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For over 100 years, the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) has existed to help independent retailers run more profitable and successful businesses.
While we can trace our history back to the 1840s, it was in Leicester in July 1919 that the first unified conference of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) – as we were then named – was held.
And as a not-for-profit organisation, we are only ever working in the best interests of our members.
Our latest events
The Fed excels at bringing you together with other independent retailers through our extensive calendar of events.
From trade shows and conferences through to award ceremonies, and district and branch meetings, there’s always something exciting on the horizon.
Campaigns
The Fed actively promotes political campaigns to ensure the voices of independent retailers are heard at every level of government.
Our latest campaign is detailed below:
Vape ban
In June 2025, single-use vapes were banned in the UK, a legislation change which affected the majority of independent retailers.
The Fed designed and created a vape guide containing information around the ban and what it means for members and the wider retail sector.
News
Our media work ensures that the challenges, views, and successes of our members are heard at national, regional, and trade press levels.