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Mike Cherry, FSB: SMEs have “rapidly and radically transformed”
17 May 2021 CoronavirusSmall, rural businesses have shown their resilience during the pandemic, and there are opportunities ahead, writes Mike Cherry, national chair of the Federation of Small Businesses -
“Plenty of opportunity for retail” as shopper confidence spikes
14 May 2021 CoronavirusStrong summer sales are on the cards for indie retailers as optimism rises and indoor dining gets the green light -
7 characteristics of the 2021 shopper
11 May 2021 CoronavirusDiscover the latest consumer traits to ensure your food and drink offering is up to scratch -
Consumers prioritise sustainable packaging despite Covid
10 May 2021 CoronavirusNew research finds planet-positive packaging is still important to shoppers amid the pandemic. We look into the food and drink brands making waves in this space and discover how retailers can get involved -
Dozens of new brands join The Great Stock Giveaway
07 May 2021 NewsDon’t miss your chance to win thousands of pounds worth of stock by entering our giveaway -
Hospitality revival won’t dim retail’s growth
06 May 2021 CoronavirusWhile the closure of hospitality establishments boosted food retailers in 2020 and 2021, new data reveals that the sector will continue to grow even as restaurants make a comeback -
March retail snapshot: the trending products boosting sales
30 April 2021 CoronavirusSales at butchers, bakeries and other fine food retailers rose, according to official data, as overall retail sales grew by 5.4% -
Confessions of a (former) deli owner, part 2
30 April 2021 Coronavirus"I’m learning that when you sell your hospitality business, it is not the end. Not by a long shot," writes Tracey Tannenbaum, former deli owner and chef -
Clare Jackson, Slate: “Cheesemongers must continue to innovate”
29 April 2021 CoronavirusWhat will the summer months bring for Britain’s cheesemongers? Clare Jackson of Slate Cheese describes the challenges and opportunities ahead -
Retro foods made a Covid comeback… will it last?
29 April 2021 CoronavirusThe pandemic saw consumers reaching for more nostalgic food products as they sought out familiar childhood favourites. What’s next for this trend? -
Mitch Tonks, Rockfish: “Now is the time to eat British fish”
28 April 2021 BrexitChef, entrepreneur and food writer Mitch Tonks speaks about his mission to change the way consumers experience seafood and fish in the UK -
The Cheese Shop Nottingham: the digital pivoter
28 April 2021 CoronavirusInspirational Cheese Retailers speaks to 'Doctor Cheese' about promoting cheese through video on social media
