What’s selling in personal care, and why.There are thousands and thousands of natural health and beauty aids (HABA) on the market, so a SKU must be pretty special to stand out from the crowd. WholeFoods recently spoke with several players in the personal care market about what makes a best...
Why women should consider safer feminine hygiene alternatives.Women have plenty of choices when it comes to feminine hygiene, but do they understand how much this decision can affect their health and the environment? The feminine hygiene products on drug store shelves contain harmful chemicals and synthetic materials, which can become...
Enjoy summer safely with these sun care tips.Flip-flops? Check. Beach towel? Check. Hazardous chemicals masquerading as sun protection? Check! Your customers may think they’re protecting their skin by packing that drug store SPF 50 product, but questionable ingredients should make them think twice. Ensure your customers enjoy the summer sun...
What shoppers need to know about this beauty craze.What would you think of using a facial product that improves the skin? That’s great, right? How about one that also cuts some steps out of your beauty routine? Fantastic! Now, what about one that creates a winning trifecta with results, quick...
The ballots are in. The votes are tallied. And now without further ado, we are thrilled to share with you the winners of the 2014 WholeFoods Natural Choice Awards. For 11 years, WholeFoods Magazine has been sending out questionnaires to all of our retailer readers, asking for votes on best...
Industry experts share advice for keeping hair in place, and skin soft, supple and youthful.Pop quiz! Question 1: Which is the body’s largest organ? The skin, so you’d better take care of it. It’s one of the first places to show that something’s not quite right with the...
Nature’s best ingredients for healthy hair care.Everyone wants healthy, beautiful hair, but traditional hair care products contain strange chemicals (what is “methylisothiazolinone”?) that don’t take care of hair at all! Your customers are looking instead for natural ingredients to cleanse their scalps and nourish their hair. Let’s discuss some oils...
How natural ingredients can help keep your choppers clean and healthy.Pick up a tube of toothpaste and read the label. If you find ingredients you can’t pronounce, take caution. While brushing is a healthy habit that contributes to one’s overall wellbeing, some ingredients found in traditional products may do more...
Demand for natural products is as strong as ever, according to data collected in the 36th Annual WholeFoods Retailer Survey. Independent stores that participated in this year’s survey had a strong showing in 2013, selling a combined $741 million throughout their more than 1.24 million ft2 of total retail space.
How topicals can help shoppers get a leg up on pain-free walking.Did you know about half of your clientele are suffering in vein? Varicose and spider veins are likely plaguing many of your shoppers…and you can help. Got the Blues? About 50% of Americans are affected by varicose veins (1).
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