Michael’s

Fuller’s sales rise 5% as it confirms chair departure

Fuller, Smith and Turner has welcomed a “positive” trading performance in the first 16 weeks of the year, with like-for-like sales up by 5% for the period ended 19 July 2025.   It comes as the company’s chairman, Michael Turner, is stepping down as chairman after 47 years with the company. …

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Big Mamma to open first site in the north of England

Big Mamma Group has announced that it is set to open a new Circolo Popolare in Manchester, its first site in the north of England. The new 280-cover space will be set within a new development, St Michael’s, off the thoroughfare of Manchester’s Deansgate. The venue will be led by…

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Michael’s Coffee House to launch in Manchester Arndale

Michael’s Coffee House has announced that it is set to open a new store in the Manchester Arndale. The independent Manchester brand has revealed it has signed a 10-year lease to occupy a 544 sq ft space on Halle Place. As well as serving a variety of hot beverages, Michael’s…

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Chotto Matte to open in Manchester in 2025

Japanese-Peruvian restaurant group Chotto Matte will launch their first restaurant in Manchester in early 2025.  The new culinary destination will occupy the 20,000 sq ft rooftop at the St Michael’s development, overlooking Manchester’s Town Hall.  The restaurant will feature an interior design scheme by designer Andy Martin who has collaborated…

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