Trading controller for this operation Steve Hodson said: “We’ve brought these services together, using our strong position as the UK’s largest independent buying group to negotiate preferential terms for independent retailers and our members.

“They can access discounts that they wouldn’t receive if they applied for the same product or service as an individual.

“Managing their business is a full-time job for any store owner and using the Today’s Drop Shipment and Services area saves time; all the featured suppliers are in one place and easy to contact.”

The Today’s Group Drop Shipment & Support Services area can be accessed at todaysplanforprofit.com where retailers can request a call back within 48 hours from potential suppliers.

With a substantial number of agreements in place, the group claims to have already saved members and their customers thousands of pounds on merchant services, and negotiations continue with prospective partners to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ solution.