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Last chance to nominate your Inspirational Cheese Retailers winners
09 December 2022 NewsThere are just three days left to nominate your favourite cheesemonger or cheese retailer for Inspirational Cheese Retailers 2023 -
The high street is evolving: How indies can cash in
08 December 2022 NewsA new report has revealed that the British high street is changing rather than dying, and fine food retail is well-placed to benefit -
Three emerging food and drink trends for 2023
07 December 2022 NewsAs 2023 fast approaches, we look into three key trends that will shape shopping choices in the new year -
British food industry could be ‘sleepwalking’ into a national crisis
06 December 2022 NewsAccording to the National Farmers Union, the UK could be about to face serious supply chain issues – how can the government tackle it? -
Farming industry calls for government to champion sustainability at a fairer price
05 December 2022 SustainableThe UK government is being urged to act on making Britain’s agricultural landscape more sustainable, and offering a lower price for produce -
Consumer confidence drops in time for Christmas as SMEs battle rising inflation
02 December 2022 ChristmasAs independent retailers head into the biggest trading period of the year, consumers are worried about costs and spending less as a result -
Fortnum & Mason: A Christmas icon
01 December 2022 ChristmasDr. Andrea Tanner, Fortnum & Mason archivist, shares the history, magic and planning that goes into creating an internationally renowned festive destination -
What to put in your festive hampers this Christmas
01 December 2022 ChristmasAs shoppers look for special gifts for their loved ones, three speciality retailers share what they are putting in their festive hampers to offer tradition and innovation -
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 -
How to create hampers for festive upselling this winter
29 November 2022 ChristmasHampers are a surefire way to cash in on the desire for thoughtful handpicked gifts, but how can independent retailers create their own version of this ultimate foodie gift? -
James Grant, No2 Pound Street: “Cheese at Christmas”
29 November 2022 ChristmasJames Grant, owner of No2 Pound Street, shares what he's thankful for this Christmas, and what's on his festive cheeseboard -
How fine food producers and retailers are helping their local food banks this winter
28 November 2022 NewsAs more and more families struggle to afford groceries in the face of rising inflation and the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades, we spoke to those offering help
