Wednesday 6th November 2019
Central London
Wednesday 6th November 2019
Central London
Following on from 2018’s conference, Living Locally, this year the Asian Trader Conference will build on the idea of Convenience and technology being the future of Britain’s villages and high streets.
Consumer trends are changing in the digital age. We shop less in one weekly trip to a big supermarket, and more and more we shop daily and locally: fresh ingredients and newly-prepared food-to-go are rising in demand, representing new opportunities for profit in Convenience. The hectic pace of life and smarter technology are speeding delivery from order points ever closer to home – Convenience can easily become part of this lucrative trend.
At the Asian Trader Conference 2019 we will look at how the Three Fs of Convenience: Fresh, Fast and Food-to-Go, will be expanded by emerging technologies in the next 12 months and explore the ways shoppers can enjoy a renewed and improved relationship with their local Convenience store.
The conference aims to give independent retailers the tools they need to deal with a rapidly changing grocery marketplace. It will provide key learnings throughout the day and will give valuable insight into how retailers, wholesalers and suppliers can succeed in this challenging and ever-changing market as Convenience gains in importance.
Some of the most experienced figures in the grocery industry and award winning retailers will pass on their acumen for retailers to gain the insight to help them run their businesses even better, creating profitable enterprises which can be passed on to the next generation.
Mike BakerBudgens Brand Director, Booker Group
Colin GravesChair of Co-op Wholesale and Franchise Advisory Board
Chris HaywardHead of UK Business Development, Kantar Worldpanel
Dave HiscuttOwner, Londis Weymouth
Dave HiscuttDeputy Managing Director, Unitas Wholesale
Clive MyrieBBC Presenter and Foreign Correspondent, Asian Trader Conference Chairman
Alex KapadiaOwner, Freedom Wines Ltd
Alpesh ShingadiaOwner, Budgens Southwater
Amrit SinghOwner, Nisa Local High Heath
Aditya SolankiHead of Digital and India, Asian Media Group
Charles WilsonCEO, Booker
Justin WhittakerOwner, MJ’s Premier Store Royton
‘It was full of good insights into future trends and the current problems we face. The future trends aspect was especially useful, and the followship talk by Allan Leighton. I look forward next year to even more consumer brands and exhibitors and talk about trends!’ Falcon News
‘Informative and enlightening speeches and networking.’ AR S&M
‘For me the most beneficial aspect of the conference was talking to other retailers. It would be great next year to have even more representatives from manufacturers and brands.' Dealmatch Ltd t/a Spar
‘I came here to network with other retailers and learn from the market trends and ideas and was impressed by the caliber of contacts, and I’ll be promoting my business through the contacts I’ve made here.’ Londis Caterways
‘It was very informative and a good networking opportunity. I liked listening to the different views of the speakers, which gave a different perspective and update on the industry. As a result I am now going to implement new points of action to motivate staff and look at digital selling.’ Jays Budgens
‘The conference was really well organized and executed. It was great to meet and speak to names that I have seen in magazines. Lovely day to learn as well as reward those involved – it fulfilled my reason for attending which was to learn more about current issues and network. The best thing was learning the different factors explained by the experts. It really helped to understand trends and explained issues in detail that we all face. I will take on board some of the ideas and advice given in the conference and apply to my store.’ Londis Sunninghill
