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Retailers Welcome Landlord Plan
25 July 2008 NewsCommercial landlords have backed a campaign by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to offer retailers a helping hand during the economic downturn. -
Retailers Urged To Source The Best
22 July 2008 NewsWant some inspiration about what's hot and what's not? Then visit Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2008 -
Farm Shop Thinks Up Smart Way To Survive
22 July 2008 NewsThe economy is suffering a downturn and fuel prices are higher than ever, so it's no surprise that local, seasonal food is the cheapest option for cash-strapped consumers. Now, one farm shop down in Cornwall has thought up an ingenious way to give its customers tasty… -
Give Your Brand A Boost With Free Advice
21 July 2008 NewsSimmer design is offering a free Brand and Packaging Design Review for the months of August and September, perfect for any delis wishing to revamp their identity in the summer months. -
Could A Box Scheme Increase Your Profits?
18 July 2008 NewsAccording to the Soil Association, vegetable box schemes are now big business and starting your own could be a lucrative road to increased profits and customer loyalty. -
Retailers Digest Somerfield Buy-out
16 July 2008 NewsThe Co-operative Group has announced a deal, which will see it acquire Somerfield for £1.56bn on a cash-free, debt-free basis. -
Food And Drink Sales Remain Strong
16 July 2008 NewsAlthough UK retail like-for-like sales values fell by 0.4% last month compared to June 2007, food and drink has once again shown its strength and proved the only sector to experience significant growth. -
Record Entries At Nantwich Prove Cheese Industry Is Buoyant
15 July 2008 NewsCompetition is set to be the fiercest yet at Nantwich International Cheese Show, with a record 2,652 entries in the 160 classes, providing buyers with a whole new list of exciting varieties and making the show a must-visit. -
Are Cheaper Cuts The Answer To Money Worries?
15 July 2008 NewsNew figures from Waitrose show that consumers are opting for cheaper cuts of meat in an effort to save money on the weekly shop, giving independent retailers an opportunity to push lesser-known meats. -
New Categories In Taste Of The West Awards
14 July 2008 NewsEntries for the prestigious Taste of the West Awards 2008 are now open, with the region’s finest food and drink producers, retailers, restaurateurs, guest houses and pubs set to compete for the coveted awards. -
Make Your Business Recession Proof
14 July 2008 Retail"The ‘Recession diet’ is a trading down across the whole market and applies to all products and people," explains Rob Ward, fresh from a five-week trip to America where he saw this new phenomenon in action. "High value lines or services that lack either necessity or…
