Two Northern Ireland newsagents are celebrating after collecting top awards from one of Europe’s biggest employers’ associations. Julie Brown, who owns Livingstones Newsagents in Newtownards,
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An overwhelming majority of independent retailers across the UK are struggling to survive, a new survey has revealed. Additionally, two thirds of retailers said they
Independent retailers have expressed extreme disappointment at the news that PayPoint’s monthly service fee is to rise from April. Letters advising of the increase began
Independent retailers have condemned Reach for using the festive period to try to sneak through cover price rises on its national, daily and weekly newspapers
Ahead of the incoming ban on the sale of disposable vapes, Northern Ireland retailers have voiced their concerns that the ban will only encourage people
The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) has launched an exclusive benefits scheme for Fed members. Called FedPlus, the scheme offers a range of discounts
Reaction to Labour’s Autumn Budget has continued to filter through, with many sectors concerned about the financial impacts on their business costs. Increases in employers’
Following days of violent attacks and wanton destruction, the Fed has issued a letter of support to its members, advising them how to seek help
Being an independent retailer can be an isolating job, however communicating with fellow business owners and sharing concerns and ideas is so important, as Fed
It’s time to catch up with the latest happenings within the NI grocery industry and find out what’s in the latest issue of Neighbourhood Retailer.