Category: Farm Shops

Farm Shops - May 15 2025

The 7 key issues farm shop retailers need to tackle

Hannah SimcockHannah Simcock

Earlier this month, the team from The EPOS Bureau were out in force at the Farm Retail Association Conference in Birmingham

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Farm Shops - May 14 2025

Announcing the exciting new E-Loyalty app from The EPOS Bureau

Hannah SimcockHannah Simcock

Now available for your farm shop!

Everyone at The EPOS Bureau is thrilled to announce the launch of our latest development - the E-Loyalty app.

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Farm Shops - April 6 2025

Five reasons we cannot wait for the Farm Shop & Deli Show 2025

Hannah SimcockHannah Simcock

On 7-9 April, The EPOS Bureau team will be heading to the NEC Birmingham for the 2025 Farm Shop & Deli Show – and we simply cannot wait!

The Farm Shop and Deli show is always a highlight of the year, and this edition could be one of the best yet.

Here are our top five reasons why we are all looking forward to getting back to Birmingham.

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Farm Shops - March 5 2025

Five things we’re looking forward to at the FRA Conference next week

Hannah SimcockHannah Simcock

The Farm Retail Association Conference takes place next week, and the team here at The EPOS Bureau is busy making plans to ensure we get the most out of the three days in Birmingham.

Here are the five things we’re most looking forward to – and, if you’re planning on attending, make sure you drop by to say hello.

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Farm Shops - August 24 2020

Retail Marketing Strategies For Tough Times

John StanleyJohn Stanley

Developing unique, memorable marketing strategies in these challenging times is a major issue. In this article, we look at the 5 ways one travel agency approached the problem; consider what lessons we can learn and how we can apply the same thinking to the food retail sector.

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Farm Shops - July 21 2020

What are the new food retail trends?

John StanleyJohn Stanley

If you had mentioned to me six months ago that caper sales would have increased by 34% and pepper sales by 65% in Australia I would have given you a puzzled look. Not anymore! What is going to change next?

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Farm Shops - May 29 2020

Is it time for Farm Shops to diversify?

Andrew BurtonAndrew Burton

With so many 'special days' and events throughout the calendar year, Giftware now presents an ideal opportunity for farm shops to expand into this category.

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Farm Shops - April 9 2020

The Future of Rural Retailing

Andrew BurtonAndrew Burton

With the novel coronavirus having spread far beyond China, it has impacted on retailers around the globe. UK and international companies have had to contend with closing shops, supporting parents’ home-schooling needs, reassuring sick and worried employees and dealing with supply chain disruptions.

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Farm Shops - February 20 2020

Top 10 Ways To Measure Performance In Retail (Part 2)

Edward BerryEdward Berry

In Part #1 we considered the first 5 measures that I feel would genuinely help business owners and managers do a better job. In this feature, we'll complete the circle by looking at 6 through to 10.

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Farm Shops - January 22 2020

Top 10 Ways To Measure Performance In Retail (Part 1)

Edward BerryEdward Berry

Running a successful business in the 21st century involves a heady mix including, financial control and prowess, customer and staff satisfaction and all while making sure your brand carries the right message. In the first of this two-part article, I'll look at tried and tested, actionable, ways for you to get a proper handle on performance across your retail enterprise.

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