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14/10/2026

♻️ Introducing the Fed's DRS Knowledge Hub

The Deposit Return Scheme starts on 1 October 2027 in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and it will change how independent retailers sell and take back drinks containers.

With a 20p deposit on every eligible plastic bottle and can, there's a lot to prepare for. Our new DRS Knowledge Hub brings everything you need into one place:

✅ What DRS means for your store
✅ Choosing the right return option for your shop
✅ Getting your staff and customers ready
✅ The latest DRS news and updates
✅ What we are doing to ensure your feedback is heard

Start preparing today 👉 https://thefedonline.com/drs/

13/10/2026

♻️With less than a year to go before the launch of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) , the Fed continues to work with Exchange For Change and government to help retailers prepare. London-retailer and Fed member Kaual Patel recently spoke to Labour conference in Liverpool about the need for support and engagement with independent retailers ahead of next year's transition. More information here: https://shorturl.at/r0va5♻️

(The Fed's Kaual Patel talks to Labour conference about the opportunities and challenges for independent retail a year ahead of the DRS launch in October 2027) A leading Fed member told Labour MPs, senior industry representatives and the Deposit Management Organisation, Exchange for Change, that sma...

13/10/2026

What type of member are you? 🤔

We’ve launched our new Membership Type Survey, and it takes less than a minute to complete.

Your answers will help us understand how you use your Fed membership, so we can:
✅ Deliver more relevant advice and support
✅ Share the information that’s most useful to you
✅ Improve the benefits and resources we provide

There are no right or wrong answers. Just pick the option that best describes you.

Take the survey here👉https://form.jotform.com/262162629258361
*For Fed members only

12/10/2026

Are you currently delivering on Just Eat, Deliveroo or Uber Eats? This one’s for you 👇

4,000 products, all managed manually. That was the reality for Morrisons Daily Whitehills before switching to Order Aggregation.

Now product data, pricing and stock sync automatically from their EPOS to Just Eat, and the results speak for themselves:

📈 100% growth in online sales
⏱️ 10+ hours saved every week
✅ 0.45% order rejection rate

"Our sales have more than doubled." Alex Kapadia, Owner of Morrisons Daily Whitehills.

Learn more about Order Aggregation for Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats: https://www.snappytechnologies.co.uk/the-fed/

09/10/2026

⚡£3,800 saved for a member!

A Fed member got in touch looking to cut their energy costs, so we referred them to our energy partner, Assured Energy. The result? An impressive £3,800 saved on their bills!

Reduce your energy bills without the hassle.

👉Join the Fed: https://thefedonline.com/join-us/

08/10/2026

⚽ Ready to score more sales? The new Match Attax collection has landed, celebrating 20 years with the biggest stars from the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.

Swipe through for our top tips to make the most of it in your store 👉

The collection is out now, so contact your news wholesaler to order your stock.

06/10/2026

🏦Fed Benefit of the Week...

Managing your business finances shouldn't be complicated. Zempler Bank is a digital business bank built for sole traders and small businesses, and as a Fed member, you get an exclusive deal.

No monthly fee, tools like cashflow tracking, integrated accounting and VAT returns in-app, plus just 0.3% to deposit cash at the Post Office. All with FSCS protection on eligible deposits up to £120,000.

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

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05/10/2026

HND Month Daily Prize Draw! 🎉

Every single day throughout October, one registered retailer will be selected to win a prize!

Here’s what you need to know:

🔗 Winners announced daily at 10am on www.hndmonth.co.uk
⏰ You’ll have just 3 days to claim your prize
💰 Prizes credited directly via your Wholesale News account

Not registered yet? Sign up for HND Month 2026 and check the website every day, your name could be next!

02/10/2026

❤️Yet another successful event in the bag!

A massive thank you to all members, retailers and suppliers who came along and made our London & South of England trade event such a great night.

👉 View all upcoming events: https://thefedonline.com/events/