The campaigns below have all been founded to help independent retailers tackle key issues.

The latest news and information about under-age sales, cigarette smuggling and other crucial issues affecting independent retailers today can be found in this section.

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For more information about these campaigns and others in the retail industry, contact Talking Retail's web editor.

My Shop is Your Shop
Promotes all independent stores in the UK through National Independents' Week, in June, and other events throughout the year. My Shop is Your Shop is organised by the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD).

Stamp Out Smuggling
Raises the profile of bootlegging with the Government, MPs and the national and local media. Stamp Out Smuggling is organised by Independent Retail News, in association with Gallaher.

Do The Right Thing
Provides advice and support to retailers on how to tackle under-age sales. Do The Right Thing is run by Independent Retail News in association with Gallaher.