Health stores see sales and footfall rise, but Brexit fears temper business optimism for some
Health food retailers saw average customer spend and footfall rise in 2016…
Nature’s Own supports indie retailers
In a move that demonstrates its strong support for independent health stores,…
EU funding success for international campaign
An EU grant worth €10.4m has been secured by the Organic Trade…
Independent retailers underusing the internet
Independent retailers are underusing the Internet in their business with wholesalers and…
Wake Up To Organic embraced by indie retailers
The 2016 Wake Up To Organic campaign got a great response from…
Planet Organic and Riverford break into Top 50 Indies
Planet Organic and Riverford are both 'new entries’ this year in the…
Organic September: a retailer’s perspective
This year’s Organic September was a great success but there’s always room…
Botanical Brands creates natural beauty packages for retailers
A range of cost-effective opening packages for independent retailers wanting to grow…
The UK wakes up to organic!
The Organic Trade Board’s (OTB) Wake up to Organic campaign took place…
Organic indie sales growth outperforms multiples
In 2014 growth among independent retailers significantly outpaced that of the supermarkets,…
Born on the 4 July…
Independents' Day, the national campaign promoting and celebrating UK independent businesses, is…
‘Being more than a shop’ – three retailers’ inspiring stories
CHC policy director and public affairs commentator Chris Whitehouse recently predicted in…
NAHS teams with top business coach at Olympia show
The National Association of Health Stores (NAHS) is teaming up with acclaimed…
Fairtrade Fortnight goes bananas!
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight, taking place from 24 February to 9 March,…
Mary Queen of Shops — recruiting now!
Mary Portas — aka Mary Queen of Shops — is actively recruiting…