Things are changing all the time, especially in natural. We've recently seen stories regarding Albertson's in preliminary talks about a deal to acquire Sprouts, and Whole Foods Market partnering with Nielsen and Dunnhumby. This is the potential beginning to major shift in the way natural brands and retailers do business.
Dan Lohman, CPSA, Category Management Solutions explains why Expo West is a big deal and how both brands and retailers can maximize their experience at Expo. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/1cz5-doqnIk"][/vc_column][/vc_row] ...
Trade shows are an excellent opportunity for brands to showcase their new items to retailers and consumers. Retailers are always on the lookout for innovative new items their shoppers want. Trade shows provide an opportunity for retailers to shop natural organic brands in much the same way consumers shop their...
What were your sales results for 2016? Overall, according to the just-released Retail Insights’ Retail Universe for Premium Natural, Organic Food, Supplement and Personal Care Sales (see WholeFoods Magazine, January 2017, page 26), total natural products industry sales increased by $2.78 billion, rising 3.8%, to $75.2 billion. Supernaturals including Austin,...
Looking for an accurate report on our industry? Tune in to the 2017 WholeFoods Magazine Retailer Survey Webinar to hear expanded analysis and merchandising tips, such as: How can I increase my net profit? What’s the ideal store footprint to maximize profits? Am I compensating my staff appropriately? Panelists: Julissa...
When the Baby Boom generation was born, between 1946 and 1964, those of ethnic background made up 28% of the U.S. population. By 1997, the first birth year for Gen Z, nearly half the country (47%) was of ethnic origin: Asian, Hispanic, multi-ethnic. Shortly, the United States will become a...
Natural shoppers—whether they are tree-hugging greenies, health fanatics, nutrition nuts (in a good way) fitness enthusiasts or youth obsessed—are usually people who have a genuine, vested interest in wellbeing. With a pre-existing audience keen to learn more about the subject and the personal benefits, natural retailers are an ideal venue...
Not all retail stores are under pressure. One new chain is expanding. Based on a successful formula, the chain plans to add 100 new 10,000-square-foot stores this year for a total of more than 970 units. The stores are called “Ulta Beauty” (Ulta, not Ultra, notice) and offer makeup, skin...
People of a certain age will remember The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, a now-classic 1966 Clint Eastwood spaghetti Western where good-guy gunslinger Eastwood teams up with a bad guy gunslinger to find a buried cache of stolen Confederate gold during the American Civil War. The messy plot, with...
