Retail News

The latest news from the leading retailers in the natural and organic products industry.

As Nature Intended’s revamped Balham store reopens

After 18 months of building refurbishment, As Nature Intended has reopened its Balham store – the first branch to open without any plastic bags.

Pablo appointed by Holland & Barrett as lead creative agency

Health store chain Holland & Barrett (H&B) has appointed Shoreditch-based agency Pablo as its creative and advertising lead.

As one door closes…

In what seems to be an all too common occurrence in the sector, rent increases have once again forced the closure of a small...

Rebel rebel …

A new organic grocery has opened in Hove to offer locals an ethical shopping experience with friendly service and community firmly at its heart.

Retailer survey aims to help whole trade

Health store retailers across the country are being encouraged to take part in the NAHS Survey 2010. The survey, which is completely confidential, aims to...

H&B grows online sales by 27.5% as omni-channel strategy pays off

Online sales at Holland & Barrett grew 27.5% (with mobile sales up 127%) last year, highlighting the success of the retailer’s omni-channel strategy. Combined turnover...

Bristol retailer takes lead on gluten-free

Coinciding with a nationwide series of events in May, Bristol independent The Better Food Company has organised a series of tasting sessions, meet-the-producers and...

Free NAHS membership for health stores

To assist health stores in navigating business during the pandemic, the NAHS is offering free membership to retailers who are not already registered.

How will you be celebrating Independents’ Day?

Now in its third year, Independents’ Day 2013 will take place on 4 July. The event is the highlight of an on-going campaign organised by...

Bristol gets a taste of Streets to Kitchen initiative

Clients of St Mungo’s Recovery College, Bristol, have had their first taste of the Streets to Kitchen project designed for those affected by homelessness.

Natural products retailers quick to embrace Bristol Pound

Bristol’s natural products retailers have been early adopters of the Bristol Pound, launched in 2012. In just two years, nearly 700 businesses – The Better...

Christmas 2011 — late gift for retailers?

Health store retailers interviewed by Natural Products reported stronger than expected sales this holiday season. NP spoke with six retailers in the west of England...

Whole Foods opens “small and mighty” Richmond store

Whole Food Markets will open the doors of its new 20,000 sq ft store in Richmond, south west  London, tomorrow (Tuesday 8 October). The smaller...

Quality Health Foods shows store apps are viable for indies

Quality Health Foods in Harrogate, which has been serving the town for over 30 years, recently introduced a smartphone app in a bid to...

Better Food hits £10K fundraising target, wins gold

Bristol organic retailer Better Food’s Streets to Kitchen fundraising campaign has reached its target of £10,000 to fund a year-long cookery and food service course for people affected by homelessness in the city.

It’s goodbye from us, say Dandelion owners

South London health food retailer Dandelion is to close, say its founders Kate Sawyer and Claire Bateman. The store has been a popular feature...

Born on the 4 July…

Independents' Day, the national campaign promoting and celebrating UK independent businesses, is taking place on 4 July this year. Organized by People 1st, the day...

Artisan Welsh produce promoted online

Discover Delicious is a new online marketplace created specifically to promote local Welsh ‘artisan, adventurous and alternative’ food and drink, most of which is natural and produced organically on a small-scale.

Bristol retailer sets out on ‘Better Food Journeys’

Bristol retailer The Better Food Company is staging a series of ‘Better Food Journeys’ as part of the Bristol Food Connections Festival, a major...

Phil Haughton offers up some Food for Thought

The founder of organic retailer Better Food, Phil Haughton, has released Food For Thought – a celebration of life, good food and nature.