News
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Food & Drink Expo 2010 – An Event Not To Be Missed
19 February 2010 NewsFood & Drink Expo, the definitive trade show for the fine food sector, takes place again this spring -
Spread Of ‘empty Shop’ Syndrome
12 February 2010 NewsThe number of shop vacancies across the UK has doubled since the end of 2008 -
“indies: Stop Mimicking Loyalty Schemes”
11 February 2010 NewsPersuading retailers that loyalty schemes don't work, is the focus of a 'scarcity vs abundance' debate due to be broadcast later this month -
Interest In Scottish Show Up 13%
08 February 2010 NewsAttendance at Scotland's Speciality Food Show (Jan 24th-26th) was up 13% on last year -
Record Consumer Interest In Regional Awards
29 January 2010 NewsThe region's search for the best retailers, producers, restaurants and pubs has experienced an 89% increase on last year's interest, to reach a record 10,000 -
Theft Costs Retailers £1bn
28 January 2010 NewsCrime against retailers has rocketed during the recession, increasing more than 30% in 2009 -
Yorkshire ‘one-stop-shop’
26 January 2010 NewsThe recent launch of Yorkshire and Humber's Food & Drink Sourcing Directory aims to encourage increased use of the regions locally sourced produce -
Haggis Sales Rocket For Burn’s Night
26 January 2010 NewsUK haggis sales totalled £8.8 million last year (up from £7.1 million in 2008) - a positive backdrop for retailers celebrating Burn's Night yesterday -
Farm Shop Reopens For Customer ‘cult’
19 January 2010 NewsThere was no shortage of support at Norton’s Farm Shop when it reopened last Thursday (14th January) -
Malaysian Promo Excites Uk Industry
18 January 2010 NewsMalaysia’s Deputy Prime Minster attracted considerable media attention to the launch of the country's UK food campaign in London last week -
Trade Show Predicting 40% Growth
18 January 2010 NewsOrganisers have forecast a significant increase in the size and breadth of this year's Taste of the West Trade Show 2010 -
Snow Mixed Blessing For Shops
11 January 2010 NewsYou'd be forgiven for assuming that temperatures plummeting to -20º and snow 'dumps' of up to 10 inches have created havoc for independent retailers. Far from it