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]...
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’s Selling is a monthly review of the best-selling products determined from unit sales at six natural products stores rotated from a base of selected stores. The intention is to provide indications of sales trends.
Los Angeles, CA — POM Wonderful filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court in the Central District of California alleging that Trenton, NJ-based Bai Brands had infringed on its “Super Tea” trademark, causing a likelihood of confusion. Both POM and Bai super tea products are antioxidant-rich real brewed teas...
Austin, TX — Whole Foods Market will be focusing on current store growth in their new quarter instead of opening the recently forecasted 1,200 new stores across the U.S. The retailer has experienced low same-store sales in the last six quarters, and they’ll close down nine stores up until April...
Outdoor brands are trending so how do authentic brands become mainstream darlings? I was amused that some brands at the recent Outdoor Retailer Winter show in Salt Lake City, January 10 – 12, 2017, preferred to talk lifestyle vs. product. I am concerned that the authentic pioneers will continue to...
What’s Selling is a monthly review of the best-selling products determined from unit sales at six natural products stores around the country, rotated from a base of selected stores. The intention is to provide indications of sales trends. If your store is interested in being included in our What’s Selling...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) typically occurs in the winter months as exposure to sunlight becomes limited and vitamin D and B12 levels decrease. With daylight hours decreasing everyday, consumers who are affected with SAD may be searching for natural and holistic remedies to assist them in lessening the symptoms they...
B&G Foods Inc., Parsippany, NJ has acquired Victoria Fine Foods Holding Company and Victoria Fine Foods, LLC, based in Brooklyn, NY from Huron Capital Partners, Detroit, MI and other sellers for approximately $70 million in cash. After it fully integrates Victoria Fine Foods, B&G projects that the brand will generate...
More than 20 years ago, the Nutrition Facts label was introduced in an effort to help consumers make informed food choices and maintain healthy dietary practices (1). However, in order to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease, the...
