Specialist retailers – Page 14
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NewsBooming farm shop market worth £1.4bn, finds major study
64% of farm shops are expecting year-on-year sales to increase in 2022
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NewsReal Drinks buys distributor Beer Britannia for undisclosed sum
The acquisition would “complement the core product expertise” of Real Drinks
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NewsFortnum & Mason trialling rapid delivery service in London
The upscale retailer is now delivering select products to addresses located within six miles of its Piccadilly store in up to two hours
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Analysis & FeaturesTeals: the African-influenced food store disrupting roadside services on the A303
Ash and Nick Sinfield are hoping to disrupt the farm shop and roadside services categories with their hybrid food operation
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NewsThe Very Inc plans massive dining and retail complex in Manchester factory
Development of 200,000 sq ft Diecast Presbar factory site would include retail, dining-out and live entertainment
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NewsEco-friendly ready meal business The Transformation Chef seeks funding
The Transformation Chef produces a range of over 30 “premium restaurant standard” ready meals,
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Show launches product awards scheme
The Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards will showcase quality products sold in farm shops, delis and specialist food retailers
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NewsBRC warns inflation will force consumers to cut back on spending
The comments came after NielsenIQ data showed total supermarkets fell 2.9% in the four weeks to 29 January
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Analysis & FeaturesBodnant Welsh Food: Meeting the needs of locals and tourists
The Reynolds’ family farm shop was last year the Welsh regional winner in the Farm Shop & Deli Show Retailer Awards
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NewsIndependent 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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Analysis & FeaturesWhat do the latest customs rules changes mean for farm shops and delis?
The change has prompted fears of increased costs, disruption and some EU food producers giving up on supplying into Britain
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NewsHolland & Barrett to expand into Greece, Romania and Bulgaria
The health & wellness retailer has struck a deal with one of the leading retail and consumer goods businesses in the region, Fourlis Group
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NewsFortnum & Mason sees online growth drive Christmas sales
Fortnum & Mason also recruited over 700 additional staff over the festive period to support the surge in online demand
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Show Retailer Awards 2022 open for entry
This year will recognise businesses undertaking sustainable initiatives
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NewsBooths sees 6.5% sales growth over Christmas trading period
COO Nigel Murray said he was “delighted” to report growth on growth figures for a third consecutive year
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Seep is bringing premium, plastic-free innovation to household cleaning
Spotting a gap in the market for a sustainable brand, a former Selfridges exec is looking to shake up the household accessories category
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Analysis & FeaturesCrimple, Harrogate: how a garden centre blossomed into a food hall
A £4m investment has transformed the Crimple garden centre into a foodie destination
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NewsNew loyalty e-wallet app Swapi allows shoppers to redeem expired points
Users can redeem their expired loyalty points and trade them for the in-app currency, ’Swapi points’
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NewsFarm shops set for bumper Christmas as survey reveals high shopper satisfaction
High standards of produce and friendly service are among the top reasons for visiting farm shops, according to new survey
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NewsBooths posts profits for the first time since 2015 due to Covid demand surge
The upmarket supermarket chain is back in the black after shopper demand increased during the series of lockdowns