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.
I’m writing to you on Nov. 3, 2020, Election Day, from my kitchen counter in Washington, D.C. It’s the place I’ve called home for 37 years, and in some ways, it is barely recognizable. The eerily quiet streets of downtown Georgetown and other cityscapes are lined with plywood-covered shops. During...
With so many health-transforming books being released, WholeFoods wanted to know what the experts are reading. Here, functional medicine coach Kate Motz, author of Revolutionary Weight Loss, shares her thoughts on three books she couldn’t put down, all of which help deliver a precious gift: More joy and less stress! ...
Reading a supplement label is complicated. There are so many parts, some mandated by law like a Supplements Facts panel, others just good practice. Frequently, hidden in the label is an increasingly important gem, an indication that the product contains a special, branded ingredient. What’s so important about that? ...
The Immunity Fix: Strengthen Your Immune System, Fight Off Infections, Reverse Chronic Disease and Live a Healthier Life by Dr. James DiNicolantonio and Siim Land is a new comprehensive guide covering the latest science and strategies to optimize immune health. As the authors note, the COVID-19 pandemic is serving as a...
Silicon is essential to healthy skin, nails, joints, and hair. As discussed in Parts 1-3 with silicon expert Richard Passwater, Jr., silicon activates the genes and enzymes needed for their health. This month, we will take a look at the role of silicon in nail and hair health. Rich Passwater,...
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.
In June, we published Part I of this series of retailer interviews about the response to the pandemic. Here, we follow up as of early October, and sincerely thank those independents who generously shared their thoughts and observations. Home Delivery Northern New England retailer: “Delivery logistics are challenging. We...
A member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), rosemary is a fragrant, powerful-smelling herb native to the Mediterranean region, but now grown worldwide for use as a spice and a medicinal herb. The sturdy plant can grow in harsher climates and in rocky, rough terrain, but tends to thrive best in...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Each year, in our spotlight coverage of the WholeFoods Magazine Retailer of the Year (ROTY), we ask the honorees to share their insights and advice for achieving success. When I asked Jon Roesser, General Manager for 2020 ROTY winner Weavers Way Cooperative Association, for a nugget of wisdom, he replied,...
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