Orlando, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2025) - Mr. Checkout Distributors today released its first-ever Independent Retail Resilience Report, a comprehensive benchmarking study that analyzes product movement, reorder frequency, and category health across over 5,000 independent retail locations nationwide. The report provides critical insights for emerging brands, demonstrating how independent retail outpaces traditional channels in responsiveness, flexibility, and customer loyalty.
Compiled from proprietary data collected over a 24-month period, the report reveals that independently owned stores are outperforming national chains in the speed and volume of new product adoption, particularly in the natural, functional, and premium goods sectors.
"Retail is changing—and the most agile players are not the ones with national footprints, but the ones on main street," said Joel Goldstein, President of Mr. Checkout. "This report quantifies what we've seen for years: independent stores are where real trends start."
Key Findings from the Report
58% of new products placed through Mr. Checkout saw reorders within 60 days
Independent retailers are 3.2x more likely to stock local or regional products compared to chain stores
Categories with highest growth include functional beverages (+41%), clean-label snacks (+36%), and natural supplements (+33%)
Average margin per unit sold through independents is 17% higher than via big-box chains
The report also highlights the significant role independent stores play in brand validation and community marketing, making them a first-mover advantage for emerging consumer product companies.
Empowering Smarter Brand Strategy
The Independent Retail Resilience Report is part of Mr. Checkout's commitment to equip brands with actionable intelligence. The report provides granular data on:
Top 10 states for independent retail growth
Reorder trends by product category
Price sensitivity benchmarks
Seasonal performance breakdowns
"Emerging brands don't just need access—they need data that helps them act faster and plan better," said Michelle Torres, Director of Media Relations. "This report is a toolkit for smart, scalable growth."
A Future of Transparency
Mr. Checkout will publish the Independent Retail Resilience Report annually, with quarterly mini-reports available to participating retailers and distribution partners. The company plans to expand its data dashboard to offer live trend tracking by Q1 2026.
"This is the beginning of a new era in independent retail," added Goldstein. "One that is transparent, collaborative, and built to last."
Brands can download the full report at www.mrcheckout.net/report.
Media Contact:
Michelle Torres
Director of Media Relations
press@mrcheckout.net
1-800-367-0076
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