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The winning formula for Mica member Walkers of Dunoon
For almost 30 years the Walker family has been running a destination DIY and garden store in Dunoon on Scotland’s picturesque Firth of Clyde. Staying relevant – and having an excellent coffee shop – are essential parts of the successful formula.
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Overcoming the competition at White Rose Books Café
Competition from Amazon, electronic books, financial crises, rising overheads – Sue Lake has overcome all these challenges and more in building up White Rose Books Café in Thirsk to be the epitome of a thriving independent bookshop.
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Veganuary business support toolkit
The vegan UK market is worth over £572 million in 2019, finds Mintel and is no doubt set to grow. Here you can find a toolkit which outlines the many ways that your business can get involved and successfully fulfil consumer demand.
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Veganuary business toolkit for cafés and eateries
Inspiration for cafés and eateries to get involved in Veganuary 2020. 28% of Veganuary survey respondents felt eating out was the biggest challenge as a new vegan. Here are a few things you can do instore to promote your vegan selection.
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4 questions every retailer should ask this holiday season
Here are four all-important questions you should ask yourself when evaluating your holiday strategies.
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Black Friday downloadable signage for independent retailers
Each year Black Friday becomes more and more of an official annual celebration for your consumers. Be prepared for your expectant customers!
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Member Magazine: August - October 2020
This edition of the Bira membership magazine recognises the utter determination so many of you have shown, not only to keep your businesses afloat but also drive them forward during a period of such uncertainty.
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CEO Alan Hawkins wants you to calculate the real cost of discounting
As we approach Black Friday, CEO Alan Hawkins wants you to keep hold.
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Discounts cost you more than you think – and won’t win you loyal customers
As tough trading and the imminent festival of price-cutting that is Black Friday approaches, bira members are being urged to think carefully about the real consequences of embarking on the discounting route.
“Turnover is vanity. Profit is sanity”
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