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2025 Retailer of the Year: Kimberton Whole Foods

How sharing the wealth has led to abundance for the Kimberton Whole Foods community and beyond.

August 28, 2025

From modest farm stand to a string of Kimberton Whole Foods locations, check out what makes WholeFoods Magazine's 2025 Retailer of the Year shine.

Merchandising Insights

Success, Succession, and Holding Steady

The 2024-2025 view from U.S. independents.

June 6, 2025

Jay Jacobowitz, President & Founder, Retail Insights

Our cross-country survey of independent natural products retailers reveals widespread resilience. Find out what they told us.

2025 Success Toolkit

2025 Challenges & Opportunities

In this special section, find the insights you need to support the health of your business, and the industry overall, in the year ahead.

January 16, 2025

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

What are the most pressing issues impacting the natural products industry today, and what actions are needed to help sure a healthier future?

Read valuable perspectives from leading industry experts representing CRN, CHPA, Organic & Natural Health, INFRA, SENPA, WIN, GOED, U.S. Hemp Roundtable, ITC + GPA, and MAHO. You'll find the updates, insights, and action steps you need to help support the wellbeing of your business, and the industry overall, in the year ahead.

The Buzz in Natural: October 2024

A roundup of thought-provoking posts we saw on social media!

September 26, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Check out the thought-provoking posts members of the natural products industry are sharing social media!

2024 Retailer of the Year: Cambridge Naturals

Celebrating 50 years of service to the community.

September 3, 2024

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Celebrating 50 years of wellness, community, and growth at Cambridge Naturals.

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Positively Natural Network Hosts Premiere Expo for Independents

The event will bring together industry insiders and independent retailers.

July 10, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

The Naturally Independent Expo will debut in Palm Springs, CA, in October 2024.

Merchandising Insights

DSHEA at 30—Where’s our grassroots army?

U.S. independent retailers share their thoughts on the state of the industry.

June 13, 2024

Jay Jacobowitz, President & Founder, Retail Insights

Does the natural products industry still have the cohesiveness to fight the constant legislative battles to preserve access to our products? A new survey of U.S. independent retailers highlights the challenges.

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.

2024 Success Toolkit!

Your action guide to supporting the health of the natural products industry—and your business—in the year ahead.

January 17, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Leading industry experts and analysts offer key insights and action steps that can help you grow your business while also supporting the greater good of the industry at large, and fostering future success.