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Viewpoint: Henry Amar, RH Amar
07 September 2020 NewsAfter 60 years at the business, the experience of Henry Amar, chairman of RH Amar, can shed valuable light on the current crisis -
Five ways food businesses can rebuild after Covid exposed “serious weaknesses”
07 September 2020 CoronavirusCovid-19 has exposed “serious weaknesses” in the UK food system, and experts believe it is not yet equipped to deal with the long-term impacts of the pandemic, a new report reveals -
Post-lockdown trends – and how speciality shops can cash in
04 September 2020 NewsIndependents must stay relevant and cater to new market trends to retain the customers they attracted in lockdown, according to SAC Consulting -
Business confidence rises despite coronavirus uncertainty
03 September 2020 CoronavirusDespite record-low numbers, confidence in the economy and trade post-COVID-19 appear to be improving as business remain cautiously optimistic -
Brexit negotiators reopen the protected food and drink debate
02 September 2020 BrexitThe UK is seeking to weaken speciality food protections under the EU Geographical Indications policy, according to reports from the EU -
John Shepherd, Partridges: “Xmas or Xmiss 2020”
01 September 2020 ChristmasWill there be ‘normal’ December trading for speciality food shops this year? Will it be the traditional cavalry charge towards Christmas Day or a tiptoe through the turmoil? These are questions that have been raised a lot over the past few weeks. It is difficult to… -
Master online selling with an indie twist
28 August 2020 CoronavirusAs consumers continue to shop online, how can you beat supermarkets at their own game while maintaining the attributes you’re known and loved for? -
Welcome to the Independent Era
27 August 2020 CoronavirusTrading is tough, but a wave of support for independently-owned cafés can help your business -
What can independents learn from large retailers this Christmas?
26 August 2020 ChristmasHow to learn from the big brands whilst tapping into consumer trends to create your own formula for success -
Farmers aim to transform food retail sector with Happerley England
25 August 2020 NewsNew project champions British produce whilst empowering consumers to make more informed choices -
Trend Watch: An Appetite for Eggs
25 August 2020 NewsConsumers cracked through millions of them during lockdown, but will the trend continue? Sally-Jayne Wright investigates -
Independent Shopper: Kenny Tutt, Pitch
24 August 2020 CoronavirusI opened Pitch Restaurant in Worthing, Sussex in May 2019 and for me it was vital that we showcased local suppliers of food and drink, as well as work with local small businesses for all of the other key services needed to open and maintain a…
