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How to Pair Kaltbach’s Finest Cheeses
31 July 2020 InspirationsThe unique flavour notes within the cheeses hailing from Switzerland’s Kaltbach caves allow for a plethora of delicious accompaniments to be explored -
Selfridges adapts to new way of shopping with outdoor markets
31 July 2020 NewsTaking place every weekend, Market on the Mews offers a safe open-air shopping experience -
Monitoring costs and customer safety key to retail success in Autumn, says report
31 July 2020 Coronavirus“Pent up demand” is helping the UK’s retail industry recover from an all-time low in Q2 2020 -
Changes to loan scheme offer relief for SMEs
30 July 2020 CoronavirusThe government-backed CBILS Covid-19 loan scheme is now accessible to more businesses amid EU state aid rule adjustments -
Make a Christmas Comeback with Speciality Food
30 July 2020 ChristmasWith the fine food industry preparing for arguably the most important and unusual Christmas any of us have experienced, Speciality Food is here to help -
Industry encouraged to unite and champion organic
30 July 2020 NewsRecent figures show that transparency and the environment are more important than ever to consumers -
How farm shops can cash in on the meal box delivery trend
30 July 2020 CoronavirusMany independents are recognising the opportunity offered by direct-to-consumer business models because of Covid-19 -
Business rate revaluation to take place in 2023
30 July 2020 NewsThe UK Government confirmed the new date alongside a Call for Evidence ahead of a rating system review -
Chancellor considers online sales tax to boost bricks-and-mortar
29 July 2020 NewsThe online sales tax could help reduce the “unreasonable burden on retail” caused by the business rates system -
Nostalgic food and drink made a comeback during lockdown
29 July 2020 CoronavirusTraditional favourites such as packet desserts, tinned meat and classic pub meals proved popular throughout the UK’s lockdown, a new report found -
Scotland encourages local shopping with new campaign
29 July 2020 CoronavirusThe Scotland Loves Local drive has launched to urge Scots to ‘think local first’ and support independent shops amid the coronavirus crisis -
Government officially launches Trade and Agriculture Commission
28 July 2020 BrexitMembers have met to offer expertise on trade policies to secure opportunities for UK farmers
