The challenge
Local stores are the lifeblood of communities. Independent owners care about their customers and the towns of which they are a part.

This means more than high quality products and competitive pricing. We are working with our retail partners to get involved in the community at all levels: through local sourcing, environmental initiatives, fundraising efforts, and many other avenues.

And we and our retail partners have found many ways to meet these challenges – explore this section to find out more.