Coronavirus
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Zero-waste movement continues to expand despite Covid
05 August 2020 CoronavirusThe coronavirus pandemic has not stopped the growth of sustainable packaging options -
Government set to scrutinise hygiene measures, according to new report
05 August 2020 CoronavirusThe House of Lords has admitted that current regulations around wearing face masks comes with potential challenges and will be carefully monitored -
Hygiene and safety key to consumer confidence in foodservice industry
04 August 2020 CoronavirusAs the hospitality sector opens up again, we look at how consumers have responded to reopenings, and what businesses are doing to gain their confidence -
Sue Nelson: “Small gains can go a long way”
04 August 2020 CoronavirusAs we all know, enforced social distancing has drastically changed everything about our old shopping habits and behaviours. -
As masks become mandatory, retailers report few issues but footfall dips
31 July 2020 CoronavirusFootfall dropped over the weekend, but experts say there isn’t “conclusive evidence” regarding the impact of the latest face mask rules -
Monitoring costs and customer safety key to retail success in Autumn, says report
31 July 2020 Coronavirus“Pent up demand” is helping the UK’s retail industry recover from an all-time low in Q2 2020 -
Changes to loan scheme offer relief for SMEs
30 July 2020 CoronavirusThe government-backed CBILS Covid-19 loan scheme is now accessible to more businesses amid EU state aid rule adjustments -
How farm shops can cash in on the meal box delivery trend
30 July 2020 CoronavirusMany independents are recognising the opportunity offered by direct-to-consumer business models because of Covid-19 -
Nostalgic food and drink made a comeback during lockdown
29 July 2020 CoronavirusTraditional favourites such as packet desserts, tinned meat and classic pub meals proved popular throughout the UK’s lockdown, a new report found -
Scotland encourages local shopping with new campaign
29 July 2020 CoronavirusThe Scotland Loves Local drive has launched to urge Scots to ‘think local first’ and support independent shops amid the coronavirus crisis -
Opportunity for independents as supermarket loyalty falters
28 July 2020 CoronavirusA majority of consumers say they’ll switch from their regular supermarket if safety measures aren’t up to scratch, according to a new poll -
What it takes to open during a pandemic
27 July 2020 CoronavirusDealing with the effects of Covid-19 has been a challenge for many businesses, and while some shops and cafés have been forced to close there are those that have taken the plunge and opened up during these tough times. Two businesses tell us what it takes…
