The Fed

The Fed The Fed represents and supports independent retailers throughout the UK and Ireland. We are proud to be a powerful voice for the independent retailer!

The Fed (Federation of Independent Retailers) is one of Europe’s largest employers’ associations, with more than 10,000 independent retail stores across the UK and Ireland in membership. The Fed help independent retailers and small businesses trade more effectively in today’s highly competitive market by providing:

🔴Practical help and assistance
🔴Commercial support
🔴Deals and buying opportunities


🔴Training, expertise and services
🔴Access to insurance and grant services
🔴Dedicated political affairs advice

Our history dates right back to 1893, but we were officially founded in Leicester 26 years later. Since 1919, we’ve consistently championed independent retailers. Today, our members include newsagents, convenience stores, confectioners, florists, petrol forecourts, news deliverers, off-licences, post offices, coffee shops, and card and stationery shops to mention but a few. Come and join The Fed and be part of our community.

🙌We relaunched Member2Member back in June and it's been a success. If you know a retailer who'd benefit from being part ...
27/08/2026

🙌We relaunched Member2Member back in June and it's been a success.

If you know a retailer who'd benefit from being part of the Fed, why not refer them? You pocket £50, they get £25 when they join. Takes two minutes and everyone wins.

👉https://thefedonline.com/generate-referral-link/

Know a retailer who should be part of the Fed family? Now's the perfect time to tell them. 👋

With our newly relaunched Member2Member scheme, you earn £50 cash for every successful referral, and your nominee gets £25 cash when they join.

No complicated process. Just share how the Fed supports your business, submit their details, and we'll take it from there.

👉 Find out more: https://thefedonline.com/generate-referral-link/

26/08/2026

🙌We love it when our members do the talking for us...

Our Deputy Vice President Nathalie is not just a Fed leader, she's a retailer herself, filming this straight from her shop floor (Go Local Dumbarton Rd). That's what makes the Fed different. We're not just run for retailers, we're run by them.

In this video she shares exactly how the Fed's partnership with Safescan is helping retailers protect themselves against counterfeit notes, and why Fed membership is worth every penny.

If you've ever been caught out by a fake note, this one's for you👇
https://thefedonline.com/partners/safescan/

GO LOCAL Belle Vue Convenience BB Nevison Superstore & Post Office

⚡THE BIGGEST SAVING YET!Fed member Crossley News just signed a new energy contract through our partners  Energy worth £3...
21/08/2026

⚡THE BIGGEST SAVING YET!

Fed member Crossley News just signed a new energy contract through our partners Energy worth £32,244, making it the single highest saving any of our members has achieved through the partnership.

One membership.
Thousands of pounds in savings.

Unlock your benefits 👉 https://thefedonline.com/general-join/

🤝The Fed's Welsh President, Mark Dudden, recently met with Shav Taj MS in Cardiff at Albany News at the Post Office. The...
20/08/2026

🤝The Fed's Welsh President, Mark Dudden, recently met with Shav Taj MS in Cardiff at Albany News at the Post Office. They discussed a range of issues for independent shops including high costs, as well as the Fed's call for progress on DRS so it is fully-aligned with the rest of the UK. More info here: https://shorturl.at/yZzAR🤝

🌟What a night in Perth! Lovely to see so many familiar faces together in one room, here's to many more🍻
20/08/2026

🌟What a night in Perth!

Lovely to see so many familiar faces together in one room, here's to many more🍻

❗Time is running out to redeem your Bestway vouchers!We're also giving away an additional £350 voucher booklet to the fi...
20/08/2026

❗Time is running out to redeem your Bestway vouchers!

We're also giving away an additional £350 voucher booklet to the first 50 members who show us their stock.

💬Here's what Stilyana (Frome Valley Local Store) had to say:
"I used the Bestway vouchers last week and I'm really, really satisfied with how much we managed to save"

◾These vouchers and exclusive member offers are only available to Fed members.
◾Not a member yet? Join us today 👉 https://thefedonline.com/general-join/

19/08/2026

Tune into the Fed’s catch up with Ben Cooper and Matt Moare of Swizzels as we discuss the hugely successful launch of Squashies Cherry Cola this year including how it’s performed, how it was launched and if there’s anything on the horizon. 👀

Swizzels

☕The Power of the UK's No.1 Coffee Brand.NESCAFÉ is the UK's No.1 coffee brand, with trusted household favourites and st...
18/08/2026

☕The Power of the UK's No.1 Coffee Brand.

NESCAFÉ is the UK's No.1 coffee brand, with trusted household favourites and strong shopper recognition that drive category growth and retailer profitability across hot and iced coffee occasions.

Their PMP range gives convenience shoppers the value and reassurance they're looking for, helping retailers convert purchase missions with confidence. The non-PMP iced coffee range taps into growing demand for chilled coffee, attracting new shoppers and creating additional consumption occasions for wholesalers.

Together, trusted core products and category innovation give wholesalers a powerful range that supports retailers across multiple shopper missions, dayparts and occasions. Back the UK's No.1 coffee brand and unlock growth across every coffee occasion.

🚗 FED BENEFIT OF THE WEEKFed members can now get up to 40% off brand-new Ford vehicles!➕Plus Ford Credit finance options...
18/08/2026

🚗 FED BENEFIT OF THE WEEK

Fed members can now get up to 40% off brand-new Ford vehicles!

➕Plus Ford Credit finance options, local dealership discounts, and free metallic paint or speed limiters on most cars and vans.

Ford continues to support drivers and businesses with solutions designed for modern needs.

Exclusive to Fed members.
👉 Join the Fed to unlock this: https://thefedonline.com/general-join/

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Friday 7am - 5pm
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