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Farm shops looking to re-open their cafe or restaurant may find our help page useful.
Some are slowly easing back to business. Others are holding back and continuing to focus on the retail side of their operation.
There is no right or wrong - and we are here to support you!
We've got some fantastic online #training coming up for farm retailers, including a #merchandising session looking at how store layout affects #turnover and customer experience, with Judy Roberts from Right Product Right Place. Check out our courses today!
https://farmretail.co.uk/online-sessions/
Have your customers been #baking up a storm during lockdown?
Make it even easier for them to get crafty in the kitchen with bake at home #bread and #pizza dough from @SpecialBreads. Just defrost and use - great retail products from the freezer!
#nutfree #sesamefree #vegan
Pick Your Own's are the perfect place to spend a sunny day with the family, and with one way systems and limited numbers of people, #SocialDistancing is not an issue.
Why not pay a visit to your local #PYO this week?
#sunny #strawberries #PYO #family #summer #sunshine
Do you care about good food, sustainable farming & the rural community?
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with @JollyNice_, seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee daily operations across all departments.
#retailjobs #shoplocal #farmshops
https://jollynicefarmshop.com/content/jobs-board-1591798700144x912410289658396700
Loyalty cards are a great way to give back to your customer & build a marketing database.
The #EPOS system from @csyretail offers #plasticfree Loyalty & Gift Cards which are made from wood fibres and are 100% #recyclable. Perfect for the conscientious shopper!
#ecofriendly
Brilliant new #campaign for #markets launching today, get your customers, traders & supporters to join in and tell everyone why their market is important to them...
Great assets for markets to download and use at https://nabma.com/mymarket/
#MyMarket @Nabma_Markets @marketsmatter
Are you considering setting up a farm shop?
Please join us for an informal session where you can hear from retailers who have built their own farm shops, ask any questions and get to know the FRA and @nfum team.
REGISTER NOW:
Setting up a farm shop â where do I start? Is it the right thing for me?
Farm Shops across the UK offer unique shopping experiences and many have diversified further into events like pumpkin festivals and drive through sho...
farmretail.co.uk
"Its like Christmas without the Turkeys"
We ❤️ this graphic of #headlines that really illustrates how farm retailers have stepped up to the plate during #Coronavirus, keeping local customers well stocked and well fed.
Thanks for sharing, @AppetiteM!
#farmshops #shoplocal
Farm shops across the UK have processed an estimated 1.4 million orders for home #delivery or collection since #lockdown began...
...an incredible feat considering many shops didn't have an #onlineretail side to their business just a few weeks ago!
http://www.fruitnet.com/fpj/article/182013/huge-rise-in-farm-shop-sales
Farm retailers.... if you are in need of extra space, temporary units or even pop-up shops, take a look at how our new supplier member @RapidRetail can help. They've got lots of options and solutions to keep #business #booming
https://farmretail.co.uk/supplier_members/rapid-retail-ltd/
Any #farmers and #landworkers looking for ways to sell their produce to the consumer - check out this Q&A from @LandworkersUK - definitely worth attending 👍
How to sell at Farmer's markets - Q & A for Landworkers, Weds 10th June at 7pm. Are you going back? How to stay safe? #KeepMarketsOpen @FARMA_GB @marketsmatter @UKSustain @CSANetwork @OGAgrowers https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/farmers-markets-q-a-session-for-landworkers-tickets-107800929482
Calling all #farmshops - are you looking for a new #snack offering? @DarlingSpuds hand cooked crisps are lovingly made using the finest British potatoes and only natural seasoning, available in Gluten Free, Vegetarian & Vegan options. Special offer for new stockists! Quote #FRA
Lovely jubbly - if its good enough for Del Boy, its good enough for us! 👏👍
“Now, more than ever, it would be great if we could all support our local shops and market traders. Let’s continue this trend for making shopping personal and local."
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11746188/david-jason-back-independent-traders-what-del-boy-would-want/
Tomorrow at 10am we're hosting a sharing session for #farmersmarket managers to get together & discuss plans for re-opening. We'll hear from Cheryl @Londonfarmers who'll tell us how they've been operating safely throughout. Contact jenny@farmretailassociation.co.uk to join us 📩
Piston normally stock farm shops with their range of luxury gins. They've recently created a luxury hand #sanitiser - perfect for #farmshops.
How's that for #diversification?!
#StaySafe #luxury #handhygiene #alcohol #gin
https://www.pistongin.com/
Looking to quickly sanitise retail essentials such as staff aprons, chefs whites and trolleys?
@CreativeRetailS introduce the Criosan, sanitising any bacterial or viral elements in a few minutes.
#hygiene #safety #sanitizer #retail
https://farmretail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CRIOSAN-germ-sanitisation-Creative-Retail-Solutions-FINAL.pdf
Did you miss the live stream? Don't worry!
Watch and listen as @FarmShop_Deli host Richard Fox talks to award winning experts: Butcher Debbie Edge; Deli owner Anthony Johns and Cheesemonger Andy Swinscoe about the impact of Covid-19 on their businesses.
"We have never made such quick decisions on anything -ever!" Follow the link to watch our 'Winning Insights' panel discussion for insights and advice to help businesses through Covid-19 from award winning retailers: http://ow.ly/DhlK30qIQn3 *** STREAMING NOW ***
Who doesn't love a present? 🎁
Giftware offers a huge opportunity for #farmshops. If you've not yet branched into the world of adding #giftware to your product range, check out this #blog from FRA partner @MalcolmScottCon @_AndrewBurton
The time is right to look at diversifying the #farmshop experience. There are a whole host of sales opportunities waiting to be explored as our retail specialist @_AndrewBurton explains....
https://www.malcolmscottcons.co.uk/2020/05/27/diversification/
Calling all #butchers... order before 12noon today to receive your Innovative Food Ingredients order tomorrow, just in time for another busy #bbq weekend! 🥩🔥
#Butchery #ButcherShop #BritishButchers #FarmShop #GreatFlavours #Habanero #Lafiness #ArthurPipkins @SausageMix
We’ve been looking at the weather forecast and it’s likely that most of the UK will see some #sun this coming weekend. 😎
If you place your order by 12noon Mon-Thurs, we’ll guarantee #NEXTDAYDELIVERY - in time for another #NationalBBQWeek weekend! 🔥
#BBQ #Butchers #ShopLocal
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