All Independents articles – Page 2
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Events & AwardsFinalists of the Convenience Awards 2024 revealed
The Convenience Awards 2024 will take place on Thursday 21 March 2024 at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester
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NewsDukesHill teams up with Michelin-starred restaurant Gymkhana for new meal kits
The new range will see DukesHill high-welfare meats paired with Gymkhana sauces and marinades
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Comment & OpinionThe fuel price dilemma: unpacking the pressures on petrol retailers
It’s a frustrating case of déjà vu for petrol retailers, particularly the independents, who have again been accused of failing to pass on reduced fuel prices to drivers
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Comment & OpinionFarm shops and farmers’ markets have a role to play in improving diets
Farm Retail Association chair Emma Mosey on how farm shops and farmers’ markets may help wean Brits off ultra-processed foods
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Analysis & FeaturesTout’s: the forecourt retailer with the ‘heart of an independent’
Tout’s three forecourt convenience stores – full of local produce and eye-catching merchandising – earned it the Independent Retail Chain of the Year award at the Grocer Golds 2023
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NewsCompanies linked to Freshways hit with DVSA roadworthiness fines
The regulator said some vehicles were operating with known and dangerous defects
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NewsCrawshaws successor Sterling Meat Co plans two new stores after strong 2022
Sterling hailed its ‘winning’ everyday low prices strategy as a key factor of ’more customers migrating’ towards the retailer
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NewsSalad chain Kaleido Rolls launches Pret ‘disloyalty’ scheme
The chain will give Club Pret members a free salad roll as part of the campaign
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NewsThe Black Farmer plans first farm shop opening in Brixton
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones told The Grocer he planned to open the 5,000 sq ft store on 14 November
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NewsEversfield Organic swoops for Coombe Farm Organic to boost online meat offering
Organic grocery retailer Eversfield Organic has acquired Coombe Farm Organic in a move that will double the group’s online butchery business
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat will the CMA’s ‘fuel finder’ mean for independent forecourts?
The new scheme is expected to make prices more competitive
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NewsCK Foodstores selling out of date meat and poultry, finds TV show investigation
The retailer had sold or displayed almost 50 items past their use-by date over the course of a year, the investigation claimed
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NewsWhat it takes to win at the Grocer Gold Awards
Winners of our Grocer Gold Awards discuss the challenges faced on the way to picking up a trophy
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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2023: Independent retail chain of the year
Tout’s: ‘a small retailer that acts big but with the heart of an independent’
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NewsButchers’ shops buck economic downturn to grow businesses
A survey by membership body National Craft Butchers revealed the majority of butchers had grown their businesses last year
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Sam’s Larder’s Sam Harrison on saunas, pinot noir and Come On Eileen
‘I think people think owning restaurants and food stores is very glamorous – in truth it’s often very far from that’
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NewsHancocks owner Innovative Bites acquired by private equity firm
Innovative Bites said the deal would strengthen its position in the UK confectionery and snacks sector while pushing expansion
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NewsThe Cheshire Cheese Co unveils new logo, design and website
A new logo, packaging and website will officially launch next month
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NewsFirst Milk expands Golden Hooves regenerative dairy brand with premium cheddar
The NPD will be available via the brand’s network of on-farm vending machines alongside independent retailers
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NewsVape flavour and display bans being considered by government
Industry input sought on how the appearance and characteristics of vapes, and their marketing and promotion, may attract children