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.
Many moving parts go into the production of a magazine and that is multiplied this month by the 40th Annual WholeFoods Magazine Retailer Survey conducted in conjunction with Readex Research. When accompanied by Retail Insights’ proprietary Retail Universe, it shows that independent organic and health food stores garnered $11.48 billion...
Boise, ID and Camp Hill, PA. - Grocery chain Albertsons announced today it is expanding its retail pharmacy divisions by purchasing more than 2,500 Rite Aid stores. According to a company press release, the combined company is expected to serve more than 40 million U.S. customers per week at approximately 4,900...
Amazon is now offering its Prime members in four cities free, two-hour delivery from Whole Foods stores. And customers could get rewards for their participation as well. This week, Stephenie Landry, vice president of Prime Now, Amazon Fresh and Amazon Restaurants, announced that customers of the $99-a-year Amazon Prime delivery...
Lake Success, NY - Hain Celestial, an organic and natural products company, announced second quarter fiscal year 2018 earnings today that dipped in the U.S., and missed estimates. The company also stated it may divest itself of its Pure Protein brand, and significantly expand into e-commerce. According to the earnings report:...
Seattle, WA — The new Amazon Go store — a cashier-free, cash-free, completely automated grocery store — had shoppers standing on line outside waiting to get in. But some are questioning the impact the "high-tech 7-11" will have on employees and consumers. Is this the format of the future? Upon entering,...
Independent retailers, and especially those in the natural space, are the lifeblood of the communities they serve. They typically have a strong commitment to the community, sustainability, local schools and causes, and educating their loyal customers about brands specifically designed to meet their needs. Independent natural retailers fill a void...
A family-owned business has a 3 in 10 chance of making it past the first generation. As NOW celebrates its 50th year, the milestone can be attributed to the ongoing vision of founder Elwood Richard. He wanted to make natural products affordable to everyone, followed the Golden Rule, and knew...
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.
We asked people from different industry perspectives to share their insights and expectations for the natural products industry in 2018. The Independent Retailer Corinne Shindelar, President/CEO, Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA), St. Paul, MN The Independent Natural Food Retailer has an excellent opportunity in 2018 and beyond. The acquisition...
