All Independents articles – Page 3
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NewsCK Foodstores selling out of date meat and poultry, finds TV show investigation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
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News‘Enforcement squad’ to crack down on underage vaping
The squad will be led by Trading Standards and will share intelligence with regional networks and local authorities
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Analysis & Features10 reasons to visit the Farm Shop & Deli Show
Taking place from Monday 24 April at the NEC, Farm Shop & Deli Show is the UK’s premier trade event for the specialist retail sector
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Comment & OpinionLow traffic neighbourhoods are a death knell for independent stores and cafés
Councils forcing these schemes on residents are ignoring the concerns of traders, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsTurkey production ‘may need rethink’ in light of bird flu crisis
Poultry supplier Copas Turkeys will meet its Christmas obligatgions this year, but at a cost
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Comment & OpinionWhy ‘opting out’ of DRS might not be a slam dunk for smaller stores
The ‘opt out’ option has been hailed as a win for common sense, but in the long run may benefit big out-of-town supermarkets
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NewsCity snapshot: Soaring energy prices push retail SMEs close to collapse
Soaring energy costs are wider inflation are pushing consumer SMEs such as cafes, restaurants and shops to the brink of collapse, the Federation of Small Businesses has warned
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NewsLondon cheesemonger Paxton & Whitfield launches in Ocado
An exclusive range of six cheeses from the London cheesemonger has been made available at Ocado
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NewsOmsco 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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NewsMSC-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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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2022: independent retail chain of the year
Henderson Retail has battled the Northern Ireland Protocol with aplomb
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Analysis & FeaturesHow 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