Independent Retail News

Independent Retail News is a monthly publication designed specifically for owners and operators of small grocery stores in the UK, particularly those with fewer than ten locations. This magazine, which is a sibling publication to TalkingRetail, began its journey in 1981 under the name Independent Grocer and rebranded to Independent Retail News in 1995. The magazine is dedicated to advocating for the interests of independent retailers, and many have come to depend on it for valuable insights and support in managing their businesses.

National, Trade/B2B

English

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#418895

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#36081

Food and Drink/Food and Drink

#156

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Co-op and Royal Mail partner to roll our parcel lockers

1 day ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

The first ones will launch in summer, with plans for lockers at 100 stores. The lockers will allow people to drop off pre-labelled Royal Mail parcels and returns 24/7. Co-op said collection will also be available at the lockers soon. The lockers provide label printing, meaning customers just need to pay for postage online and print the label by scanning a QR code at the locker, or request a QR code if they are returning a purchase.
High Streets UK sets out four point plan to tackle retail crime

1 day ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

HSUK said recent government commitments on retail crime – including reprioritising shoplifting and making assaulting a retail worker a standalone offence – are welcome acknowledgements of unprecedented levels of loss from customer theft, which have soared to £2bn and escalating violence against shop staff.
Bexley Council closes four shops found selling illegal vapes and tobacco

1 day ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

The orders, granted by Bromley Magistrates Court on Friday, 30 May, come under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
New data shows UK office workers spend £57m a week on chocolate

1 day ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

Despite 82% of people adjusting their spending habits at the start of this year, largely due to rising costs, office perks and in-person work culture are contributing to an uptick in spending. More than half (54%) of workers are more likely to buy sweet treats and snacks when in the office compared to working from home, with 52% treating themselves as a reward for going into the office and 24% buying more in the past three months.
Safety scheme for vulnerable individuals to expand into retail

1 day ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

The aim is for the scheme to reach more small businesses in other sectors, such as independent retail, beyond the night-time economy. FSB is a grassroots organisation that gives a voice to 5.5 million small businesses across the UK. Ask for Angela launched in 2016 and provides discreet assistance to those in need by training venue staff in vulnerability management.
Functional drinks boom as Gen Z swaps coffee and alcohol for healthier alternatives

1 day ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

It shows a sharp rise in demand for the drinks, which are enhanced with ingredients like vitamins, probiotics, and collagen and designed to support everything from gut health to natural energy. Ocado’s data shows a 54% year-on-year increase in health drinks sales, spanning everything from kombucha to prebiotic sodas. Two in five (40%) of the general population now buy functional drinks several times a month, rising to nearly two thirds (61%) of Gen Z.
Cîroc holiday competition to celebrate the launch of Strawberry Limonade | Talking Retail

2 days ago | talkingretail.com | Johanna Thomson

The competition follows the launch of the recently unveiled, limited edition spirit drink, Cîroc Strawberry Limonade. It reflects the brand’s premium drinking experience while reinforcing its commitment to supporting the impulse channel and the retailers who work tirelessly throughout the year.
Dentsu and Co-op set sights on transforming retail media space

2 days ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

The innovation will bring together the platform’s original data – derived from comprehensive global surveys – and new cutting-edge eye tracking research conducted by attention specialists Lumen Research on behalf of the Co-op Media Network. Findings from the research challenge conventional wisdom about in-store media’s effectiveness.
Delice de France launches Delice Fresh

2 days ago | talkingretail.com | Johanna Thomson

Delice de France has launched Delice Fresh, a new service that enables any London-based food outlet to sell ready-made morning goods and treats with no production required. Delice Fresh offers a selection of 28 bestselling lines from Delice’s market-leading range of sweet and savoury bakery products.
Swizzels marks 70 years of Refreshers | Talking Retail

2 days ago | talkingretail.com | Johanna Thomson

Swizzels is giving away seven prizes of £1,000, one for each decade of Refreshers, to refresh and revive community spaces across the UK. Whether it’s new supplies for local clubs, plants for a community garden, or a mural for a shared space, the competition will help winners bring their local projects to life and brighten up their neighbourhoods.