The Register · Volume IV

News

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

  1. Nº 0855

    MediaCity targets doubling in size with expanded brand strategy

    Prolific North·20 August 2026

    MediaCity in Salford plans to double in size over the next decade, with CEO Alice Webb confirming the site…

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  2. Nº 0859

    UPDATED: JD Sports shares tank after lowering of profit guidance

    TheBusinessDesk·20 August 2026

    Strong football replica kit sales in UK - but slow quarter in North America

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  3. Nº 0858

    Warrington apprentice Kasey highlights career opportunities for local school leavers

    Business Manchester·20 August 2026

    A Warrington apprentice who progressed to marketing manager in just three and a half years is highlighting…

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  4. Nº 0847

    Bolton electrical retailer AO launches mobile network with £12 monthly plan

    Prolific North·19 August 2026

    AO, the Bolton-headquartered electricals etailer, has launched AO Mobile, its own MVNO service offering…

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  5. Nº 0850

    ClearVC shortlisted twice at AV Awards 2026 for Autotrader HQ project

    Business Manchester·19 August 2026

    Manchester audio-visual and workplace automation firm ClearVC has received double recognition at the AV…

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  6. Nº 0845

    Evology secures three-year Bolton Wanderers shirt sponsorship deal

    Prolific North·19 August 2026

    Parking technology company Evology has agreed a three-year back-of-shirt sponsorship with Bolton Wanderers…

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  7. Nº 0866

    Gambling industry faces regulatory squeeze as politicians and public turn against betting shops

    TheBusinessDesk·19 August 2026

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly criticised the gambling industry as a blight on high streets…

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  8. Nº 0852

    Growth in proprietary brands offset market decline at Ultimate Products

    TheBusinessDesk·19 August 2026

    Oldham-based homeware group owns Salter and Beldray - reports revenues of £144.9m

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  9. Nº 0848

    Lexington North appoints director of corporate communications

    Prolific North·19 August 2026

    Public affairs agency Lexington North has appointed Ryan Brambles as director and head of corporate…

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  10. Nº 0843

    Manchester charity's OOH campaign goes live with donated media and creative support

    Prolific North·19 August 2026

    Reuben's Retreat, a Glossop charity supporting families with children with life-limiting conditions, has…

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  11. Nº 0869

    Mansell Building Solutions files for administration citing cash flow and project delays

    TheBusinessDesk·19 August 2026

    Mansell Building Solutions, a Manchester steel frame manufacturer with £13.1m turnover and 150 staff, has…

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  12. Nº 0846

    PrettyLittleThing founder Kamani launches fashion and wellness brand from Dubai

    Prolific North·19 August 2026

    Umar Kamani, the Manchester-born co-founder of PrettyLittleThing, has announced a new consumer brand at the…

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  13. Nº 0851

    Property People: Views; PRP; Breck Homes; First Choice Homes Oldham; Legat Owen; Muse

    TheBusinessDesk·19 August 2026

    Who's on the move in property

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  14. Nº 0849

    Reach hits 50,000 digital subscribers as Manchester Evening News leads charge

    Prolific North·19 August 2026

    Reach, the UK's largest regional publisher, has surpassed 50,000 paid digital subscribers nine months after…

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  15. Nº 0844

    Shaun the Storm – Nick Park fans to be given chance to name future storm in Met Office tie-in - Prolific North

    Prolific North·19 August 2026

    The Met Office is inviting the public to decide whether beloved characters Shaun or Timmy should become a…

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  16. Nº 0853

    Virgin Wines to relocate to new 82,000 sq ft site in Preston

    TheBusinessDesk·19 August 2026

    Distributor expects to leave existing warehouse in Bolton by February 2027

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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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