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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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Tobias Wasmuht, CEO of SPAR International is the new president of Independent Retail Europe

Independent Retail Europe is pleased to announce the election of Tobias Wasmuht (CEO SPAR International) as its new President, following...

European Retail Associations call on European Commission to ensure the timely and adequate enforcement of the Digital Markets Act

Ecommerce Europe, EuroCommerce, and Independent Retail Europe call on the Commission to swiftly advance its ongoing investigations and ensure timely...

Omnibus Package: Key steps to cut red tape and boost competitiveness for groups of independent retailers and SME retail

Independent Retail Europe welcomes the first Omnibus Simplification Package, aiming to reduce red tape and increasing competitiveness. Streamlining regulations such...