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Everything you need to keep your business running smoothly. Whether you're recruiting or have a staffing issue, need some finance or legal advice, have a food safety question or are looking to diversify, you've come to the right place
diversification
How to add a new arm to your business
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Rules of loyalty: Why freebies, trust and personalisation matter
As loyalty programmes approach saturation, retailers are rethinking how to keep consumers engaged.
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Rules of loyalty: Why freebies, trust and personalisation matter
30 September 2026 Ambient -
Standing out as the multiples move In
28 September 2026 Finance
finance
Financial advice from the experts
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Is the Autumn Budget enough for Britain’s independent retailers?
Business rate relief and tariff cuts offer welcome support for independent retailers, but rising costs and squeezed margins continue to present challenges. Natasha Spencer explores responses to the Budget and what more is needed to support long-term growth.
food safety
Making and keeping your business compliant
legal
Legal expertise from professionals in the know
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Rules of loyalty: Why freebies, trust and personalisation matter
As loyalty programmes approach saturation, retailers are rethinking how to keep consumers engaged.
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Standing out as the multiples move In
How do you compete when the supermarket next door sells premium too? Charlotte Grainger spoke to destination independents around the UK to find out. -
Two-thirds of indie retailers refuse to participate in Black Friday
Around 30% fewer independent businesses in the UK will participate in the annual sales push, says Bira -
Rules of loyalty: Why freebies, trust and personalisation matter
30 September 2026 Ambient -
Standing out as the multiples move In
28 September 2026 Finance
staffing
How to recruit and retain good staff
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UK Autumn Budget 2026: What does it mean for independent food and drink retailers?
Today’s Autumn Budget announcement has a number of implications for businesses across the food and drink industry. Natasha Spencer takes a look at what Speciality Food readers need to know.
