What do you think about Mary Portas’s view of health stores?

The retail expert and former government adviser on the future of the high street, Mary Portas, was the headline speaker at last week’s Natural & Organic Products Expo show in London, where she gave a wide ranging interview with natural beauty champion and broadcaster, Janey Lee Grace.  She was specicially asked for her opinion on […]

Bira Launches ‘High Street Matters’ Podcast for Independent Retailers

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), of which Health Stores UK is a member, is giving independent businesses across the UK a powerful new resource with the launch of its “High Street Matters” podcast. Hosted by journalist Steve Dyson, the podcast series will explore the crucial issues, consumer trends, legislation and operational strategies impacting independent […]

Watch the video highlights of two action-packed days at NOPEX

We had a fantastic two days at Natural & Organic Products Expo earlier this week, chatting with members and retail colleagues, signing up new members and letting the industry know about our exciting projects and plans for 2024. We were also very happy to be showcasing a selection of products from our valued Partner brands. […]

Viridian founder ‘honoured’ to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Viridian Nutrition founder and Health Stores UK Committee member, Cheryl Thallon, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award.  Cheryl was presented with a plaque at the Natural & Organics Innovation Award 2024 ceremony, part of this week’s NOPEX event, in recognition of her commitment and dedication to the natural and organic industry which spans over […]

Come and see us on Stand G70 at NOPEX! 

At Health Stores UK we are looking  forward to welcoming Members, colleagues and friends onto our stand at Natural & Organic Products Expo this coming Sunday and Monday (14-15 April).  You’ll find us on Stand G70, just along the aisle from the Clipper Café. Highlights include appearances on Sunday from two of the best know […]

Host of top speakers lined up for NOPEX seminar sessions

Natural & Organic Products Expo, which takes place this coming Sunday and Monday (14-15 April) at ExCel, London, has unveiled an impressive speaker line-up for this year’s packed seminar and talks programme. Leading figures from the health and nutrition, organic and sustainable food, natural beauty and eco living sectors will take to the show’s two […]

Next Mastermind Forum will come live from Sheaf Street Health Store!

Our next Health Stores Mastermind Forum event will be live-streamed from Sheaf Street Health Store in Daventry.  This will be a ‘first’ for the store, says Sheaf Street’s owner – and Mastermind Forum host – Cheryl Thallon.  The session will be built around a special in-store event on the theme of nutritional and physical wellbeing […]

Osavi’s Collagen Beauty & Sport by Magda Linette: an innovative product for active people

Health Stores UK’s partner Olivit is a main distributor for leading supplements innovator Osavi. Here, we learn about how Osavi has been working with the WTA title-winning tennis player, Magda Linette, to develop an exciting new collagen product to support beauty and physical fitness. Alongside Magda Linette – a talented tennis player and advocate for […]

Being a Health Stores UK Partner helps us support vital Indies, says Faith In Nature

Pioneering ethical and cruelty-free beauty brand Faith In Nature says that being a Health Stores UK Partner enables the company to demonstrate its commitment to independent health food retailers.  The company has recently confirmed its ongoing support for the Association’s growing Partner Programme.  Desrae Ogden, Faith In Nature, Customer Development Executive, said: “Supporting Independent health […]

Harness the power of customer-centric thinking to boost your store sales

How can you transform your store into a hub of excellence and customer understanding? That was the  question up for discussion in the latest Health Stores UK Shop Talk webinar.  The session was introduced by regular Shop Talk co-host Joanne Hill of Amaranth. Joanne said that today’s fast-changing retail environment, whilst challenging, offered valuable opportunities […]