UPDATE: Expo West 2020 Postponed Anaheim, CA—On March 1, 2020, New Hope Network issued an open letter with updated information regarding novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The letter acknowledges: "Many of our partners due to attend Expo West have urged us to continue with the show. Many have suggested we postpone it.
St. Paul, MN—The Independent Natural Food Retailers Association’s (INFRA) Board of Directors announced in a press release that Founder and President/CEO Corinne Shindelar is stepping down, effective March 1, 2020. She held her position for 15 years. Cheryl Hughes, Board Chair, said in the release: “The Board is honored that...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA), which had filed for bankruptcy protection in August 2019, announced on February 19 that it will exit chapter 11 bankruptcy effective immediately. NPA explained in a press relaase that a judge granted its filing to dismiss the case after just over six months of...
Washington, D.C.—A coalition of Industry trade associations is reminding consumers and retailers that dietary supplements cannot claim to treat, prevent, or cure the coronavirus, in a statement released Tuesday. The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and the United Natural Products...
Washington, D.C.—President Trump has requested $5 million dollars to regulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry in the administration's new FY2021 budget, according to a press release from the Natural Products Association (NPA). The request would allow the FDA to “continue enforcing the law to protect patients and the public while also...
Niwot, CO—Lucky’s Market, which confirmed in January that it would be closing most stores, issued a press release on February 4 announcing that it has entered into new Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs) for a total of seven locations. The APAs are with Southeastern Grocers, Seabra Foods and Hitchcock’s Markets: The...
Asheville, NC—Earth Fare, a specialty natural and organic grocery store and full-service supermarket that was founded in 1975 and has locations across 10 states in the Southeast, mid-Atlantic, and Midwest, announced that it will begin inventory liquidation sales at all of its stores. The company said in a press release...
Niwot, CO—Lucky’s Market has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with a group led by Bo and Trish Sharon, the company’s founders, for seven locations that will continue to operate, according to a press release. The stores are located in Traverse City, MI; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Columbia, MO; