Finance
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Four ways consumer shopping behaviour has changed in the cost-of-living crisis
29 June 2022 Food & DrinkFrom soaring energy prices and rocketing fuel costs to food inflation constantly edging up, UK shoppers are feeling the pinch. How have their shopping habits changed? -
The winners of the Great Stock Giveaway 2022 revealed
27 June 2022 NewsFive retailers have won thousands of pounds worth of free stock as The Great Stock Giveaway, an initiative from Speciality Food, concluded this month -
How plans to introduce imperial measurements could affect indie retail
07 June 2022 BrexitAn introduction of imperial measurements could be on its way as the British government harnesses Jubilee nostalgia – but what does this mean for indies? -
Bricks and mortar shops pay eight times more in business rates than online retailers
31 May 2022 NewsA new report has revealed that online retailers are required to pay just a fraction of the business rates charged to traditional physical shops -
Possible bottle shortages threaten indies as glass prices skyrocket
31 May 2022 NewsGlass prices are at an all-time high, with smaller producers being left in the cold when it comes to sourcing bottles -
Inflation hits 9% in the UK, the highest rate in over 40 years
18 May 2022 NewsRising inflation rates hit 9% this month, with food and non-alcoholic drinks prices rising by 6.7% -
British government delays import checks for the fourth time since Brexit
13 May 2022 BrexitThe UK Government has announced a fourth delay to the introduction of new checks and requirements for imports from the European Union -
Queen’s speech falls short for independent retailers
11 May 2022 NewsThe Queen’s annual speech ahead of the new parliamentary year has left some small businesses feeling underwhelmed -
How a cut in business rates could help independents mitigate rising costs
09 May 2022 NewsWith inflation at its highest level in 30 years, retailers are demanding a permanent cut to business rates to help them absorb rising costs and invest in staffing -
Environment secretary tells consumers to shop ‘value brands’ in response to inflation hike
06 May 2022 NewsEnvironment Secretary George Eustice has been criticised for his ‘out of touch’ comments suggesting struggling families should buy value products to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, but what effect could this advice have on independent fine food retailers? -
Is the UK ready to become a cashless society?
05 May 2022 NewsDigital payments seem to be more desirable in both the eyes of businesses and consumers over the last couple of years, but with the rise in the cost of living, more people are now relying on cash to help them budget -
Will rising costs push consumers towards independent retail?
14 April 2022 NewsRising fuel, food and energy costs are disrupting the entire country, leading to another big squeeze. Will this help or hinder indies?
