Our message to Ministers: Healthy high streets and healthy communities go together! 

Commenting on the Labour Party’s election win, Health Stores UK chair Len Glenville, says: “In April, Labour announced a five-point plan ‘to restore Britain’s high streets’ if they won power. We wish the new Prime Minister and his team well, and look for forward to seeing the new Government  making good on its promise to […]

Wild Oats celebrates Independent Retailer of the Year win

Long-term Health Stores UK member Wild Oats has been celebrating winning Independent Retailer of the year at this year’s Natural and Organic Innovation Awards 2024, part of the NOPEX event. It’s the second time the Bristol-based store has won the prestigious award.  Unable to make the awards ceremony on the night, the Wild Oats team have this […]

Health Stores UK unveils General Election Checklist   

Health Stores UK has created a pledge card-style General Election Checklist to highlight the vital role that health stores can play in improving the health of the nation. The ten-point Checklist summarises public health and business support priorities for the next Government as Health Store UK members see them.  Unveiling the Checklist this week, Health Stores […]

What do you think about Mary Portas’s view of health stores?

The retail expert and former government adviser on the future of the high street, Mary Portas, was the headline speaker at last week’s Natural & Organic Products Expo show in London, where she gave a wide ranging interview with natural beauty champion and broadcaster, Janey Lee Grace.  She was specicially asked for her opinion on […]