Tag: shopping

Martin Parr

Martin Parr, photographer who captured Salford’s 1980s shopping scene, dies aged 73

Martin Parr, the English documentary photographer who took part in a project to document and archive ordinary life in 1980s […]

Tesco Extra on Pendleton Way - taken by Alex Taylor-McDowall

Salford supermarket opening hours altered during store improvements

Salford shoppers are set to experience temporarily changed opening times while the Pendleton Way Tesco  undergoes improvements. The Tesco Extra […]

"They've all been invited back" - Regent Road Retail Park landowners confirm shops could return

“They’ve all been invited back” – Regent Road Retail Park landowners confirm shops could return

Shopkeepers being moved out of Salford’s Regent Road Retail Park to make way for new homes may be allowed to […]

Regent Retail Park Redevelopment. Credit: Harry Warner

“We’re being squeezed out and priced off our own estate”: Ordsall locals give thoughts on proposed Regent Retail Park redevelopment

Ordsall locals descended onto Salford Lads Club on Friday to dispute a project that have left them feeling “squeezed out […]

Image credit: Katherine Dinsdale

“It’s really for those who may have found themselves in a financial struggle like never before” – How Salford is leading the way in reducing food wastage

With price increases growing faster than ever, people are looking to alternative ways to afford basic needs. The Salford Community […]

Peter McDermott / Swinton Square

“We have seen nearly double the footfall” – Swinton Square boss pleased following full reopening

Peter McDermott / Swinton Square   The Centre Manager of Swinton Square, Chris Doidge, has revealed his relief and excitement at the […]

David Dixon / New Metrolink Stop at Exchange Square

“I will be working a minimum of 46 hours in just one week” – Retail and hospitality staff on working during Christmas

With Christmas fast approaching, many people who work in shops will be busier than ever, working to match the demand […]