The Fed to Organise Home News Delivery Month 2026

The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) has confirmed it will organise Home News Delivery Month (HND Month) 2026, marking the fourth year of the industry-wide campaign.

The campaign will once again run throughout October, a key trading period for home news delivery as darker mornings and seasonal habits drive increased demand. HND Month celebrates the essential role independent retailers play in delivering newspapers and magazines directly into homes and supporting local communities across the UK.

HND Month was first organised by the Daily Mail for its initial two years, followed by Reach last year. The Fed, which has played a major role in the campaign since its inception, will now take the lead in delivering the 2026 programme.

Paul Jenkins, Regional Head of Circulation, Home Delivery and Subscriptions at Reach plc, said: “Reach was delighted to manage and lead HND Month 2025. As we pass the baton to the Fed for HND Month 2026, we believe it is a great opportunity for the Fed to further develop this exciting industry-wide initiative and we look forward to supporting their team in 2026.”

Registration for HND Month 2026 will open in April 2026, with the Fed aiming to increase participation across the industry. For the first time, magazine publishers will also be invited to get involved, broadening the campaign’s reach and strengthening support for home delivery services.

The popular Daily Prize Draw will return throughout October 2026, alongside a range of additional prizes and retailer incentives, with full details to be announced in due course.

Brian Murphy, news and operations director, said: “The Federation has played a major role in HND Month since its inception and we are extremely pleased and excited to take our turn in organising it.

“HND has been available since printing began, and throughout October we will be making sure it is both celebrated and embraced. Consumers know how special it is to have their regular read delivered straight to their homes and, through publisher offers and striking in-store theatre, we urge all retailers and print operators to commit to making HND Month grow.”

The day-to-day organisation of HND Month 2026 will be led by Andrew Williamson, news category manager at the Fed, who will work closely with publishers, wholesalers and retail partners to deliver the campaign and grow participation across the industry.

For more information about HND Month 2026, including partnership opportunities, please contact Andrew Williamson at andrew.williamson@nfrn.org.uk or 07788585043.