The Register · Volume IV

News

961 stories from the Greater Manchester economy — gathered, summarised and written to be found.

  1. Nº 0836

    Berghaus opens first standalone store at Manchester Arndale

    Prolific North·18 August 2026

    Outdoor brand Berghaus is opening its first ever bricks-and-mortar store at Manchester Arndale this month…

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  2. Nº 0840

    Danny Beard heads home to Liverpool for HIV charity awards - Prolific North

    Prolific North·18 August 2026

    Danny Beard will host the first ever Sahir Awards this November, as Liverpool’s oldest HIV and LGBT+ charity…

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  3. Nº 0841

    Global womenswear brand Reformation opening on Manchester’s King Street

    TheBusinessDesk·18 August 2026

    Reformation has signed a lease for around 2,000 sq ft at 60 King Street

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  4. Nº 0842

    Huddled in tech tie-up to build live auction ecommerce sales

    TheBusinessDesk·18 August 2026

    Joint venture with Fleetwood-based AEWW aims to scale Peeko brand

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  5. Nº 0839

    Manchester agency wins £165m Build to Rent launch brief

    Prolific North·18 August 2026

    Riot House, a Manchester creative events agency, has been appointed to deliver the official launch event for…

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  6. Nº 0837

    Manchester Storm announces 2027/27 official radio partner - Prolific North

    Prolific North·18 August 2026

    Manchester's Elite League ice hockey team, the AO Arena-based Manchester Storm, has announced Happy Radio as…

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  7. Nº 0833

    People: Aaron & Partners; Bentley Motors; PRP; Breck Homes; First Choice Homes Oldham; Legat Owen; Muse

    TheBusinessDesk·18 August 2026

    Who's moving where

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  8. Nº 0838

    South Manchester agency Brazil Street wins LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor campaign

    Prolific North·18 August 2026

    Brazil Street, a South Manchester marketing agency, has been appointed to handle media strategy and…

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  9. Nº 0827

    Channel 4 announces comedy partnership with Manchester's SCENE Festival

    Prolific North·17 August 2026

    Channel 4 will host First For Funny, a one-night comedy show at Manchester's SCENE Festival on 27 August…

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  10. Nº 0834

    Final consultation process under way on Manchester’s Local Plan review

    TheBusinessDesk·17 August 2026

    Expectation that the plan will be adopted in the summer of 2027

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  11. Nº 0829

    Future Factory expands Manchester base at Department at Bonded Warehouse

    Prolific North·17 August 2026

    Future Factory, part of The Ingenuity Group which owns MAD//FEST, is opening a new 110 square-foot workspace…

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  12. Nº 0832

    JMW reports 4% revenue growth and invests £10m in Deansgate flagship

    Business Manchester·17 August 2026

    The law firm JMW has announced turnover of £98m for the year to April 30, 2026, up from £94m, with net…

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  13. Nº 0831

    Manchester agency CTI Digital launches sovereign AI platform Croft

    Prolific North·17 August 2026

    CTI Digital, a Manchester-based digital transformation agency, has opened public access to Croft, its…

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  14. Nº 0835

    Pre-pack sale saves 33 jobs at family-owned specialist glass business

    TheBusinessDesk·17 August 2026

    Esquire Glass (Manchester) was founded almost 60 years ago

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  15. Nº 0828

    Preston North End seeks new owner in active sale negotiations

    Prolific North·17 August 2026

    Preston North End has confirmed it is in active negotiations with potential buyers who have made acceptable…

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  16. Nº 0830

    Swizzels launches Atomix range with nationwide campaign backed by Manchester festival

    Prolific North·17 August 2026

    Swizzels has launched its new Atomix confectionery range with a multi-channel campaign featuring nationwide…

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  17. Nº 0826

    Frasers acquisition of Harvey Nichols raises closure threat for Manchester store

    TheBusinessDesk·16 August 2026

    Frasers Group has bought Harvey Nichols out of administration and warned of "tough choices" including…

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  18. Nº 0824

    P3 People Management

    TheBusinessDesk·16 August 2026

    Your trusted HR partner for growth We turn people problems into performance wins for SME leaders across the…

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  19. Nº 0823

    JMW law firm posts 4% revenue rise to £98m at new Deansgate base

    TheBusinessDesk·14 August 2026

    Manchester-headquartered law firm JMW has grown revenues to £98m in the year to 30 April 2026, up 4% from…

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  20. Nº 0821

    Sellick Partnership: Manchester recruitment specialist marks two decades

    TheBusinessDesk·14 August 2026

    Sellick Partnership, a professional services recruitment firm based in Manchester city centre, has operated…

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  21. Nº 0822

    TalkTalk Business merger with ARO creates £200m tech services group

    Prolific North·14 August 2026

    TalkTalk Business, based in Salford Quays, is merging with tech provider ARO to form a £200m turnover group…

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  22. Nº 0820

    Digital marketing agency embarks on next phase of growth in Northern Quarter move

    TheBusinessDesk·13 August 2026

    Relocation follows recent refurbishment of a fully fitted and furnished first-floor suite

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  23. Nº 0818

    Gary Neville's Overlap media company strikes major Disney+ deal

    Prolific North·13 August 2026

    The Overlap, co-founded by former Manchester United player Gary Neville, has secured a significant deal with…

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  24. Nº 0825

    Manchester agent appointed to sell historic Cumbrian hotel and cottages

    TheBusinessDesk·13 August 2026

    Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel and Cottages, a 16th-century property near Alston in the North Pennines…

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