NEW YORK—In addition to marking the country’s independence, this month is also Independent Retailer Month. A campaign which started in 2011, the effort has evolved to a global initiative, and the month-long celebration encourages consumers to shop local and support indie retailers. The website itself is a rich resource, full of info, statistics and images that help independent retailers of all types promote their unique and distinctive store environments. Anyone can follow @INDIERETAILERMONTH @IndieRetailerMonth on Instagram to celebrate #indieretail. There’s still time to promote Independent Retailer Month in your community. Read More.