Christmas
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4 ways to lower stress for staff over Christmas
20 October 2023 ChristmasKeeping your staff happy could be the key to a successful festive trading period. Find out how to lower their stress this Christmas -
How a revamped store layout can entice customers this Christmas
17 October 2023 ChristmasWant to head into this Christmas season with a freshly designed shop floor? Judy Roberts of Right Product Right Place shares her expertise -
How to maximise your window display to attract a new audience this Christmas
16 October 2023 ChristmasIt’s the most competitive time of the year, so how can you utilise your shop front to entice customers through the door? -
The Christmas puddings and cakes to stock in 2023
26 September 2023 ChristmasChristmas puddings and cakes are part and parcel of the festivities, but what should retailers be putting on their shelves in this category this year? -
Christmas 2023: Our guide to stocking cheese
24 September 2023 ChristmasAny deli owner or cheesemonger knows, Christmas is a key time to clinch sales, as customers seek out the finer things in life. But what should be taking pride of place in the counter this season? -
Chutneys and pickles: What to stock for Christmas 2023
24 September 2023 ChristmasPickles and preserves are an essential part of the festive table, bringing out the best in artisan cheese, charcuterie and cold cuts. Industry insiders share their tips for stocking in 2023 -
The drinks retail should be investing in for Christmas 2023
29 August 2023 ChristmasYou might have your cheese, charcuterie and crackers on order for Christmas, but what about the holes left on your drinks shelves by those long-gone summer beers and spritzes? Now's the time to get into the festive spirit -
How to prepare for Christmas in fine food retail
08 August 2023 ChristmasFine food stores need to put in the groundwork now for a successful festive season -
How to plan Christmas merchandising in retail
24 July 2023 ChristmasNow’s the time to consider your festive displays and packaging. Speciality Food speaks to the experts to help you get started -
2022: Looking back at a year in fine food
25 January 2023 BrexitSpeciality Food reflects on how the food and drink sector adapted to political uncertainty, a cost-of-living crisis and post-Brexit recovery last year -
Five ways to make the most of the party season opportunity
15 December 2022 ChristmasParties are the epitome of the festive season and the New Year, and offer plenty of opportunity to make extra sales -
Consumer confidence drops in time for Christmas as SMEs battle rising inflation
02 December 2022 ChristmasAs independent retailers head into the biggest trading period of the year, consumers are worried about costs and spending less as a result