Retail News

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

Marrowgate set off by hiSbe

Amy and Ruth Anslow, co-founders of Brighton ethical supermarket hiSbe, set off ‘marrowgate’ at the weekend after presenting Jeremy Corbyn with a giant marrow...

hiSbe hits the streets

If you go into Brighton today you may be in for a little surprise – over the next couple of days social enterprise store...

New retail landscape could favour health stores and eco brands

The rapidly changing retail market could favour independent health retailers and eco brands, a leading retail analyst has suggested. Martin Watkins, head of retail and...

Organic for the People looks to the future of organics

Next month marks a year since the soft launch of Organic for the People, the 100% organic, plant-based store which popped up in London...

Tree of Life adds the WOW factor to September

Tree of Life has announced the launch of WOW Deals, a three-day, heavyweight promotional sales drive with a range of bespoke special offers. Running from...

camexpo launches new Nutrition Theatre for 2015

Nutrition is taking centre stage at this year’s camexpo, with the introduction of a new dedicated Nutrition Theatre, sponsored by Revive Active. The new line-up,...

Ethical supermarket hiSbe sets sights on regional chain

Brighton-based ethical supermarket hiSbe say it is planning to establish a regional chain of up to 10 stores over the next five years. HiSbe opened...

As Nature Intended’s sixth store will be its biggest yet

Organic supermarket As Nature Intended is set to open a sixth London store this Autumn. The 3,300 sq ft Marble Arch store will be the...

New Planet Organic store will be chain’s “most prominent”

Planet Organic will open its seventh London store and undertake a major redevelopment of its Torrington Road branch during what the retailer is calling...

Glow Organic pops up in Brighton

Glow Organic, a new natural and organic skincare and make-up boutique, is opening its doors from 22-28 June in Brighton’s North Laines. It will open...

Oliver’s gets in the mood for summer

On Thursday 18 June , Oliver’s Wholefoods in Kew is holding a Summer Food Festival to offer ideas of what to eat this summer. Taking...

Book reviews

Coconut: The Complete Guide to the World’s Most Versatile Superfood by Stephanie Pedersen Well, the title says it all really. The demand for coconut products shows...

VBites gets the star treatment in H&B Chester

Heather Mills officially opened the VBites vegan café concession in Holland & Barrett’s (H&B) new More store in Chester yesterday (9 June). Fellow vegan and...

Better Food Co gets The Answer

Earlier this month the Better Food Company in St Werburghs, Bristol, played host to Joss Stone as she shot one of the scenes for...

Nominate your Health Food Heroes

Here’s an opportunity for you to nominate your Health Food Heroes – that’s products, not people, on this occasion. That’s because in next month’s Natural...

Natural products insiders give their take on H&B More

Natural Products News has been asking natural and organic industry insiders for their first thoughts on the launch of Holland & Barrett’s new ‘More’...

Dandelion keeps on cooking!

After closing its doors for the final time just over a week ago, the owners of South London health store Dandelion have announced the...

Whole Foods targets Millennials with new lower-cost chain

Whole Foods Market is planning to launch a chain of new lower-cost, youth-orientated stores, according to US media reports. CNN, USA Today, and The Wall...

How downsizing helped Bangor retailer stay viable – and positive

The Health Store at Harvest, Bangor’s only independent health store, is celebrating 35 years in business and 21 years as a member of The Health...

Independent retailing at its best

The award for the Best Independent Retailer 2015 at this year’s Natural and Organic Awards, was presented at Natural & Organic Products Europe on...