Latest News: independent retailers
August 2, 2023 12:00 pm
Published by Natalie F
For the fourth year running, the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) has recovered more than £100,000 for its members in the news trade. The Fed’s... View Article
July 24, 2023 3:14 pm
Published by Natalie F
Independent retailers are renewing calls for government grants to help them beef up their security systems as new figures show that incidents of shop theft rose... View Article
January 10, 2023 12:44 pm
Published by Natalie F
The Federation of Independent Retailers (FED) has expressed disappointment at the latest business relief packages. Yesterday (January 9), the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury James Cartlidge... View Article
December 9, 2022 4:50 pm
Published by Natalie F
This week, we talk to hot new indie brand co-founder Jeremy Mitchell about 8Track Rum. Can you tell us a bit about your background? I was... View Article
August 30, 2022 8:26 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Independent retailers feel they will have no other option than to raise prices to shoppers once the energy price jump comes into effect this autumn. A... View Article
August 26, 2022 7:57 am
Published by Angela Beevers
GroceryAid has teamed up with the Business Debtline charity to raise awareness of the free business money advice and support available for independent retailers. The organisation... View Article
May 27, 2022 4:01 pm
Published by Natalie F
British brand The Good Level offers cold-pressed hemp that has a full spectrum of cannabinoids, including CBD. From skin issues to stress relief, CBD is hugely... View Article
March 9, 2022 8:20 am
Published by Angela Beevers
News retailers have welcomed a move by publishers DMG Media and Reach to include pro rata percentage profit margins as part of price increases to their... View Article
March 8, 2022 2:39 pm
Published by Natalie F
Independent retailers are disappointed that payment provider PayPoint is to push ahead with plans to increase its service fee charge by 3.9% next month. Senior Fed... View Article