Independent Retail Europe’s 60th anniversary event celebrated the major benefits the model of groups of independent retailers brings to society

Yesterday, Independent Retail Europe’s 60th anniversary event celebrated the major benefits the model of groups of independent retailers brings to society and its critical contribution for SME retail competitiveness. Together with high-level policy makers from the European Parliament and European Commission, independent retailers presented the uniqueness of the business model of groups of independent retailers, what it contributes to an inclusive and sustainable society, and the need for better recognition of its importance by EU policy makers.