Christmas
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Here’s what drinks to stock for Christmas 2020
28 September 2020 ChristmasThis Christmas may look different to those that have gone before, but the right drinks selection can make it an occasion to remember -
Behind the curtain of Fortnum & Mason’s festive windows
25 September 2020 ChristmasZia Zareem-Slade, customer experience director at Fortnum & Mason, explains the role festive windows have to play at the iconic retailer -
How to create the ultimate Christmas cheeseboard
18 September 2020 ChristmasClare Jackson, owner of Suffolk's Slate Cheese, shares her must-stocks for the very best festive cheese feast -
Edward Berry, The Flying Fork: “We need to make sure customers stay”
16 September 2020 ChristmasSo you’ve worked hard throughout the pandemic to build up a loyal customer base. But as Christmas rolls around and people perhaps consider heading back to the multiples, how can you keep these customers coming back for more? -
John Shepherd, Partridges: “Xmas or Xmiss 2020”
01 September 2020 ChristmasWill there be ‘normal’ December trading for speciality food shops this year? Will it be the traditional cavalry charge towards Christmas Day or a tiptoe through the turmoil? These are questions that have been raised a lot over the past few weeks. It is difficult to… -
What can independents learn from large retailers this Christmas?
26 August 2020 ChristmasHow to learn from the big brands whilst tapping into consumer trends to create your own formula for success -
Who are the key Christmas 2020 shoppers?
24 August 2020 ChristmasKnowing your customer is essential if you’re going to hook them into your shop – and this year, Covid-19 has thrown a curveball for retailers -
“Indulgence, reassurance and convenience will be key this Christmas” says Booths
21 August 2020 ChristmasLike all food retailers, Booths is facing a unique and challenging set of circumstances this quarter, but remaining loyal to its core principles will stand it in good stead -
Three ways to maximise orders this Christmas
10 August 2020 ChristmasGet ready for the festive season by encouraging early orders, prepping staff and providing a quality service -
How to reduce food waste over the festive season (and why you should)
06 August 2020 ChristmasIncorporate some waste-saving tips to ensure that this Christmas is more sustainable than ever -
Why retailers should tap into the vegan trend this Christmas
04 August 2020 ChristmasThe growing demand for plant-based products offers various opportunities for independent retailers -
Make a Christmas Comeback with Speciality Food
30 July 2020 ChristmasWith the fine food industry preparing for arguably the most important and unusual Christmas any of us have experienced, Speciality Food is here to help
