Fears over Christmas sales as Britons predicted to cut spending

Four in 10 Britons are likely to spend less on food this year than last Christmas

How we’re getting ready for Christmas

Daniel Williams, Project Manager, Godfrey C. Williams & Son, Sandbach, Cheshire Catalogues from big wholesalers started coming through to Godfrey C. Williams & Sons in Sanbach as early as March, so the family-run business had sent off orders by May Bank holiday. “For the smaller, local companies selling local cheese and meats, we’ll go closer … Read more

Fuel prices starting to impact indie retailers’ sales patterns

Report prompts indie hygiene fear

The results of a UK-wide investigation into food businesses’ compliance with hygiene regulations has prompted debate about how well the independent retail sector follows best practice. Consumer watchdog Which? found one in five high- or medium-risk food establishments – including restaurants, takeaways and retail outlets – were failing to meet requirements across the country. Food … Read more