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Shock Robbery At Priory Farm Shop
16 December 2008 NewsTwo armed men, their faces covered with black beanie hats and scarves, threatened staff and customers before leaving in a white van with the contents of the tills. -
Rural Businesses At Risk
16 December 2008 NewsThe Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has expressed concern that rural businesses will become the silent victims of the credit crunch this Christmas. -
Top North East Farm Shops Unite
09 December 2008 NewsThe newly created Farmers' Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) North East Business Club will help member farm shops benefit from each other's ideas and experience. -
Beat The Crunch At Taste Of The West Trade Show
09 December 2008 NewsNow more than ever retailers must offer a unique selling point to attract business and mark their difference from competitors one way to do this is by offering locally sourced, high quality British produce. -
Punish Irresponsible Drinkers, Not Retailers
05 December 2008 NewsThe Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the Government's decision to strengthen sanctions against irresponsible drinkers. However, it indicates this shouldn't come at the price of more bureaucratic burden for retailers. -
Mps Urged To Support Local Food
04 December 2008 NewsThe Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is encouraging MPs to Keep Trade Local by buying their turkey and sprouts from local shops this Christmas. -
Farmers’ Markets Still Popular, Says Farma
03 December 2008 NewsThe Farmers' Retail and Markets Association (FARMA) believes farmers' markets are still as popular as ever, despite the credit crunch. -
Organic Superstore Buys Land
02 December 2008 NewsUnicorn Grocery is currently interviewing farmers and growers willing to cultivate the 21 acres to supply the store. -
Tv Show Could Help Struggling Businesses
28 November 2008 NewsIt’s no secret that thousands of businesses have hit hard times recently and many will be looking for a fresh perspective and new ideas to overcome challenges in the turbulent months ahead, well Channel 4 may have the answer -
Vat Cut - A Help Or A Hindrance?
28 November 2008 NewsThe Government’s 2.5% reduction in VAT has come under fire from smaller retailers, who believe that the cost of administering the change will vastly overshadow the benefits of the reduction. -
Iconic Food Store Expands Wholesale Operation
25 November 2008 NewsThe new service offers fine food outlets the best products in the quantities they require and delivered when they need them. -
Retailers Heading For Tough Christmas
21 November 2008 NewsEighty percent of Britain will spend less on Christmas than they did last year, according to latest research by the Institute of Customer Service (ICS).
