Confectionery & Bakery
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Loyalty Schemes
22 February 2010 Speciality BitesI was slightly surprised to see the headline article on the Speciality Food magazine’s weekly newsletter trumpet: “Indies: Stop Mimicking Loyalty Schemes” -
Trade In The Eurozone
22 February 2010 Speciality BitesI can report that business in the speciality food sector is better than it was this time last year. -
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 -
Farm Retailing Moves Forward
08 February 2010 Speciality BitesI have just come back from the Farm and More 2010 conference (25 - 27th January). There was a record number of delegates and a thriving trade show -
Farma Awards Praise Mix Of Retailers
08 February 2010 Farm ShopFive farm shops, a farmers' market and a pick-your-own were celebrated at the eighth annual FARMA Awards ceremony (January 26th) -
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 -
Encouraging New Ventures
29 January 2010 Farm ShopIt was heartening to see the continuing enthusiasm for opening new farm shops last month -
Supply Chain Issues
29 January 2010 Speciality BitesWe are counting the cost of the terrible weeks since the New Year, along with many other businesses -
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
