Resilient Indies avoid high closure rates suffered by chains
The UK’s independent retailers have been markedly more resilient during the pandemic than the major chains, new research from LocalContinue Reading
The UK’s independent retailers have been markedly more resilient during the pandemic than the major chains, new research from LocalContinue Reading
Some of the new shopping habits acquired during lockdown are likely to persist well beyond the pandemic, a new UKContinue Reading
US natural food chain Sprouts Farmers Market saw a 15% sales increase during 2020, helping the retailer to nearly doubleContinue Reading
Independent retailers are being urged to lead the way in Covid safe shopping to protect a “fragile” UK retail sector. Continue Reading
Brighton, UK-based ‘supermarket rebels’ HISBE have opened their second store today, on Portland Road, Worthing. Sisters Ruth and Amy AnslowContinue Reading
Independent natural and organic retailers in Spain are being “battered by increasing competition from large retailers”, says a new reportContinue Reading
Conscious consumerism is forecast to hit record highs in the coming year, defying suggestions that shoppers would would sideline ethicalContinue Reading
In February 2020 Elly Obeney opened Contain Yourself, her rather brilliantly named refill store in Southborough, Kent. In common with manyContinue Reading
The price of organic food in supermarkets and major chains is no cheaper than in specialist retailers, according to aContinue Reading
Leading European health food chain Holland & Barrett has revamped a further two of its UK outlets, as part ofContinue Reading