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Business confidence rises despite coronavirus uncertainty
03 September 2020 CoronavirusDespite record-low numbers, confidence in the economy and trade post-COVID-19 appear to be improving as business remain cautiously optimistic -
Master online selling with an indie twist
28 August 2020 CoronavirusAs consumers continue to shop online, how can you beat supermarkets at their own game while maintaining the attributes you’re known and loved for? -
Welcome to the Independent Era
27 August 2020 CoronavirusTrading is tough, but a wave of support for independently-owned cafés can help your business -
Independent Shopper: Kenny Tutt, Pitch
24 August 2020 CoronavirusI opened Pitch Restaurant in Worthing, Sussex in May 2019 and for me it was vital that we showcased local suppliers of food and drink, as well as work with local small businesses for all of the other key services needed to open and maintain a… -
Small businesses call for support amid recession
20 August 2020 CoronavirusAlthough economic activity bounced back in June, GDP still remains well below its pre-pandemic level, and small businesses are calling for a “pro-business” Budget to boost their recovery -
As retail sales recover, what does the future hold for the sector?
19 August 2020 CoronavirusDespite signs of a recovery, consumer confidence will remain fragile in the months to come -
Food start-up uses pandemic to strengthen brand identity
17 August 2020 CoronavirusOLLY’S saw the coronavirus as an opportunity to transition to a healthy snack brand and increase its online presence -
How artisan producers are making local shopping accessible
17 August 2020 CoronavirusWye Valley Producers’ online platform allows customers to easily shop a range of products from different local suppliers -
Food bank donation service Bankuet wins Speciality Food’s Covid innovation competition
14 August 2020 CoronavirusThe start-up aims to make it easier for food banks to receive donations and the supplies they need, while ensuring lower prices and zero waste -
Local lockdowns create regional disparities in shopper confidence
13 August 2020 CoronavirusShopper confidence has decreased significantly in the North of England where local lockdown restrictions have been put in place, research by IGD shows -
Covid-19 does not spell the end of bricks and mortar
13 August 2020 CoronavirusWhile online shopping has gained traction during the pandemic, researchers say we won’t see a permanent shift away from in-store shopping -
Shop Local campaigns are helping small businesses get back up and running
13 August 2020 CoronavirusThe Government’s Shop Local Week and other community-focused campaigns are encouraging shoppers to hit their high streets
