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The Independent Retailers Shared Services Cooperative originated with a group of New England based independent businesses who believed collaboration with other independents to pursue new business opportunities would lead to improved sales and profitability.

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Gowell’s SNS in Greene

November 11, 2019

Congratulations to Rick and Bobbie Gowell on acquiring the Greene IGA in Greene Maine, now known as Gowell’s SNS. Your passion and dedication to your community, staff, the independent grocer industry, and business partners are the elements…

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Digital Products and Services: Bad-Adz

April 26, 2019

IRSSC is excited to be working with Bad-Adz, a trustworthy and reliable resource for your customers. Bad-Adz Digital emails drive customers to your website, where they can view your weekly sales and more. The goal is to…

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Plant Something! Plant Maine!

August 27, 2018

Shaping the Long-Term Market Demand for Maine’s Nursery and Landscape Industry Marketing to Maine Consumers The Independent Garden Centers of Maine (IGCME), a marketing group within the Maine Landscape & Nursery Association (MELNA), started with a handful…

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Gowell’s Shop’n Save

November 17, 2017

Congratulations to Rick and Bobbie Gowell on your one-year anniversary. Your passion and dedication to your community, staff, the independent grocer industry, and business partners are the elements that resulted in undeniable success. Gowell’s Shop’n Save is…

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Ayer, Massachusetts, Shop’n Save Recently Opened, Creates 60 New Jobs

January 31, 2016

Ayer, Massachusetts, Shop’n Save recently opened, creating 60 new jobs for the community. The store replaces what used to be Hannaford. The Ayer Shop’n Save is partnering with local farmers and joined the IRSSC last year. Read…

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