Retail News

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

Lathering up for Organic September

US soap brand Dr Bronner’s has teamed up with Whole Foods Market to begin a nationwide campaign in the UK, which will run throughout Organic September.

Unpackaged At… offers sustainable retail solution

Zero waste retailer and solution provider Unpackaged has launched at Welbeck Farm Shop what it says is a unique retail system, which it then plans to roll out across the UK.

Store Brighton brings sustainable shopping to Fiveways

Last weekend a new sustainable shop opened in the Fiveways area of Brighton, to cater for the plastic-free shopping needs of local residents.

Pikt Fresh organic delivery service aims to tackle food waste

SunFresh Produce has announced the launch of Pikt Fresh, what it says offers an ethical choice for direct delivery of organic fresh produce nationwide.

‘Phenomenal rise’ in online grocery, says Mintel

Mintel reports a stark change in grocery shopper behaviour brought on by the COVID-19 crisis, with online grocery sales seeing 'phenomenal growth'.

Fourth London store for The Organic Pharmacy

The first week of December will see the opening of The Organic Pharmacy’s new concept store in Marylebone, London.

Waitrose bans neonicotinoids from supply chain

 Waitrose is telling its fruit, vegetable and flower suppliers to stop using three neonicotinoid pesticides that have been linked to the destruction of bee...

VAT levy would be attack on natural healthcare – IAHS

The Irish Association of Health Stores (IAHS) has launched a campaign to overturn Government plans to levy 23% VAT on a range of natural...

The Naked Pharmacy shows all

The Naked Pharmacy is a new online store specializing in natural medicines, supplements and cosmeceuticals, backed by expert pharmacist advice. “We developed The Naked Pharmacy...

Protein Pick & Mix packs a punch in Tunbridge Wells

In February, Tunbridge Wells saw the opening of The Protein Pick & Mix, a bricks and mortar version of the original online-only store created...

Health food retailers honoured at HFI lunch and lecture

Health food retailers were honoured at the 2017 Health Food Institute Luncheon & Lecture, which took place at the Royal Overseas League in London on 9 March.

Supermarket giant becomes eco-active

Responding to a growing demand from environmentally-conscious consumers, supermarket giant Tesco launches own-label range of eco-cleaning products.

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.

H&B pledges change of culture after ‘embarrassing’ late payment headlines

Holland & Barrett is pledging a change of culture at the company after “embarrassing” disclosures this week over late payments to suppliers.

Holland & Barrett trials selling products past best before end date

In a new initiative, Holland & Barret is to trial selling products past their best before end date in an attempt to achieve its zero waste to landfill goal.

Click It Local: taking the high street online

COVID-19 has brought a new audience to e-commerce, with online shopping hitting a record high of 30.7% of all retail in April 2020. But...

Natural beauty retailers need to be "more slick"

Sharing his extensive retail knowledge at Natural & Organic Products Europe
 last month, Jeff Martin, operations director at As Nature Intended told
 audience members...

Great content that’s 100% retailer focused!

Have you booked your place yet for this autumn’s must-attend retailer event – Natural Products Live? 100% retailer focused, Natural products Live is a one-day...

Natural Health wins big in Welwyn

Natural Health Welwyn has been celebrating winning two accolades in the Welwyn Garden Awards, organized by The Welwyn Garden City Town Centre Partnership. The health...

New concept H&B store takes beauty to new level

Holland & Barrett has opened a major new store in Leicester featuring an entire 767 sq foot mezzanine floor given over to the natural beauty...