"Independent grocers" refers to small, locally-owned grocery stores that are not part of larger chains or franchises. They operate on their own and offer unique products and services to their community. Full definition
«Craft brewing is interacting with independent grocers in an exciting way and at the right time in their development as craft beer retailers,» said Paul Gatza, Brewers Association Director. (brewersassociation.org)
He plans to grow the company's management services division with a focus on independent grocer retailers. (fooddrink-magazine.com)
In an interview marking his fifth anniversary at the helm of Coles, Mr McLeod also hosed down the ACCC's concerns that supermarkets were bullying suppliers and rejected suggestions that in a low - growth market, Coles» growth could only come at the expense of independent grocers. (afr.com)