Coronavirus
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UK’s online retail sector continues to grow ahead of Christmas
23 September 2020 CoronavirusWe look at how coronavirus trends are still being felt in the lead-up to the festive season, and how independent retailers can capitalise on new habits -
New report by food organisations shows how to thrive in lockdown
22 September 2020 CoronavirusThe Community Farm has released an in-depth collection of 15 articles exploring the effect that the coronavirus pandemic had in and around Bristol, and how the industry can learn from it -
How to adapt your retail strategy to suit new consumer trends
18 September 2020 CoronavirusSociety may slowly and steadily be returning to normal, but some lockdown-inspired consumer habits are here to stay -
British Cheese Awards cancelled for 2020
15 September 2020 CoronavirusThe Royal Bath & West Society has announced the cancellation of this year’s British Cheese Awards due to the ongoing global pandemic -
“Remaining agile is key to overcoming business challenges” says Borough Market MD
07 September 2020 CoronavirusIn his first of a series of exclusive columns for Speciality Food, Darren Henaghan, managing director of Borough Market, explores how food businesses can be sustained during 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 -
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 -
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 -
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… -
Small businesses call for support amid recession
20 August 2020 CoronavirusAlthough economic activity bounced back in June, GDP still remains well below its pre-pandemic level, and small businesses are calling for a “pro-business” Budget to boost their recovery -
As retail sales recover, what does the future hold for the sector?
19 August 2020 CoronavirusDespite signs of a recovery, consumer confidence will remain fragile in the months to come
