Make a Christmas Comeback with Speciality Food

We are producing a channel of support and inspiration designed to help retailers and suppliers make the most of the ever-changing environment, help navigate challenges ahead and discover products that will give your store the edge.

You’ll find early articles already being published in our new Christmas Hub - an online resource to help you navigate this unprecedented festive season with help from retail and industry experts. We’ll announce the most relevant content as we publish in Christmas-themed email bulletins.

We’re collaborating with people in the know to pass on invaluable information covering everything from the latest regulations to how to create a safe - and spectacular - experience for your customers, so you can enter the Christmas season with confidence.

We’ll be speaking to trend forecasters to uncover the latest must-stock products; learning how the UK’s top retailers are planning for their destination Christmases; and gleaning insight from across the industry to help you navigate the season successfully.

The September and October print editions will offer comprehensive Christmas coverage. Watch out for in-depth analysis of the trends shaping this festive season; the new shopper tribes to attract to your store; practical advice on maximising online opportunities throughout the Christmas period; and a behind-the-scenes look at how retail icons are mastering the art of destination selling.

We are pleased to be bringing industry-first opportunities to connect supplier and buyer, across print, digital, social and sampling via our new The Gallery section. Producers and suppliers can contact Jess for more information on how to get involved.

We will be creating new valuable content week by week, so keep checking in - and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram to be alerted to the latest updates. If you have an exciting story to share, please contact me.

Holly Shackleton
Editor of Speciality Food