Health Stores UK unveils General Election Checklist   

Health Stores UK has created a pledge card-style General Election Checklist to highlight the vital role that health stores can play in improving the health of the nation. The ten-point Checklist summarises public health and business support priorities for the next Government as Health Store UK members see them.  Unveiling the Checklist this week, Health Stores […]

Tell us why YOU are a passionate member of Health Stores UK

This month we are launching a new series of videos aimed at encouraging more retailers to join Health Stores UK. With more members we can increase our impact in the industry and among policymakers. Additional income means that we can do even more to provide a strong, collective voice for independent natural products retailers. The […]

EU and UK elections could spark fresh debate on supplements regulation

Upcoming elections in Europe and the UK could spark fresh debate and policy activity around regulation of food supplements and herbal products, the director general of the HFMA has suggested in an interview with Natural Newdesk.  Martin Last says that many of issues that had previously preoccupied the supplements industry in the UK and across Europe […]

Top tips on maximising the men’s health category 

Are you looking to build on your knowledge about advising on men’s health issues? Would you value some top tips on how to maximise the men’s health category? If these are questions you’ve ever found yourself asking, you’ll want to tune in to the next in our series of our online Shop Talk discussions. Presented […]

Target Publishing donates £2,200 to Health Stores UK

We were delighted earlier this month to receive a generous donation of £2,200 from Target Publishing to support our work championing the cause of independent health food retailing.  The donation follows another successful edition of the NHT Summit in Manchester last month. The event returns in the Autumn for a second year in Bristol (29 […]

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. […]