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14.6% Of Retail Units Are Now Vacant
20 June 2011 NewsThe latest research has revealed that empty shops are becoming an increasingly common sight on the high street -
Hawkshead Relish Directors Awarded Mbe’s
13 June 2011 NewsIn an unprecedented move Mark and Maria Whitehead, joint owners of the Hawkshead Relish Company, have been honoured with MBE’s in the Queen’s Birthday Honours Listing -
‘local Supermarket’ Calls In Administrators
13 June 2011 NewsA retail chain, originally launched to bridge the gap between indies and multiples, has filed for administration after less than two years in business -
Football Club Wins British Pie Award
13 June 2011 NewsA Chicken, Ham and Leek pie produced by Morecambe Football Club has been announced Supreme Champion at the British Pie Awards -
Wensleydale Cheese Producer Crowned Supreme Champion
06 June 2011 NewsA Shropshire cheesemaker has won the coveted Supreme Champion at this year’s Royal Bath and West Show -
Independents’ Week Is A Hit
06 June 2011 NewsA new celebratory week devoted to the independent retail sector was a success, according to small business groups -
Farm Shop Blooms With Nursery Expansion
30 May 2011 NewsCroots Farm Shop in Derbyshire has branched out to open a new plant nursery in a bid to attract a more varied customer base -
Uk’s Most Dangerous Supper Club Launches
23 May 2011 NewsA London supper club will be selling fugu – one of the world's most poisonous marine animals – to adventurous customers next month -
British Tomato Sales Grow After Spanish Downpour
20 May 2011 NewsBritish tomato growers are cashing in after continental crops fail to prosper in Spain's recent wet weather conditions -
Waitrose Jumps On British Bandwagon
16 May 2011 NewsWaitrose has taken inspiration from small local retailers by launching a new campaign to highlight seasonal British fare -
Final Call For Farm Shop Butchers
09 May 2011 NewsFor those farm shop owners looking to highlight their butchery skills at a national show, it is time to apply for the annual EBLEX competition -
Bank Holidays Boost Record Bbq Sales
09 May 2011 NewsRoyal Wedding fever meant more BBQ’s than ever before – and the next bank holiday (30th May) will raise the temperature even higher