since establishing an office at MediaCityUK.

Manchester technology firm lands £2.2m STFC contract
(Wed 11 Apr 2012 10:59)
Greater Manchester technology firm Virtalis has been awarded a £2.2 million contract by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.

Tough economy fuels sales boom for Warrington
(Wed 11 Apr 2012 10:15)
The tough economic climate has fuelled a fifteen per cent sales boom for Warrington-based Sharples Group with a growing number of hard-pressed North West business owners calling on the print and copier provider for help

The RAC gives Carcraft its seal of approval
(Thu 29 Mar 2012 15:21)
Carcraft - billed as the UKs leading used car supermarket - and which operates showrooms in Rochdale, Knowsley and Trafford, has been awarded an accreditation from industry body the RAC*.

Government's NewBuy Scheme
(Mon 26 Mar 2012 09:50)
A leading North West property agent believes the Government should launch a new affordable housing scheme in a bid to help first time buyers get on the property ladder.

Gorton resident drives her way through the ranks
(Mon 19 Mar 2012 15:02)
Former bus driver Louise Atkinson, has been appointed as assistant operations manager by leading bus service provider, Stagecoach Manchester.

Manchester bus company welcomes new operations director
(Mon 06 Feb 2012 16:09)
A leading Manchester bus provider announced a new operations director has joined its team.

Wilkinsons tools boost to local gardening club
(Wed 04 Jan 2012 12:21)
Home and garden store giants Wilkinsons has dug deep to donate a special late Christmas gift to a grateful Manchester gardening society.

Manchester homeless charity lands national accolade
(Thu 22 Dec 2011 11:55)
A Manchester charity that was set up to help the homeless has been recognised for its great work at the System One Travelcards 'Big Day Out' competition.

Thirty-six Manchester residents honoured for long service
(Thu 08 Dec 2011 09:46)
Thirty-six Manchester residents have been recognised at the Stagecoach Manchester annual long service awards, where they celebrated their collective service with the company of 1200 years.

New Wilkinson store opens in Altrincham
(Tue 29 Nov 2011 13:25)
Shoppers in Altrincham were treated to a fun packed launch day as Wilkinson opened the doors to its newest store.

Manchester charity for blind enjoys 'Big Day Out'
(Fri 25 Nov 2011 11:28)
Children from a local charity have enjoyed a fun-filled day out at an activity centre in Stockport thanks to a Greater Manchester travel company.

Car giant's search for kindest Manchester resident
(Thu 24 Nov 2011 13:07)
Manchester residents are being called upon to nominate people from their community in a campaign designed to promote random acts of kindness this winter.

Manchester-based Dulux Decorator Centres team conquer mountain challenge
(Fri 04 Nov 2011 23:08)
Ten members of the executive team from Dulux Decorator Centres' head office in Altrincham have taken on the gruelling Six Peak Challenge for charity

Free help for nervous flyers at Manchester Airport
(Fri 28 Oct 2011 20:58)
A new scheme at Manchester Airport is seeing worried passengers helped before boarding by a trained therapist specialising in fear of flying

St Ann's Hospice chosen as Stagecoach Manchester's charity of the year
(Fri 21 Oct 2011 08:36)
Stagecoach Manchester has chosen St Ann’s Hospice as its charity of the year.

More Manchester flights, thanks to football-mad Scandinavians
(Sun 02 Oct 2011 21:16)
Scandinavians' passion for Premiership football has led to new flights being launched from Manchester airport