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

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

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

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

The countdown to this year’s Colour Friday promotion, the Black Friday alternative that encourages people to “shop though their values”, has begun.  The event which

Irish independent retail chain Horans Healthstore has extended its store portfolio to 19 with the opening this week of a new outlet in Newbridge, County Kildare. 

Health Stores UK member Sheaf Street Health Store has launched a scheme to enable recycling of blister packs, describing it as a “win-win for the

Will you help our umbrella group the Independent Retailers Confederation paint an up-to-date picture of trading conditions and prospects for indie retailers by completing their

Target Publishing this week presented a cheque to the value of £2,100 to Health Stores UK, following a successful NHT Summit in Bristol last month.

In July, after Labour won the General Election, we wrote to the incoming Government setting out our Election Checklist – ten top priorities from both

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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. 

Join co hosts Dave Christie (Take on Goliath) and Ruth Hawthorne (Natural Trade Brokers) for our next Shop Talk webinar – an enlightening session designed

The UK Food Standards Agency (ASA) has launched a consultation on ashwagandha (withania somnifera), in which it is specifically asking for safety data for ashwagandha food supplements.

For retailers looking to power up their point of sale, there was no better place to be than the latest Health Stores UK Shop Talk session, this

A lively and well attended Shop Talk session has shone a light on the important issue of men’s health.  The session was introduced by Shop

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

In-store events can be a great to way engage with customers, boost sales and establish your store as community education hub. Good planning, smart marketing

We had a fantastic two days at Natural & Organic Products Expo earlier this week, chatting with members and retail colleagues, signing up new members

At Health Stores UK we are looking  forward to welcoming Members, colleagues and friends onto our stand at Natural & Organic Products Expo this coming

Our next Health Stores Mastermind Forum event will be live-streamed from Sheaf Street Health Store in Daventry.  This will be a ‘first’ for the store,

Pioneering ethical and cruelty-free beauty brand Faith In Nature says that being a Health Stores UK Partner enables the company to demonstrate its commitment to

How can you transform your store into a hub of excellence and customer understanding? That was the  question up for discussion in the latest Health

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

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

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

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,

“Your store window should be a conversation starter with the people who walk past your shop every day, but who don’t necessarily come in. Think

With difficult trading conditions likely to continue well into 2024, the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is urging owners of independent retail businesses to “prioritise

Independent health food retailers gained valuable insights into how they can harness the power of social media, during a lively online workshop co-hosted by small

Here, Kate Harris, a product trainer at Health Stores UK Partner A. Vogel, asks ‘can yarrow  help with IBS?’. Kate looks at latest research that has

Independent retailers are being urged to get behind a week-long celebration this month of all things indie.  Love Your High Street Week is organised by

Holland & Barret is trialling sales of over-the-counter medicines and health products in 20 of its stores.  The surprise nmove is designed to widen the

Social media is one of the most important aspects of a health store’s digital presence. It opens up dialog with existing and prospective customers, conveys

Independent retailers are being urged to get behind a week-long celebration this month of all things indie.  Love Your High Street Week is organised by

Around this time of year a barrage of predictions about food, health and nutrition trends is unleashed. In fact, there are so many predictions ricocheting

We were delighted when one our of highly valued Partners, Natural Trade Brokers (NTB), recently offered to help us to spread the word about Health

With the winter festive selling season in sight, retailers’ thoughts will soon be turning soon to how to maximise business opportunities for 2024.  If this

Why should I join Health Stores UK? In short, you’d be nuts not to!   But in case our existing package of brilliant membership benefits

The independent health food trade is preparing to gather in just over a week in Bristol for the 2023 edition of the NHT Summit. At Health

Business coach Dave Christie is the founder of small business mentoring specialist Take on Goliath. Specialising in family-run and independent businesses, Dave also has a

Health Stores UK is partnering with leading small business mentoring specialist Take on Goliath, in a move designed to help members grow their business and be

Long-standing Devizes retailer – and Health Stores UK member – The Healthy Life has gone up for sale, offering a “exciting opportunity” to develop and

Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, a large UK study has found.  The researchers, led by teams at Columbia University and

Viridian Nutrition says it is honoured to receive the “royal seal of approval” in the form of prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. The family-run supplement

April 16th sees the publication of a new book, How to Open and Run a Successful Health Store a collaboration between Health Stores UK, and committee member,

Health Stores UK will have a major presence at this weekend’s NOPEX event (16-17 April), including a packed programme of events on our stand (K65)

Health Stores UK welcomes the more positive economic outlook outlined by the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, in his Spring Budget this week, but is disappointed at the absence of fresh support for small retail businesses who continue to struggle with exceptionally challenging trading conditions.

The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) has highlighted the role of vitamin D and other supplements in safeguarding against dietary deficiencies as food costs rise.

The 2023 Natural Health Trade Summit will take place in Bristol (8 October) – a hub for all things organic, natural and ethical – organiser Target Publishing has announced.

Faith In Nature has announced it’s now a patron of Health Stores UK in a sponsorship designed to support the growth and success of the nation’s indie health stores.

In a new initiative which aims to promote specialist retailers, Health Stores UK is urging natural and organic brands to clearly highlight in their advertising when products are available in independent health stores.
To this end, Health Stores UK has designed a series of badges featuring the phrase ‘Available From Independent Health Stores’ that brands can use in their consumer and trade ad campaigns.

Health Stores UK is calling upon new Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, to provide urgent ‘targeted financial support’ for independent retailers. Making a statement yesterday afternoon, Health Stores UK said: “Earlier today, the Chancellor announced that he would abandon virtually all of the controversial tax cuts announced by his predecessor, Kwasi Kwarteng, in last month’s mini-budget.”