Founded in 1919, The Fed is one of the largest employers’ associations, supporting over 10,000 independent retailers and small businesses. Our practical help, commercial support and exclusive deals are designed to make a measurable difference to your business.
Why join?
Save Money
Make Money
Make Business Easier
Are you a member of NewsPro?
NewsPro is a FREE member benefit which can tailor your magazine ranges to optimise displays and maximise sales with potential cash flow savings of around £500! Read more about joining NewsPro here.
Looking to join the many brands and partner up with The Fed?
Email bd@nfrn.org.uk to find out more on the endless opportunities and how we can work together to provide great products and services to our members.
Have you joined NFRN Credit Union?
NFRN Credit Union was established in 2006 to provide members with their own wholly owned, mutual savings and loan facility.
NFRN Credit Union is a savings and loan mutual where members pool their savings to lend to one another on a “not-for-profit” basis when in need of financial help.
Save Money On Your Stores Utilities
Thanks to our partnership with Bionic, you’ve got one more reason to celebrate your NFRN membership.
This one-stop shop for business energy, broadband, phone and finance will help you save time and money across all your business essentials.
Powerful payment processing with Barclaycard
Make finding the right payment solution easy with our Barclaycard partnership.
Barclaycard can help you offer your customers a choice of ways to pay quickly, easily and securely. They also have a wealth of industry insight on ways to grow a business that you can tap into.
Latest Updates
£20 and £50 paper notes are void from Friday
Members are reminded that the last day that customers can spend £20 or £50 paper notes in your stores is this...
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Independent retailers hit again by Reach PLC price increase
The Fed has voiced its disappointment over Reach PLC’s decision not to include pro rata profit margins as part of increases...
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Get £50 off Jack’s products in latest...
Inside the October edition of our monthly members’ magazine The Fed, there is an exclusive voucher giving you £50 off when...
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Independent retailers welcome energy bill cuts
News that the government is to cut energy bills for businesses from October 1 for an initial six months has been...
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NMA cut off extension - Saturday 24th September
There will be a 30-minute cut off extension for live news on Saturday September 24th across all England and Wales wholesale branches.
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Get in touch
If you wish to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member or have any other queries, then get in touch today and one of our team will be right with you.
Complete the enquiry form if you would like to be contacted by a member of our team, or give us a call to discuss your membership:
Join
The NFRN is here to support independent retailers with a range of benefits not only during the good times but also when the going gets tough.
Right now, there is no better time to join. Being a member means you’re not on your own and you are part of a wider community of like-minded retailers.
Get in touch
If you wish to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member or have any other queries, then get in touch today and one of our team will be right with you.
Complete the enquiry form if you would like to be contacted by a member of our team, or give us a call to discuss your membership:
Benefits
The NFRN is here to support independent retailers with a range of benefits not only during the good times but also when the going gets tough.
Right now, there is no better time to join. Being a member means you’re not on your own and you are part of a wider community of like-minded retailers.