Coronavirus
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Local furlough scheme announced amid further business closures
09 October 2020 CoronavirusStarting from 1 November, workers at businesses forced to close their doors will be paid two-thirds of their wages -
Three food entrepreneurs on how they made a success out of lockdown
08 October 2020 CoronavirusHow three food and drink start-ups pivoted their business in the midst of a pandemic -
Retail footfall drops as 10pm curfew hits the sector
06 October 2020 CoronavirusAs footfall drops on the UK’s high streets, small businesses are calling for more support -
How COVID-19’s potential second wave is affecting online shopping
01 October 2020 CoronavirusWith the concerns surrounding another lockdown causing fluctuations in consumer behaviour once again, we examine how independent retailers can prepare themselves online -
What you need to know about the latest Covid rules
30 September 2020 CoronavirusTighter coronavirus restrictions could “decimate” trade in the hospitality sector, council leaders warn -
Retailers see an exciting rise in demand for British food
30 September 2020 CoronavirusIncreasing numbers of consumers are actively seeking out locally produced food, says recent research -
Face mask guidance has changed – here’s what retailers need to know
23 September 2020 CoronavirusPrime Minister Boris Johnson said all retail staff in England will be required to wear face coverings from the 24th September as the Government brings in a raft of stricter measures -
UK’s online retail sector continues to grow ahead of Christmas
23 September 2020 CoronavirusWe look at how coronavirus trends are still being felt in the lead-up to the festive season, and how independent retailers can capitalise on new habits -
New report by food organisations shows how to thrive in lockdown
22 September 2020 CoronavirusThe Community Farm has released an in-depth collection of 15 articles exploring the effect that the coronavirus pandemic had in and around Bristol, and how the industry can learn from it -
How to adapt your retail strategy to suit new consumer trends
18 September 2020 CoronavirusSociety may slowly and steadily be returning to normal, but some lockdown-inspired consumer habits are here to stay -
British Cheese Awards cancelled for 2020
15 September 2020 CoronavirusThe Royal Bath & West Society has announced the cancellation of this year’s British Cheese Awards due to the ongoing global pandemic -
“Remaining agile is key to overcoming business challenges” says Borough Market MD
07 September 2020 CoronavirusIn his first of a series of exclusive columns for Speciality Food, Darren Henaghan, managing director of Borough Market, explores how food businesses can be sustained during the current crisis
