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Shoppers return to bricks and mortar during festive period
10 January 2023 NewsHigh street footfall showed signs of recovery over the festive period. How can indies use this boost for a successful 2023? -
Four stories exploring the effect of the cost-of-living crisis as we enter the festive season
29 November 2022 NewsAs Christmas fast approaches, we take a look at the ways in which the cost-of-living crisis has affected consumer behaviour and independent retail -
Chancellor announces Autumn Statement: the industry reacts
18 November 2022 NewsJeremy Hunt revealed his economic plan for the next few months in the commons yesterday, but how will it affect independent retailers and the fine food industry? -
John Shepherd, Partridges: “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”
15 November 2022 ChristmasJohn Shepherd, managing director at Partridges, discusses the state of play for Christmas 2022 -
How independent retailers can offer customers value in the cost-of-living crisis
07 November 2022 NewsWith energy bills on the rise and inflation still high, we find out what indies can do to keep their prices affordable for shoppers -
Food inflation hits 40-year high to reach 14.5%
27 October 2022 NewsUK food and non-alcoholic drink inflation has now hit a ‘grim milestone’ as it rises to 14.5% year on year, data shows -
The industry has its say on Rishi Sunak’s appointment as prime minister
25 October 2022 NewsRishi Sunak has won the battle for number 10, and is now the country’s next prime minister. But what does the industry think? -
Liz Truss resigns as prime minister: the industry reacts
21 October 2022 NewsAfter just 44 days in office, prime minister Liz Truss is stepping down, leaving the country in a renewed state of uncertainty -
Shoppers are buying less veg in the cost-of-living crisis: how indies can help
13 October 2022 NewsWith budgets stretched in the current financial crisis, consumers are ditching vegetables in favour of cheaper, more calorie-dense foods – how can fine food retail help? -
How the collapse of the pound will affect speciality food importers
03 October 2022 BrexitWith the exchange rate of the GBP at an all-time low, we examine the impact on fine food retailers reliant on foreign imports -
Does the chancellor’s ‘mini-budget’ go far enough to help indies?
27 September 2022 NewsWith the festive season right around the corner, we examine how small businesses will fare under the Chancellor’s ‘mini-budget’
Set to be rolled out in 2025, a new scheme to incentivise recycling could put a strain on small businesses
