‘Retailers and distributors working closer together is win-win for channel’
“When independent health food retailers and distributors work closely together there is a win-win for the whole of our wonderful channel”, said Dave Christie of Take on Goliath as he introduced the latest in Health Stores UK’s Shop Talk sessions. Co-hosted with Ruth Hawthorne of Natural Trade Brokers, the session set out to show how […]
Volunteer ‘human chain’ ensures speedy relocation for Cardiff retailer
A volunteer 70-strong human chain enabled a remarkably quick store relocation for Cardiff-based wholefood retailer and Health Stores UK member Iechyd Da, earlier this month. Store owner Alwen Lewis took up a suggestion from Health Stores UK to put out an appeal on social media for volunteers to help the business move over 200 boxes […]
Press play: Watch our webinars at a time that suits you
Did you know that if you are a Health Stores UK member you can watch many of our popular webinar events at a time and place that suits you? We have a growing archive of Shop Talk episodes, business mentoring specials, Virtual Roadshows, Healthy Recipe videos and Consumer Perspectives on our website. Just log in […]
Don’t pass me by: Encouraging shoppers to stop, look and enter your store
What does your store front say about you and your business? Is it attracting potential new customers, or could it – gasp! – be putting them off? These were among the questions tackled in the latest in our Mastermind Forum discussions*. Session host Cheryl Thallon (owner of Sheaf Street Health Store) had prepared a punchy […]
Health Stores UK congratulates Ian Martin Award recipient Keziah Blake-Mizen
Health Stores UK warmly congratulates Keziah Blake-Mizen for being presented with the 2024 Ian Martin Award, part of the annual Health Food Institute Awards. The Ian Martin Award is presented to the Health Stores UK student who achieved the best mark in Part One of the Health Food Institute Professional Diploma Course over the previous […]
Getting the most from distributors
Join co hosts Dave Christie (Take on Goliath) and Ruth Hawthorne (Natural Trade Brokers) for our next Shop Talk webinar – an enlightening session designed specifically to help health food store owners get the most out working with distributors. Learn how to forge strong partnerships with distributors to enhance your store’s operations, expand your product […]
Get on board with Organic September for an autumn sales uplift!
Organic September, the UK’s largest month-long organic campaign, is coming up fast. It’s a moment in the year to put your organic credentials as an independent retailer in the spotlight, and show the additional care, focus and attention you pay to offering exceptional products that are better for people, as well as planet. Indies spearheading growthFor […]
Health Stores UK welcomes trio of new members
Health Stores UK is pleased to welcome on board three new members. Our new joiners are: Down to Earth in Midhurst, West Sussex Yfda Health Store in Aberaeron Lechyd Da Health Store, Cardiff Commenting, Health Stores UK chair, Len Glenville, said: “It’s always great to welcome new members. Our new joiners each have very different types […]
Registration opens for 2024 Bristol NHT Summit
Registration has opened for the 2024 edition of the Bristol Natural Health Trade (NHT) Summit. The event, entirely devoted to independent health food retailers and their suppliers, returns to Bristol for a second year after a popular debut in 2023. This year’s Bristol Summit will take place on 29 September at Ashton Gate Stadium (home […]
‘Sadness’ in Irish industry as THS falls into administration
The health food industry has reacted with “sadness” at news of that The Health Store (THS) and GNC chain of stores in Ireland have been placed into administration. Last week the High Court appointed provisional liquidators to businesses that operate 11 health food stores in the Leinster area, 10 of which sat under the THS […]
