# Stronger Together: How INFRA Empowers Independents

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Podcast: [The Buyer's Desk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-buyer-s-desk-6300080)
Published: 2026-04-21T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.naturalfoodretailers.com
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## Resource

Who is INFRA? This week, we’re taking things back to basics and reintroducing ourselves! Tune in for a brief refresher on INFRA’s 3 pillars; purchasing power, operational excellence, and peer support, and learn more about how we leverage the collective strength of our cooperative to open new doors for independent natural food retailers across the country. From our cornerstone promotional programs to our hands-on retail consulting services to our countless peer networking opportunities, we’re on a mission to make sure that independent doesn’t mean alone. This is a great introduction for retailers looking to learn more about joining INFRA, or anyone who wants to learn more about who we are and what we do!

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