‘Incredibly happy’ – Amaranth team celebrates winning Best Independent Retailer
The team at Health Stores UK member Amaranth have been celebrating their Best Independent Retailer award at last week’s NOPEX event in London. Store founder and owner, Joanne Hill, says that the team “couldn’t be more delighted”. She said: “For me, this is the highest achievement for an independent in our industry — the award […]
How Indie retailers can empower their businesses and truly stand out on their local high streets
At last month’s NOPEX show in London, Health Stores UK brought together three indie health stores and asked them to share their top tips on how specialist health stores can empower their businesses and truly stand out on their local high streets. For the session – chaired by our Head of Business Development, Dave Christie – the association assembled an expert […]
Health food on the frontline: Health Stores UK offers ‘healthpreneurs’ help to open their own health store
Health Stores UK has launched a national campaign which calls on aspiring ‘healthpreneurs’ – entrepreneurs with a passion for health and wellness – to consider opening their own health store to help address an epidemic of preventable disease. The campaign is part of our wider mission to increase nationwide access to healthier food and nutrition choices […]
Independent retailers cut costs and boost profits through sustainability
Sustainability is proving to be more than just a buzzword on Britain’s high streets, as independent retailers discover that eco-friendly practices are driving both cost savings and increased profits. This emerging trend is explored in the latest episode of Bira’s ‘High Street Matters’ podcast, “Greening the High Street – Smart Solutions for Sustainable Retail”. In this […]
Study shows omega-3 supplements slowed biological ageing
A study by researchers at the University of Zürich has bolstered evidence linking omega-3s with slower biological ageing. Previous studies have shown that omega-3s alter the activity of genes, slowing the ageing process. In the new study, and for the first time, the Zürich team used ‘epigenetic clocks’ to measure the ageing process. The study shows […]
Trust in AI is highest among supplement users, research finds
People who use dietary supplements are significantly more likely to trust Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology than those who don’t, according to consumer research1commissioned by specialist PR business Ingredient Communications. In the survey, conducted by SurveyGoo, 64% of supplement users2 agreed that AI was generally positive for humanity, compared with 40% of non-supplement users. When asked about […]
Natural Health Trade Summit returns to Manchester
The Natural Health Trade Summit, the leading specialist trade event for independent health food retailers, is set to return to Manchester on Sunday 16 March 2025. Hosted at the Kimpton Clocktower, this year’s summit is set to be the most comprehensive yet, featuring over 100 exhibitors, engaging roundtable discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Organised in […]
Creatine – the ‘remarkable nutrient’ that is well and truly breaking put of its sports niche
A growing body of research is confirming creatine’s role as a valuable nutrient with benefits that extend well beyond muscle building and sports nutrition. Richard Kreider, a professor at Texas A&M University, with a special interest in kinesiology is an enthusiast. He recently told New Scientist magazine: “It’s a remarkable nutrient, which helps our cells […]
10 ways to help your store succeed in 2025!
Health Store UK’s Shop Talk webinar series kick off with a fast-paced look at how you can get your store off to a flying start in 2025. 10 Ways to Help Your Store Succeed in 2025 takes place online at 6pm on Wednesday 29 January. Session host, Dave Christie – Health Store UK’s new Head […]
‘We need thousands of indie food retailers – so, how do we get there?’
Independent food retailers account for just 5% of total food sales in Britain. Indie retailers passionately want to grow that share, not least because the dominant and highly centralised supermarket retail model is so intrinsically unsustainable. But how? That was the question up for discussion at an absorbing and candid conversation at last week’s Oxford Real […]
