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 […]
Viridian report shines spotlight on ‘not so healthy supplements’
Health Stores UK Partner Viridian Nutrition says it wants to shine a spotlight on hidden ultra processed ingredients and additives in food supplements with its new ‘No Junk’ media campaign, which launches this month. Viridian says the campaign, which sets out to highlight and protect people from the impacts of a “junk filled diet and […]
Queen of Shops: Mary Portas to headline at NOPEX
Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) has announced that the prominent retail expert, broadcaster, author, and activist, Mary Portas, will headline the trade event on 14-15 April at ExCeL London. Known as the ‘Queen of Shops’, Mary Portas is a highly influential figure in the retail world with decades of experience and a successful track record […]
We welcome two new members with an exciting future
This month we welcome two new members to the association. Natural Choice describes itself as a traditional health food shop and has been established in historic Knaresborough for 30 years. Demeter Health is a thriving wholefoods store in the heart of Sandbach. Both businesses have recently been acquired by allergy and sensitivity testing specialist Healthy […]
