Economy
The town has several well-known businesses, although a number of companies have since relocated to other areas or disbanded. Princes Food & Drink Group has a soft drinks factory on Grimshaw Lane. Manchester Abattoir, on Riverpark Road, was the primary source of meat produce for the city but has gradually downsized over recent years.The 50,000 sq ft (4,500 m²) central bakery of Martins Bakery is on Holyoak Street.
The town's main shopping area is on Church Street, where alongside small family run stores you can find Iceland, Netto (now part of the Asda chain) and a Lidl store. The local market, once a local attraction, is now closed after a doomed attempt to upgrade the facilities led to the regular clientele finding other pitches.
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