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Welcome to our round-up the latest news on the natural and organic industry.
An additional archive of coverage of Health Stores UK activities can be found here at the Natural Newsdesk site.
‘Incredibly happy’ – Amaranth team celebrates winning Best Independent Retailer
The team at Health Stores UK member Amaranth have been celebrating their Best Independent Retailer award at last week’s NOPEX event in London. Store founder
How Indie retailers can empower their businesses and truly stand out on their local high streets
At last month’s NOPEX show in London, Health Stores UK brought together three indie health stores and asked them to share their top tips on how specialist health stores
Health food on the frontline: Health Stores UK offers ‘healthpreneurs’ help to open their own health store
Health Stores UK has launched a national campaign which calls on aspiring ‘healthpreneurs’ – entrepreneurs with a passion for health and wellness – to consider opening
Independent retailers cut costs and boost profits through sustainability
Sustainability is proving to be more than just a buzzword on Britain’s high streets, as independent retailers discover that eco-friendly practices are driving both cost
Study shows omega-3 supplements slowed biological ageing
A study by researchers at the University of Zürich has bolstered evidence linking omega-3s with slower biological ageing. Previous studies have shown that omega-3s alter
Trust in AI is highest among supplement users, research finds
People who use dietary supplements are significantly more likely to trust Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology than those who don’t, according to consumer research1commissioned by specialist
Natural Health Trade Summit returns to Manchester
The Natural Health Trade Summit, the leading specialist trade event for independent health food retailers, is set to return to Manchester on Sunday 16 March
Creatine – the ‘remarkable nutrient’ that is well and truly breaking put of its sports niche
A growing body of research is confirming creatine’s role as a valuable nutrient with benefits that extend well beyond muscle building and sports nutrition. Richard
10 ways to help your store succeed in 2025!
Health Store UK’s Shop Talk webinar series kick off with a fast-paced look at how you can get your store off to a flying start
‘We need thousands of indie food retailers – so, how do we get there?’
Independent food retailers account for just 5% of total food sales in Britain. Indie retailers passionately want to grow that share, not least because the
Christmas 2024 – how was it for you?
We’ve been getting some early reports in from Health Store UK Committee Members on how their businesses performed over the 2024 Christmas selling season, with
Health Stores UK 2024 Round-up: The year’s stand-out moments
2024 was an action-packed year for Health Stores UK. Here, we dip into our news archives and highlight some of the year’s stand-out moments. January
Scotland’s small retailers denied rates relief in ‘bitterly disappointing’ Budget
Business owners and trade groups in Scotland have expressed frustration that small retailers will be denied the 40% rates discount that similar business continue to
Gen Z most likely to appreciate ‘uniqueness’ of indie retailers
New research commissioned by online marketplace Faire has found that 74% of Gen Z shoppers prefer shopping at independent retailers, with 62% willing to pay more
Acting on impulse: How to prompt your customers into making unplanned purchases
Optimising your store for impulse buys should be an essential part of your retail strategy. That’s because around 40% of shoppers will spend more than
Case for folic acid supplementation remains despite mandatory fortification of flour, says HFMA
As the Government regulation for the fortification of non-wholemeal flour with folic acid, came into force on 14 November along with extensive press coverage of
Indies urged to get behind Small Business Saturday event
Health store retailers are being urged to join other indie stores in spreading the word about Small Business Saturday, which celebrates the contribution of small
The top food, health and wellness trends to look out for in 2025
It’s late November and the annual festival of industry trend spotting is in full swing. Everyone from market analysts to big name retailers, brand agencies
