‘Game-changing’ AI package helps retailers create polished social media campaigns with minimum know-how and cost
When retail business owner and Health Stores UK deputy chair Melanie Beard heard about a new AI package that it was claimed could boost a store’s profile, footfall and revenues at a modest cost she was a little sceptical. But as she told the latest episode of Bira’s High Street Matters podcast, once she learnt […]
Health food store is the ‘absolute hero’ of Viridian founder’s new children’s story
A health food store is the “absolute hero” of a new children’s story by Viridian Nutrition founder and Health Stores UK committee member, Cheryl Thallon My Mum Ran a 5K tells the story of a nutritionally challenged racoon family whose lives take a turn for the better when they discover the abundance of health-giving foods, […]
Try these great tips to make your festive season sparkle
Health Stores UK’s latest Shop Talk event offered retailers a whole host of brilliant tried and tested tips and ideas that will help stores get the most out of the festive selling season. Hosted jointly by Dave Christie (Take on Goliath), Joanne Hill (Amaranth) and Cheryl Thallon (Sheaf Street Health Store), the session covered all […]
‘Money changes minds’: BMJ investigation shows 50% of Government nutrition advisory group has links to industry
More than half of the experts on the UK government’s nutrition advisory panel have links to the food industry, a new investigation by the BMJ reveals. At least 11 of the 17 members of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) are described as having “conflicts of interest” with major food companies, while six out of the […]
Organic retail pioneer Phil Haughton to lead roundtable at this weekend’s NHT Summit
One of country’s leading organic retail pioneers, Phil Haughton, will lead a roundtable session at this weekend’s NHT Summit in Bristol (Sunday 29 September, Ashton Gate Stadium) on the theme ‘How can retailers navigate the market in these uncertain times’. Phil is the founder of Better Food, which has four stores across the city. He […]
Business rate rise would be ‘catastrophic’ for Indies, Bira warns
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is set to address critical issues facing the UK’s high streets at its upcoming Annual Conference, marking the event’s return after a six-year absence. Specifically it will emphasise “the critical need to extend the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) relief on business rates”. This plea comes amidst alarming statistics […]
NOPEX moves to Monday/Tuesday slot for 2025
Diversified Communications has announced that next year’s Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) will move to a new Monday/Tuesday slot in response to changing market dynamics. The show also gets a new strapline – ‘The definitive event for planet positive brands and retailers’ – as part of an evolution of its positioning, which includes a debut […]
NHT Summit Roundtables focus on compelling retailer themes
Topics for the Roundtable talks at this month’s NHT Summit will cover a range of compelling retailer themes. Details of two of the Roundtables have been announced, with information on further sessions expected soon. ‘HOT TOPICS: Your questions answered with retail expert and independent business champion Dave Christie’ Dave Christie, business coach and mentor, tackles […]
‘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 […]
