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An interview with Sam Walker at Union

An interview with Sam Walker at Union

It’s a crisp Wednesday afternoon at Old Town General Store in Stockport which originally opened just after the pandemic. Union caught up with its founder Tony Murray which is no stranger to Manchester’s fashion industry having been menswear sales director at Selfridges in the city centre and also working at Harvey Nichols in Leeds previously.


Underbanks in Stockport

Underbanks in Stockport

When One Stockport asked us to take part in a short video talking about Stockport Underbanks and why we chose to open up here, we jumped at the chance. 

Along with our neighbours, Ginko, Top Of The Town Vintage, Kelsall Architects and The Good Rebel we discuss the positive regeneration, the potential of the area and what we see happening in the future. 

Check out all the great work One Stockport do by visiting the website https://www.onestockport.co.uk/


Old Town General Sounds - Volume 8 - Ian Pattison

Old Town General Sounds - Volume 8 - Ian Pattison

All round footwear god and friend of the store, Ian Pattison, has put together the latest Spotify playlist for Old Town General Store - Volume 8. There’s a distinct 80’s vibe this one. 

A bit about Ian - 

In the footwear trade for 16 years and have a very eclectic taste in all good music varying from 60’s to yacht rock, to 80s new wave to deep house.  If I like it’ll get added to a playlist.  Im a soundcloud/mixcloud junkie and love nothing more than stumbling upon a mix saved from 10 yrs ago that relights...


Stockport feature in Cheshire Life

Stockport feature in Cheshire Life

Just a short post to say thank you to Cheshire Life magazine for the Stockport feature in Cheshire Life magazine. 

Although there is a long list of independent bars and shops mentioned in the article there are many more for you to discover when you visit. 

It’s great that we already know Stockport has a great offering, now you can find out too. 

An extract from the article about Old Town General Store:

“Further down the Underbanks, you’ll find Old Town General Store, an independent Lifestyle business owned by Tony Murray. ‘I live in...


Totally Stockport ~ a new Director

Totally Stockport ~ a new Director

The owner of Old Town General Store has joined the board of Directors for Totally Stockport (Stockport BID)

a brief bio for Tony:

university graduate in business and finance, Tony has an extensive career spanning over 30 years in retail, working for prestigious stores such as Flannels, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and, most recently, Harveys of Halifax.

An experienced Retail Director with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in trend analysis, retail...