Masterclasses
What to do, and how to do it
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How to use your USP as an indie retailer
10 March 2023 DelicatessenYour unique selling proposition is what makes your business stand out from the crowd. Position it right and you’ll not only super-charge sales, but also strengthen customer loyalty -
Deciding whether to refurb your store this year?
09 March 2023 DelicatessenRefurbishment can be a costly venture, we speak to two store owners about what considerations are involved -
5 simple ways to boost your social media presence with Mark Smith, Double Up Social
02 March 2023 DelicatessenMark Smith, social media strategist and content producer at Double Up Social shares five quick wins for indie retailers -
Is it time to refresh your store?
27 February 2023 DelicatessenThe quieter months can be an opportunity to revamp your premises, but it’s vital to do it smartly says Ellen Manning -
How to grow your customer base in 2023
21 February 2023 DelicatessenFind out how to build a bigger customer base and boost their loyalty this year -
How to go social in fine food retail
16 February 2023 DelicatessenThere’s never been a better time to up your online game. Find out how and why to take your fine food business online in 2023 -
Exploring food fraud in the ‘new normal’
26 January 2023 MasterclassesDarren Rigden Partner, head of food and beverage at Crowe, shares how food fraud affects the food industry post-pandemic and the technological solutions -
How retailers can beat the January blues
18 January 2023 DelicatessenUK retailers are bracing themselves for a difficult few months as the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact consumers’ spending. David Brown, founder of social enterprise, Hi Group, explains how financing payroll can boost business confidence -
How to promote sales on Burns Night with Rory Mellis, I.J. Mellis
17 January 2023 NewsNot sure how to do Burns Night right at your independent store? Rory Mellis, director of I.J. Mellis, shares his top tips -
Upselling Christmas chutneys with Mark Kacary, The Norfolk Deli
11 October 2022 ChristmasMark Kacary, managing director at Norfolk Deli shares five top tips for upselling Christmas chutneys and pickles -
How to champion local this party season
11 October 2022 ChristmasFind out why focusing on local could be the key to success this party season, and how to upsell your regional specialities -
Growing your local online audience
22 September 2022 DelicatessenSamantha Priestley explores how indies can grow their digital reach without sacrificing their local USP