This place is great for buying some fashion jewellery for your party frock or just to wear in…read moregeneral. They have some gorgeous pieces and it is all affordable too which is what we all like to hear dont we? They also do watch repairs which is a God send for me as my watches are always dying on me. I get my watch straps from here and they are around 2 quid and excellent quality. If they do not have what you need then they will get it for you. What better service could you ask for really?

Great little shop despite the unimaginative Johnathan. You will find Jewellery for every occasion…read morehere. Very inexpensive and the Jewellery does not fall apart after a week like many other costume Jewellery pieces do. Staff are great....Johnathen obviously knows his stuff, excluding branding that is!

This has everything you need for all your pets! From hay to dog food…read more Its massive inside and they do sell some animals like birds. It is well stocked and the service is friendly and they give you some great advice if you are a new owner of a pet and need some tips! I get my doggie treats from here as they have a wide selection plus I got everything I needed when I first bought him such as his bed etc. It really is good to treat your dog to some of the stuff in here, and they have the cutest rabbits ever!

I have been going to the Petman monthly for a couple of years now and can not complain, we have a…read morewide range of small pets (Fish, Hamster and Budgies) and they have everything they need to be happy. My 5 year old son loves going in and looking around, especialy at the Bird Max (Sorry not sure of breed), They always have what you need in stock and go out of the way to help out and make you feel welcome.

This is a perfect little haberdashery. I love these kinds of shops and this one does not…read moredisappoint. I must say though, that the building has other businesses on it so it is quite confusing seeing around six signs on one wall but once you find it, all is ok! They specialise in curtains and fabrics and there is a lot to choose from here. My mum once bought her curtains from here years ago and they still look fabulous today. They help you with measurements as well as getting them ready for you. They also have some excellent accessories if you are a Gok Wan fan and like to customise your clothes. Go in and have a look.

As a handbag freak, I tend to visit this store often. Or just to walk past it and then drag my…read morefella to the window to gaze at the Radley and Kipling bags and comment that this holdall would match my purse and bag and therefore should be bought! Sadly, he never falls for it. Clever Boy! But I always do it no matter what and it has become a healthy habit I think. Never deprive a girl of her handbags! So this little shop feels like something off Harry Potter inside. Like when Harry gets his first wand and the shop clerk is pulling things out of boxes on shelves. It is just like that. Magical yet cleaner. They are famous for their Radley bags and have some special collector ones in there. They stock Kipling and all sorts of other brands. They have everything you need for luggage or purses. What is special is that if you cannot afford the bag, they reserve it for you and you pay so much off a month. Fantastic for Christmas presents or just for yourself. GO and have a look at this wonderful shop!

i have been a customer at this shop for over 50 years. i have always had great customer service…read morefrom Mr. & Mrs Holloway, and then John and Michael their sons. It has now been taken over as they have retired. I ordered a suitcase , middle of April. i was told it would take a week, so i paid a deposit, and waited, and waited, and waited. every time i phoned the shop, was told it would be another week, and another, and another. I contacted Samsonite directly in mid July, and was told that the actual suitcase i had ordered had long been discontinued. i phoned Holloways and told him, and he said "yes, i have just found out they have not got any more". I went into the shop (by this time I had been in the shop a dozen times, trying to find out where it was), and picked a different case, which I was told was definitely in stock, and would be in within the week. That was 2 weeks ago. I asked for a refund in this time, and I have also been waiting for THAT for 2 1/2 weeks!!! Anyway, the suitcase still hasn't arrived, I am due to go on holiday in the next couple of weeks, and wanted this case especially for this particular holiday. The customer service at this shop SUCKS!! He has had my phone number all the time, and hasn't once called to tell me why I still haven't received the case. I have phoned him 3 times a day for the last 5 working days, and he won't even pick up the phone. not very good when you are running a business. I am done with this shop now. Don't buy anything from there, unless it is in stock in the shop...you will wait forever!!! I am sure John and Michael would be horrified to hear what is happening, especially when the shop has retained the good name of Holloways. I have had to get the credit card services involved now, to get my deposit (£200) back. Not happy at all.....

