All Specialist Retailers articles – Page 8
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NewsHotel Chocolat to relaunch free sampling in shops after Covid cancellation
Hotel Chocolat stopped offering free samples to customers during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Range PreviewDippy eggs and expressionist slabs: Harvey Nichols Easter range 2023
The launch of the new Harvey Nichols Easter range features geometric, playful treats
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NewsOcado extends Tesco price match in response to cost of living crisis
The price promotion is an extension of the Ocado’s long-standing Low Price Promise
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ReportsPicard shows Brits the way forward on frozen food
French brands are deigning to show Brits how it’s done via some gastronomic delights in the frozen aisle
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NewsAbel & Cole adds Foundation Earth eco-label to entire range
It claims to be the first supermarket to commit an entire range of products to the Foundation Earth label
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy From Our Farm chose biltong to build its brand
In its couple of years of trading, From Our Farm sold biltong at food festivals while approaching local farm shops, delicatessens, pubs and other hospitality venues. Today, the bulk of sales is through wholesalers and DTC
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Analysis and FeaturesUK Food & Drink Shows schedule: the essential panels, interviews and presentations
April’s 24th to 26th event is a must-attend for gathering valuable industry knowledge
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NewsCumbrian sourdough specialist named Britain’s best artisanal bakery
Industry experts select a ‘bakers’ dozen’ of the 13 top artisan businesses across the country
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NewsThe Deli Society adds AI to match shoppers with products
Consumers complete a ‘palate quiz’ to help the website match them with food and drink they will enjoy
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Comment and OpinionHolland & Barrett’s DNA testing trial signals its wellness ambitions
The trial with DnaNudge at its Marble Arch store could lead to a wider rollout
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NewsHolland & Barrett to trial in-store DNA testing to nudge customer choices
Holland & Barrett has partnered with DnaNudge for the limited trial
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NewsThe Collective secures new Planet Organic listing for plant-based offering
The brand’s gourmet pots in both big and small formats and its Suckies yoghurt pouches for children will be available in 13 Planet Organic stores from March
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NewsHolland & Barrett trains store staff as gut health advisors
The health and wellness retailer will also offer customers free one-to-one consultations through a newly created online hub
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Analysis and FeaturesRaye: the pop-up grocer that aims to help brands get wider listings
Nicole Compen founded pop-up store-cum-consultancy Raye to act as display space for emerging brands
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NewsHotel Chocolat’s new stores will focus on destination retail outlets
The chocolatier plans to add 50 stores over the next three years
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Analysis and FeaturesHow a marketing expert couple created Beckford’s award-winning rum
Beckford’s is an offshoot of Zen Experiential, the Bath experiential marketing agency run by a husband and wife team
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat does it mean to win a Farm Shop & Deli Product Award?
With entries open for the 2023 awards, we look at some of the winners of last year’s event
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NewsGuild of Fine Food launches Great Taste Bursary for startups
The bursary is aimed at ‘micro producers’ with a turnover of less than £100k
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Analysis and FeaturesHow independent grocery store Basil & Tom’s is helping rejuvenate local trade in Acton
In the four years since it opened, the shop has become an important part of the west London community
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NewsCook delivers record-breaking Christmas sales figures a year on from cyber-attack
Like-for-like retail sales, including local delivery and click & collect across its 94-shop estate, were up 22% from £12.6m in 2021 to £15.7m