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Background and Format: Established in 1995, Independent Retail News is a monthly magazine for owners of independent convenience stores. It provides information that helps in the day-to-day running of stores and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest news and product information. Audience and Readership: Targets exclusively owners and proprietors of independent grocery outlets who have fewer than ten stores. Deadline: It is best to send the editorial content around one month prior to publication. Time of Publication: Monthly Circulation: Source: ABC. Ad Rates: Advertising information is available here. Other information: There is no general phone number. Contact the editorial team directly. Gorkana Alert: Monday 18th May 2009 At Independent Retail News, press releases regarding consumer goods and retail should now be sent to irn@metropolis.co.uk Gorkana Consumer Alert: Monday 18th May 2009 Press releases for Independent Retail News regarding consumer goods and retail should now be sent to irn@metropolis.co.uk Gorkana alert: Tuesday 3rd March 2009 Independent Retail News and TalkingRetail.com have been bought by Metropolis Publishing Group. In light of this the editorial teams have merged. David Shrimpton takes on the role of Editor across both publications, supported by Features Editor Mike Dennis and Products and Drinks Editor Andrew Skingley. Helen Lyons (nee Baldock) remains Publisher. All editorial contacts can now be reached on firstname.surname@metropolis.co.uk. The new address of both publications has changed to: 6th Floor, Davis House, 2 Robert Street, Croydon, CRO 1QA. The switchboard number is now +44 (0)20 8752 8181, and direct lines are as follows: David Shrimpton, +44 (0)20 8253 8704 Mike Dennis, +44 (0)20 8253 8705 Andrew Skingley, +44 (0)20 8253 8706 Helen Baldock, +44 (0)20 8253 8700 Gorkana Alert: Thursday 1st July 2004 Independent Retail News has taken on a number of new editorial staff in recent weeks. Replacing Daniel Pearce who, as previously reported by Gorkana, has moved to The Publican as Deputy Editor is John Kirwan. John returns to Highbury Business (publisher of Independent Retail News) where he was previously deputy editor on Motor Trader before going freelance. He can be contacted on +44 (0)1322 611234 and j.kirwan@highburybiz.com Steven Maxwell joins the title as senior reporter, replacing Shirley Kumar who moved to Community Care. Steven will also be responsible for feature writing on Checkout magazine. He can be contacted on +44 (0)1322 611237 and s.maxwell@highburybiz.com Tracey Gregory becomes the title's new reporter and she can be contacted on +44 (0)1322 611242 and t.Gregory@highburybiz.com. This is Tracey's first full-time editorial position after graduating from the Mitcham Journalism Training Centre. Tony March has replaced Ian Mooney as production editor. He can be contacted on +44 (0)1322 611243 and t.march@highburybiz.com