Like a lot of people out there in Yelp land, I love a bargain I mean who doesn't, so when I see a…read morestore called B&M Bargains then the very fact that the word 'Bargains' is in the shops name must only be a good thing right? I've got to say that's B&M is the Rolls Royce of the Cheapy shop world, yes some of the clientele can bit a bit dubious looking, yes a lot of the staff work there because they failed their Pound Land exam, but don't let that put you off going in. The whole place is filled with products you didn't know existed and didn't know you wanted - for me in particular I go for the brand names just to play it safe, I challenge anyone to find a box of Cadbury Chocolate fingers for 49p or less or a large bar of Green & Blacks milk chocolate for 99p! For a short while during summer I must admit that I did have a slight infatuation with their outdoor lighting section, so much of it was solar powered, I was amazed by this high tech wizardry it was like all of the worlds energy problems had been solved and again at such reasonable prices. They have a selection of house hold items, mostly poor quality but then again to paraphrase Judy Garland, We ain't in John Lewis anymore! They also have some bath and beauty products with some reputable names as well as a very well stocked sweet department (as touched on earlier). I would say if you see one these shops next time you're on the High Street, don't quicken your step to walk on by, but step through the doors into this palace to price reduction, meet local celebrities some of whom may have appeared Jeremy Kyle show and or Crimewatch. Either way you'll leave feeling richer for the experience (unless they've had the pick pockets in that day, the little blighters)

Was in Ashton store Sunday, only one on the till, while the rest of the staff was on there phones,…read morewatching her struggling, why not put 2 on the till near the cigarettes, no wonder they like doing overtime sunday, need to get this sorted

The main reason I love Dorothy Perkins is they do a petite size and they don't just do horrible…read moreclothes in petite like some shops do. I like the layout of the shop, it's quite big inside and they have everything organised, with the suits and business wear together and then casual wear and jeans together too. They have a separate area for shoes, bags and accessories and the changing rooms are really spacious with big mirrors. They have a no quibble return policy which I think is great, I recently bought something from there but didn't have time to try it on, when I got it home and tried it on then, I realised it didn't fit properly but it was the smallest size they had so they gave me a refund no problem. The prices are quite reasonable, they are not cheap like Peacocks or Primark but then the quality is much better so it's worth paying that bit extra. The staff are always available to help and are really friendly.

IKEA, the huge Scandinavian chain selling ready-to-assemble furniture and housewares, in a…read morewarehouse-like space over a few levels with different sections. Thy sell items for living space, bedrooms, kitchens and almost everything else you would want for your home. It has everything you need for all your home furnishings. There are one or two IKEAS in each big city around the UK and the World. It is very reasonably priced and they are usually very up to date with everything they sell. They also have a cafe in each store which has very reasonably priced breakfast and scandinavian style foods. They also have the IKEA family card where you can get discount on Breakfasts,Complimentary Tea and Coffee and great benefits for this great company. The Ashton IKEA is very easy to get to with great motorway links and a direct tram from the city centre of Manchester.

Normally IKEA would be 5/5 as I love the showroom aspect to seeing what you're going to buy in a…read morereal world situation. Unfortunately I bought the IKEA poang chair and footstool only to find that upon unwrapping there was an incredibly pungent fishy smell!! Half a can of febreeze and two days later its still here!! Not happy. Apart from that I had a nice couple of hours there and picked up some bargains as well as having the Swedish meatballs in the cafe. Top tip: try the apple cider in the restaurant, it's beautiful! Or pick it up in the shop at the end if you're driving you won't regret it.

Diamonds are a girls best friend and this is what this store strives to achieve at great prices…read more When I first saw this shop I was literally dazzled by the silver jewellery sparkling in the window and when you go into the shop it is organised to perfection! So let me give you an example; OK so you have a black dress and you want to go all silver in jewellery so when you walk in the shop there is a section where all the silver jewellery is including earrings, bangles, necklaces and hair stuff. But if you want gold that is all categorised separately as well is pink or blue or green. It is great as you find what you need quickly and then when you are paying you are doubly dazzled by the price!! I love it! There is no need at all to overspend on jewellery when you have shops like these! WHOOPEE

If you are a Size 6 or Size 8 then you may shop in here. Otherwise I would steer clear…read more I feel like a fattie when I walk in here and see the clothes. They are made for skinny people. It is depressing when you try on your size and it doesn't fit. So you start thinking O GOD I have put on weight but you haven't, it is just this shop. I think they do have some really nice clothes in here, but no way I am losing my curves just so I can squeeze into them.

Girls girls girls! You cannot save costs by selling clothes with tiny amounts of fabric!…read more The average size for a female in the UK is size 14 so you really are losing out only making clothes that will fit about 10% of U.K population's on you !