All Independents articles – Page 3
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News
Omsco launches first branded range of organic cheeses
The new Grass Roots Dairy Co range will begin being stocked in specialist cheesemongers, delis, independent retailers and farm shops from later this month
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MSC-approved octopus becomes available in UK market for first time
The Old Fisherman’s Octopus is sustainably harvested from the Cantabrian Sea, and is fibrous, with a dark colour
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Grocer Gold Awards 2022: independent retail chain of the year
Henderson Retail has battled the Northern Ireland Protocol with aplomb
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Analysis and Features
How principles led McCaskie Butchers to turn down supermarket riches
From the start almost 90 years ago, a core value has been supplying the finest meat and meat products
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Independent grocer Gladwell’s to open in Camberwell with London suppliers
The high-end store will feature a deli offering coffee, pastries and sandwiches such as salt beef bagels and spiced aubergine focaccia
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Festive turkey sales down but indies and DTC sellers benefit
Sales of turkey through butchers and DTC channels boomed over Christmas 2021 as shoppers looked to buy early
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Bira launches consumer shopping site for independent retailers
Hundreds of Bira members, including health food stores, pet stores and cafés, have already signed up to the platform
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Analysis and Features
Are farm shops making the most of EPoS systems?
The right system can improve record keeping, stock flow and marketing activity – and even manage allergen labelling
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Analysis and Features
Could Camelot finally be toppled as the National Lottery operator?
Camelot has run the National Lottery since its launch. With the licence up for renewal, it’s looking like a four-horse race for the fourth licence – and potentially the most open ever. Could there be changes ahead?
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Jempson’s reports ‘outstanding’ increase in turnover and profit
Jempson’s launched a home delivery service for groceries, which racked up £1m of sales in the 2020 calendar year
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Parson’s Nose considers national meat delivery service
The retailer, which runs shops in Fulham, Putney and South Kensington, currently offers same-day delivery to postcodes in south west and west London
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Independent supermarket Jempson’s launches chilled ready meals range
It has been developed by Jempson’s chefs, who are currently unable to work in its cafés and restaurants due to lockdown
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Comment and Opinion
What supermarkets can learn from farmers’ markets in selling a food experience
In their quest for efficiency, UK supermarkets have neglected the primary and sensory aspects of food, says Nathan Watts, creative director of Interstore
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News
Media Bites 11 November: Amazon, Sunday trading, Premier Foods
Amazon has been charged by the European commission with using the sales data of independent retailers selling through its site to illegally gain an advantage in the European marketplace
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Eat 17 launches first store in partnership with Just Eat
Eat17 already uses Deliveroo as its main platform
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Analysis and Features
From zero to hero: How a closed unit transformed into a 24/7 community hub during lockdown
Speaking at The Convenience Conference, Nisa retailer Tabrez Hussain tells Lumina Intelligence’s Ed Sibley how his Coldharbour Lane store quickly established itself as an essential resource for the local area
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Wholesalers push for HMRC rule change as tobacco sales spike
Purchasing restrictions, known as forestalling, took effect the week of 1 September
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Analysis and Features
How convenience stores can hold on to customers post-lockdown
Local c-stores have enjoyed a boost during the coronavirus. As lockdown eases, how can they make sure they retain those customers?
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News
Payzone sees 2,300 retailer sign-ups in past six months
Owned by the Post Office since 2018, Payzone now has terminals in 24,000 locations