So why marshmallows?
So why marshmallows? To be honest I’ve never really been a fan of marshmallows, but then again, I’d only ever tasted the pink and white variety or those mini mallows that float on top of hot chocolate. On the other hand, I had always loved cake mixture! Therefore, when I originally thought about making marshmallows […]
Breaking the mould in rural retail!
The Countryside Store Breaking the mould in rural retail! In less than 25 weeks The Countryside Store has achieved something many said was impossible. It is often said that our agricultural and rural industries have been slow to embrace digital technology, perhaps some are right, but The Countryside Store has seen hundreds of incredible businesses […]
How to support rural retailers in 2020
This year has been a shocker, not just for rural retailers, but also for the countryside consumer. Unfortunately, no one has escaped the doom and gloom of the Coronavirus. Many of us look forward to visiting the annual countryside shows. I, for one, will attend 4-5 shows ranging from small local events through to the […]
A new face in rural retail
Rural retailing in 2020 has certainly brought with it some challenges, the doors have been closed on thousands of small independent businesses that rely on passing trade to keep the cogs turning. Learning to adapt to the new normal can seem somewhat daunting. We have all found ourselves in an unpredictable situation that can […]
