Following the lockdown restrictions first lifting on 12 April 2021, which saw non-essential retail re-opening, along with pub gardens and gyms, then further lifted on 17 May to allow inside dining, the UK is finally starting to feel a little more “normal” again! Although the hospitality sector was hit hard during the last year, the…
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2020 was a year like no other, where the coronavirus pandemic turned the world upside down and everyone had to adapt to a new (and constantly changing) “normal.” As people were locked away inside, brands also had to adapt to the changing world in ways they hadn’t previously anticipated, in particular, they were encouraged to…
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Along with the amazing NHS staff and all the other front-line workers, supermarkets have to be (in my opinion) hailed as one of the unsung superheroes of the last year. No matter how “locked down” we were, our supermarkets were always there to help keep us fed and hydrated. Due to quarantine, isolations and general…
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As we approach the one-year anniversary of first going into lockdown in the UK, many of us are starting to experience 2 years’ worth of celebrations lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, this of course includes our Mums. How has the pandemic affected consumer buying habits and how we feel around Mother’s Day? Well,…
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With the country nearing a year in lockdown, we’re certainly making the best of a bad situation, with many of us turning to our tummies to seek out life’s little pleasures and something to look forward. And the global pandemic has certainly changed our food shopping habits too – perhaps for the long-term… But what…
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I’m sure by now, you have heard of Veganuary! If not, where have you been? Launched in 2014, Veganuary is a registered charity that has supported and inspired MILLIONS of people from around the world to try a vegan diet in January. Making a lifestyle change can be really challenging, especially when you are talking…
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Hands up, I have seen the local Hermes, DPD and Yodel drivers more than I care to admit, since working from home in March… but I do also like to squirrel away money, or much to everyone’s dismay, hold on to gift cards for an eternity, when all I really want is a Dyson Hairydryer…
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2020 has been a year like no other! The coronavirus pandemic has seen us all staying inside for months on end, elbow bumps replace hugs and even panic buying of toilet roll and pasta. With the rule of six applying to groups across the whole country, crowds gathering for sports tournaments, festivals and concerts seem…
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With traditional trick or treating off the agenda for many in the UK this year, Halloween looks set to be all trick and no treat for many Brits. Or at least, Halloween is likely to be very different for those who like to celebrate in spooktacular style! Despite lockdown measures preventing households mixing, there clearly…
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