How are retailers feeling about the next 12 months – and where are they focusing their profit-growing efforts?

A survey of independent retailers and industry experts across the UK

A survey of independent retailers and industry experts across the UK

A survey of independent retailers and industry experts across the UK

A survey of independent retailers and industry experts across the UK

A survey of independent retailers and industry experts across the UK

Preparing for post-pandemic preferences.

For the past year, independent convenience retailers have been one of the chosen few places where shoppers can physically go and get excited about food and drink.

The Independent Retailer Owners Forum (IROF) is a closed group of top store owners that represent 1,500 unaffiliated independent and symbol stores from the UK and Ireland.

Fire disproportionally affects independent convenience stores in comparison to other retailers, due to them benefiting from less support than the multiples.