A late September survey of independent natural products retailers across the country about their workforces reveals common problems, continuing pressures, and some silver linings. Midwest Retailer: “Staffing keeps us up at night.” “Staffing is the number one thing that keeps us up at night. In the old days, you could...
[embed]https://youtu.be/9ihWi4_DWSc[/embed] WholeFoods Magazine Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua and Merchandising Editor Jay Jacobowitz (also President of Retail Insights®) give an overview of key findings and research from the 41st Annual Retailer Survey and the 2019 Retail Insights® Retail Universe for Premium Natural, Organic Food, Supplement & Personal Care Sales. ...
U.S. independent natural retailers sold $11.44 billion in 2018--which is a fraction (13.76%) of the $83.2 billion in natural organic sales sold through all eight retail and food-store channels. To help ensure independent retailers get their share and stay competitive, WholeFoods Magazine editor-in-chief Maggie Jaqua and merchandising editor Jay Jacobowitz...
One of the biggest “Aha!” moments from WholeFoods Magazine’s 40th Annual Retailer Survey, was the jump in marketing spending reported by independent natural organic retailers. In prior years’ surveys, independents told us they relied heavily on word-of-mouth to drive sales increases, often spending less than 1% on marketing and advertising.
By Jay Jacobowitz and Laurie Petersen Sponsored by A record number of independent natural and organic products retailers responded to the WholeFoods Magazine 40th Annual Retailer Survey. Here are highlights of the results and you can see how your store stacks up against its peers. For this year’s survey, conducted...
Watch the broadcast of our 39th Annual WholeFoods Retailer Survey 2017 from February 22, 2017. Gain important insight on how natural product retailers of different sizes have operated in 2016 to help you make the most of your business. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/X2L3AGjANC4"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...
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...
Dana Point, CA—On Thursday, October 27, at the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s (CRN) annual symposium, The Conference, the trade group presented some telling results from its 2016 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements. The results show that among consumers, confidence in the safety, quality and effectiveness of dietary supplements remains high,...
