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Local furlough scheme announced amid further business closures
09 October 2020 CoronavirusStarting from 1 November, workers at businesses forced to close their doors will be paid two-thirds of their wages -
Three food entrepreneurs on how they made a success out of lockdown
08 October 2020 CoronavirusHow three food and drink start-ups pivoted their business in the midst of a pandemic -
Christmas at Partridges: Take a look behind the scenes
08 October 2020 ChristmasJohn Shepherd, MD of Partridges, offers Speciality Food an exclusive look behind the scenes during the key festive season -
Farm Shop & Deli Awards are back for 2021
07 October 2020 InspirationsFree to enter, the prestigious Farm Shop & Deli Awards, in partnership with The Grocer and sponsored by Garofalo and Food & Drink Wales, are renowned for supporting and celebrating local specialist retailers covering 12 categories and nine regions across the UK. -
Tradition or innovation: What type of products should you be stocking for Christmas 2020?
07 October 2020 ChristmasWe look at the type of Christmas consumers are seeking this year, and which products you can stock to cater to emerging trends -
Retail footfall drops as 10pm curfew hits the sector
06 October 2020 CoronavirusAs footfall drops on the UK’s high streets, small businesses are calling for more support -
Viewpoint: Emma Jones, Enterprise Nation
05 October 2020 NewsAs the head of Enterprise Nation, Emma Jones has a unique understanding of Covid’s impact on the UK’s SME ecosystem -
Darren Henaghan, Borough Market: “supermarkets are like Narnia: the season never changes”
05 October 2020 NewsIn his latest exclusive column for Speciality Food, Darren Henaghan, managing director of Borough Market, reflects on the vital role seasonality plays in the business -
Christmas with the icons
02 October 2020 ChristmasEllen Manning speaks to three destination retailers to find out how they’re doing things differently this festive season -
Kate Hardcastle, MBE: “How to evolve for long-term gain”
02 October 2020 NewsIn her latest column for Speciality Food, retail expert Kate Hardcastle MBE recommends promoting your authenticity - and building equally authentic relationships - as 2021 looms -
How COVID-19’s potential second wave is affecting online shopping
01 October 2020 CoronavirusWith the concerns surrounding another lockdown causing fluctuations in consumer behaviour once again, we examine how independent retailers can prepare themselves online -
European Council president: UK faces a “dilemma” on food standards
01 October 2020 BrexitCharles Michel, the president of the European Council says Brits must decide whether they want to lower their food standards after Brexit
