Retail News

The latest news from the leading retailers in the natural and organic products industry.

Forest Whole Foods named Best New Business

Online organic retailer Forest Whole Foods has been awarded Best New Business in the New Forest Business Partnership’s Brilliance in Business Awards.

Sustainable food site launches

Future Food Shop is a new online ecommerce site launched by Alma Eureka Ltd, dedicated to selling the sustainable food of the future.

Ethical retailer joins the vegan revolution

Salisbury retailer Goodfayre has gone a step further in its ethical mission this month, becoming the first entirely vegan food shop in the South West.

H&B doubles size of HQ

Following its recent purchase by L1 Retail, Holland and Barrett has doubled the size of its global headquarters at Eliot Park in Nuneaton.

‘Choose the good life’ says Holland & Barrett

New and existing natural products shone as the industry gathered for the annual Holland & Barrett Showcase.

Food for Thought raises a glass with Organic Wine Club

Health food retailer Food For Thought is collaborating with the Organic Wine Club in a new venture at its two stores in Guildford and Kingston.

Welcome to the Garden of Life

Launching with a series of events at Whole Foods, Kinetic has introduced US brand Garden of Life to the UK with a range of organic supplements.

The Community Farm opens its first shop in Bath

Organic food champion, The Community Farm, has opened its first shop in Bath after gaining a firm following at the city’s Saturday Farmers’ Market.

Because you’re Wearth it

October saw the launch of the eco-conscious e-commerce start-up Wearth London, which champions UK brands with sustainable values.

Soil Association Organic Collective Christmas Marketplace open for business

Soil Association Certification is supporting organic businesses once again this festive season with the launch of its online Organic Christmas Marketplace.

Drink Me Chai launches turmeric latte

Drink Me Chai has introduced a Turmeric Latte to its range of chai latte mixes.

Planet Organic aims to deliver

Planet Organic has partnered with on-demand courier firm Street Stream to offer its customers same-day delivery across London.

Supermarket giant becomes eco-active

Responding to a growing demand from environmentally-conscious consumers, supermarket giant Tesco launches own-label range of eco-cleaning products.

‘Innovation must be responsible’ says BetterYou

At the NHT Summit in Manchester BetterYou delivered a seminar to brands and retailers on innovation, trends and what’s to come for the VMS market.

FSB chair calls for increased support for small retailers

Mike Cherry, national chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, has urged the Chancellor to do more to support small retailers as part of the Budget.

Soil Association calls on indie retailers

In preparation for the compilation of its 2018 Organic Market Report, the Soil Association is asking for input from independent retailers.

21 Bites insect food store goes live

Fucibo Co has launched 21 Bites, a new online portal selling insect-based products, claimed to be the first of its type in Europe.

NAHS to announce ‘big changes’ at NHT

Ahead of the Natural Health Trade Summit (NHT) in Manchester on 22 October, the National Association of Health Stores (NAHS) reveals it will be...

Morrisons delivers organic veg box offer

Morrisons has launched a slate of value veg boxes – including an organic option – in what it says is a bid to make fresh veg affordable for all UK families.

H&B expands More concept in Milton Keynes

The Holland & Barrett branch in the Midsummer Arcade Centre, Milton Keynes, has relocated to larger premises and reopened as a More store.