‘Indie Focus’ at Natural & Organic Products Expo 2024
The natural and organic industry will gather next month for the 2024 edition ofNatural & Organic Products Expo (London ExCeL on 14-15 April) and will be co-located with Natural Food Expo and Natural Beauty Expo. The Health Stores UK team will be out in force at Excel, where you will find us on stand G70. […]
Bee Health and FSC says Health Stores UK Partnership is ‘perfect match’
We are delighted that Bee Health and FSC have confirmed their ongoing support for Health Stores UK as official Partners. Established in 1992, Bee Health is one of the UK’s leading vitamin, mineral and supplement manufacturers. The company produces 300 million capsules, tablets and Softgels a week at its 80,000 sq. ft. state of the […]
‘Extremely positive’ NHT Summit draws hundreds to Manchester event
The Natural Health Trade Summit saw hundreds of health food retailers and brands come together in Manchester last weekend. Organised in association with Health Stores UK, the theme of ‘Better Business’ underpins the event, with exhibitors showcasing their new products launches and support for independents. Educational sessions, held in a round table format, focused on […]
Health Stores Ireland backs ‘Savejobs Campaign’ as NMW pressure mounts on small business
Health Stores Ireland is supporting the Savejobs Campaign, launched by an alliance of business representatives on March 12th. The campaign has opened an online pledge on www.savejobs.ie calling on the Irish government to offer better representation for SME business groups at the decision table. It is calling for a more sustainable increase of the minimum wage (up […]
Mastermind Forum prompts lively exchange on hot retailing issues
Retailers joined host Cheryl Thallon last week for another lively Health Store Mastermind Forum. Each session begins with retailers being asked about the issues that keep them up at night. One topic up for discussion on this occasion was health and safety, where retailers shared their experiences on everything from planning risk assessments to staff […]
Chancellor’s NI cut prompts optimism about consumer spending
Health Stores UK shares the view of the wider retail industry that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s 2024 Spring Budget offers some grounds for optimism. But the Association is concerned that longer term prospects for independent retailers remain challenging, and it is calling on the Government to review its support for these vital businesses. Key measures in […]
Bio-nature confirms its on-going support for Health Stores UK
We are delighted that Bio-nature and Terranova have confirmed their ongoing support for Health Stores UK as official Partners. Bio-nature is one of the best known names in the independent health channel, with its original roots in health food retailing. Formed by industry stalwart Les Illingworth, the company was taken over by Martyn Illingworth in […]
Lively Roundtable programme announced for Manchester NHT Summit
Target Publishing, organiser of the Natural Health Trade Summit, has announced roundtable events for its upcoming Manchester event. Dedicated to independent health food retailers, the NHT Summit is organised in association with Health Stores UK, and is designed to be a one-stop-shop for health food owners and staff, featuring an exhibition, education programme and networking […]
Independents positive about opportunity to grow organic sales
Independent retailers outperformed supermarkets in sales of organic food, wellness and beauty products in 2023. New data contained in the 2024 Soil Association Organic Market report shows that independents delivered an impressive 10% growth in 2023, with organic retail sales in the independent channel totalling £475 million. Across all retail channels organic was up 2% in 2023. […]
Get ready for Webinar Wednesday!
At Health Stores UK we are creating a new regular slot for our popular online discussion and education programme, currently consisting of our Shop Talk, Workshop and Health Store Mastermind Forum events. Step forward, Webinar Wednesday! Going forward, the Shop Talk discussions (hosted by Vicky Perks and Joanne Hill) and Workshops (hosted by Dave Christie […]
