Pro Print – The Fed

Pro Print (News)

Information

Information

Our ProPrint ethos: Protecting and promoting print in the news, magazine and collectables market.

The Fed has a strong heritage in the print industry.

Newspapers, magazines, and collectables remain central to our members’ businesses and continue to be key consumer products.

Our dedicated News committee members work continuously to ensure that with our ProPrint ethos, the Fed delivers on our key benefits to members operating in this category.

NewsPro - Category Management Solution

Members using NewsPro typically save around £500 in cash flow when they join. By optimising the space available for your magazine category, NewsPro also saves valuable time while providing regular insights that drive extra sales and revenue into your store.

Serving over 4,000 stores, NewsPro is the only national category management solution for independent retailers.

This service is free of change for all members of the Federation of Independent Retailers as one of their special membership benefits.

By using NewsPro, members have

Received a range of magazines designed specially to fit the available space in their store.
Leading to an initial cash flow saving of £500 on average.
Alongside saving time and effort in processing unwanted returns by allowing NewsPro to manage their magazine range.
Whilst consistently achieving higher sales and a reduction in the need for early returns NewsPro supports you to eliminate trading losses

Sign up to NewsPro: Newspro Agreement Web – The Fed

Supporting Home News Delivery (HND) Operators

Members offering HND services can rely on the Fed for practical support, from running an efficient HND operation to accessing deals on equipment for your delivery staff. [Insert link: Telegraph equipment form]

We are also proud backers of the Home News Delivery Month initiative each October. Members regularly win prizes worth thousands: HNDMonth.co.uk

Supplier Service Standards

Through our Contact Centre, we offer dedicated support to ensure you get the service you deserve from your news wholesalers and publishers. This includes resolving one-off problems, addressing recurring issues, and assisting with claims for restitution.

Representation and Advocacy

The News Category Team proactively represents members at all levels, from local meetings with wholesalers to national bodies such as the PDF and PDRP, which govern industry rules.

Our goal is not only to solve problems but also to ensure your voice is heard and that you are not disadvantaged. We leverage relationships with suppliers to highlight sales opportunities that help your business flourish.

Trading Opportunities

Through e-shots and Your Fed Magazine, we provide practical advice and opportunities to ensure your business maximises sales in the news category.

Zoning Corner

Maximising the space dedicated to the news category, understanding shopper types, and standing out from competitors is essential in today’s trading environment. Through Zoning Corner, the Fed provides:

Details of the latest collectables across the market
Exclusive pre-order opportunities up to four weeks in advance to secure the products and quantities you need before other stores

Practical Advice

Each month in Your Fed Magazine, our how-to guides offer expert advice on running your news account efficiently, ensuring it remains a profitable and viable category for your store.