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In Memoriam: Renee Southard of Organic Marketplace, SENPA

Honoring the life and legacy of a leader who loved and elevated the natural products industry.

January 22, 2025

Remembering Renee Southard, immediate Past President of SENPA, owner of Organic Marketplace, and WholeFoods Magazine's 2023 Retailer of the Year.

SENPA Launches Educational Webinar Series

On Beyond the Aisle, industry experts will deliver practical insights on strategies, tips, and tools for retail success.

November 8, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Each episode of Beyond the Aisle: Navigating Natural Products Retail will feature insights and guidelines from industry insiders.

2024 MAHO Expo is Sold Out!

MAHO says this is the only industry trade association in the Midwest that caters to the ideals and sustainability of the independent retail segment of the Natural Products Industry.

June 24, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Summer Splash” Convention & MAHO Expo, taking place July 26-28, focuses on the Independent Brick & Mortar Retailer.

NOW Launches Supplement Product Sizes Exclusive to Brick & Mortar

Check out the company's latest effort to support independent retailers.

May 3, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Get the details of NOW Foods latest effort to support physical independent and natural chain stores.

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Who Should Be WholeFoods Magazine's 2024 Retailer of the Year?

Nominate a retailer who has gone above and beyond!

April 30, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Please share your nomination for the 2024 WholeFoods Magazine Retailer of the Year.

Tip of the Month

Need an Exit Strategy?

Here are some things for independent retailers to think about.

April 10, 2024

Jay Jacobowitz, President & Founder, Retail Insights

If you are an independent natural products retailer thinking of winding down your involvement in your business, here are some things to think about.

WholeFoods Magazine

2024 46th Annual Retailer Survey

How are independent natural products retailers navigating in the post-COVID retail landscape? Find out!

February 22, 2024

Jay Jacobowitz, President & Founder, Retail Insights and Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

What is the bottom line for independent natural products retailers? Did they fare better, or worse, during WholeFoods Magazine's 12-month survey period? Find out! PLUS: Don't miss Retail Insights® 2024 Retail Universe for U.S. Premium Natural, Organic Food, Supplement & Personal Care Sales.

3 Issues Impacting Retail Success… Plus Bright Spots on the Horizon

This year’s survey shows pain points, and we want to give retailers the platform to shout out those concerns in the hope that all members of the natural products community will listen and engage.

February 22, 2024

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

WholeFoods Magazine invited independent natural products retailers to sound off. In their own words, they outline the challenges they are facing.

Merchandising Insights

2024: Independent Retailers Peer Into Their Crystal Balls

Our year-end interviews with independent natural products retailers reveal goals, challenges, surprising innovation, and resilience.

January 17, 2024

Jay Jacobowitz, President & Founder, Retail Insights

Our year-end interviews with independent natural products retailers reveal goals, challenges, surprising innovation, and resilience.

Mastel’s Health Foods to Live On With New Ownership

April 4, 2023

Rebecca Viscomi

Ownership of Mastel’s Health Foods, an independently owned health food store, is being taken over by general manager Lauren Gaffney and marketing manager Alina Hornfeldt.