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We represent more than 386.000 independent retailers in 27 European countries.

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The members of Independent Retail Europe manage more than 753.000 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 6,6 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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Independent Retail Europe replies to the Commission consultation on Data Act & amended rules on the legal protection of databases

On 3rd June 2021, the European Commission launched a public consultation to prepare its upcoming Data Act. This future legislation will aim...

Retailers and wholesalers sign Farm-to-Fork Code of Conduct

Independent Retail Europe Director General Else Groen, EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren, and Euro Coop Secretary-General Todor Ivanov announced today that...