Study shows independent grocers' resilience amid economic uncertainty

Independent grocers are surviving despite economic pressure

Shoppers, however, made more frequent trips while buying fewer items

Annual FMS/NGA Study: Independents Held Firm In Fiscal 2025

Independent grocers stayed financially resilient in fiscal year 2025 despite cautious consumer spending and ongoing economic uncertainty, according to the 2026 U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study from FMS Solutions and the National Grocers Association. The annual benchmarking study, released July 30, covers fiscal year performance for independent operators through March 31. It found operators improved margins and posted modest sales growth …

Study shows independent grocers' resilience amid economic uncertainty

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) BB #:163424 and FMS Solutions (FMS) today released the 2026 U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study, a comprehensive look at the operational and financial performance of independent grocery operators for fiscal year 2025, ending March 31, 2026. The annual study, considered the leading financial benchmarking resource for the independent grocery industry, fou…