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We represent more than 462.000 independent retailers in the 27 EU Member States and UK.

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The members of Independent Retail Europe manage more than 737.000 shops in the European Union.

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Independent retailers have a wide range of local products on their shelves.

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The members of Independent Retail Europe employ more than 6,39 million people in the EU.

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Groups of independent retailers typically serve both urban and rural areas.

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Many of our members are already actively combating food waste in both traditional and original ways at all levels of their operations.

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Members of Independent Retail Europe are deeply committed to ensuring that only safe products are placed on the market.

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Independent Retail Europe is the European association that acts as an umbrella organisation for groups of independent retailers in the food and non-food sectors.

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Independent Retail Europe wants its members to be efficient, competitive and visible online.

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Since 1963

The voice of groups of independent retailers

Independent Retail Europe is the European association that acts as an umbrella organisation for groups of independent retailers in the food and non-food sectors. Our members are groups of independent retailers, associations representing groups of independent retailers and wider service organisations built to support independent retailers.

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Legal tender status of euro cash: merchants call for reasonable exemptions from mandatory acceptance

Today in Europe, merchants continue to accept payments in cash despite a consistent decrease in its use. The Commission proposal...

Independent Retail Europe and EuroCommerce ask to end Territorial Supply Constraints (TSCs) once and for all at a stakeholder dialogue organised by the European Commission

On 7 April 2025, Independent Retail Europe and EuroCommerce, representing European retailers and wholesalers, asked to end Territorial Supply Constraints (TSCs) once...