14 May 2021, 11:54
TEN, NINE, EIGHT… The countdown to the reopening of hotels is nearing zero and staff at the Beetham Tower’s Hilton Hotel have been getting a little excited. Since last Friday, they have been darting between bedrooms turning lights on and off to remind the people of Manchester just how long they have to wait before they are able to sleep in a bed that isn’t theirs again. Cynics might lambast the Hilton for its
laissez faire attitude towards energy consumption but considering hotels have been closed for most of the past 14 months, I think we can let them off.
Store Retail Group opens new Salford outlet Print
Manchester-based Store Retail Group has opened a new store in Mediacity General Store, Salford.
The 3,500sq ft store, located on the ground floor of the recently completed Lightbox housing development, features a coffee shop offering freshly ground Ancoats Coffee, juices, smoothies and cold brews, as well as pop-up appearances from local street food vendors. An outdoor seating area for up to 30 customers is to be added to the site.
General Store MediaCityUK, the first of the group to be over two floors, also has a mezzanine space that will be used as an “alcohol emporium” and tasting area.
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