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Stuart Reddish, NFRN: “Every day I am inspired by independent retailers”
21 July 2021 CoronavirusFor Stuart Reddish, national president of the Federation of Independent Retailers, his work is a matter of personal pride -
The future of the high street is bright – here’s why
20 July 2021 CoronavirusReimagining our towns with small businesses at the centre offers a new way forward, says Michelle Ovens CBE, founder of Small Business Britain and director of Small Business Saturday UK -
Record-breaking number of consumers want to buy British food
16 July 2021 CoronavirusThe Farmer Favourability Survey also revealed that consumer support for food standards remains strong -
National Food Strategy: how the food industry reacted
15 July 2021 NewsFood and farming are at the centre of Henry Dimbleby’s brand new report. What do industry leaders make of the recommendations? -
Food shortage threat remains as labour issues bite
13 July 2021 BrexitA shortfall of HGV drivers and growers could affect food supplies and prices across the industry despite government action -
How fine food retailers are capitalising on sporting events
12 July 2021 NewsBy making a few simple changes to in-store displays and social media marketing, indies can boost their sales during big sporting tournaments -
Catering for the new scratch cookers
09 July 2021 CoronavirusScratch cooking is one of lockdown’s most valuable legacies for indies. Ellen Manning explores how to maintain its momentum -
Why Brexit’s legacy on food and drink will outlast Covid-19
09 July 2021 BrexitWhile the pandemic’s impact on the food sector is beginning to fade, Brexit’s effects are just beginning to be felt, argues Mark Lynch, partner at Oghma Partners -
Why we should be proud of the cheese industry’s response to Covid
09 July 2021 Cheese TalkCatherine Mead, chair of Specialist Cheesemakers Association and owner and director of Lynher Dairies, on the innovation and energy small cheese producers and retailers displayed over the pandemic -
Retail sector voices mixed reactions to new Covid rules
07 July 2021 CoronavirusWhile some have welcomed lifting restrictions on masks and social distancing, others warn it could contribute to growing abuse against retailers or damage consumer confidence -
The power of local during Covid-19
06 July 2021 CoronavirusFine food shop openings are rising as demand for local food and drink remains strong – and these businesses will play a key role in the Covid recovery -
6 food trends to stock for summer 2021
05 July 2021 CoronavirusWith staycations and garden gatherings ready to take Brits by storm this summer, we look into the food products that are set to fly off the shelves
