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“Spring Report 2018”
01 June 2018 Expert Eye"It was the winter of our discount eggs” would be an apt description of spring and Easter this year. (My sincerest apologies to the Bard by the way) -
“Pay gaps”
14 May 2018 Speciality BitesThe Sunday Times Rich List was published yesterday with an unknown man at the top of it – Jim Ratcliffe, a joiner’s son, who has made his money from chemicals and fracking. -
The Independent Shopper: Tart London
01 May 2018 NewsLucy Carr-Ellison and Jemima Jones, the duo behind Tart London, tell us about their local shops and how they inspire the creation of their recipes -
The Interview: Minette Batters
23 April 2018 BrexitThe newly elected president of the NFU talks policy, food chains and how to help -
“We’re saying ‘we’re unable to fulfil this’ a lot less often”
20 April 2018 OpinionAs a butchery renowned throughout the UK – let alone its Yorkshire home – it would be easy for David Lishman of Lishman’s to rest on his laurels. After all, if it’s not broke don’t fix it, right? Instead, he has invested in catering to growing… -
CHEF TALK: Ken Hom
09 April 2018 RetailStocking a range of Asian-inspired foods is a great way to spice up your customers' zest for adventurous flavours. We speak to renowned chef, Ken Hom, to find out more -
The Independent Shopper: Michael Wignall
06 April 2018 IndustryThe Michelin-starred head chef at Gidleigh Park, tells us about his relationship with his local independent shops -
“Refurb – a leap of faith”
16 March 2018 Expert EyeThe importance of being furbished has nothing to do with one of Oscar Wilde’s great works, although retailing has often been described as pure theatre. Rather it relates to the general desire at this time of the year to improve and spruce up the look of… -
The Interview: Jane Milton
16 March 2018 The InterviewA passion for food and a knack for making things better are behind Jane Milton’s illustrious career -
The Independent Shopper: Gordon Stott
14 March 2018 IndustryGordon Stott, Pub Chef of the Year 2017 and landlord of The Sun Inn, on his admiration for quality produce and getting to know his local retailers and suppliers -
The Independent Shopper: Jérôme Henry
15 February 2018 IndustryJérôme Henry, the renowned French chef behind Edinburgh’s newly opened Le Roi Fou, tells us about his favourite independent shops and suppliers