All Specialist Retailers articles – Page 21
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NewsJC Rook & Sons falls into administration with 155 redundancies
Butchers chain JC Rook and Sons has ceased trading after the Omicron surge at the end of 2021 hampered the peak Christmas period.
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NewsHolland & Barrett rolls out ‘inclusive’ new name badges for staff
The new badges will feature information about staff members that is set to improve communication with shoppers
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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
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NewsHolland & Barrett distances itself from Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman
The retailer has also said it was not being affected by sanctions, as businesses face pressure to distance themselves from Russian investors
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NewsCotswold Fayre launches scheme to support suppliers in becoming B Corps
Each B Corp Accelerator programme will run for three months with about eight companies
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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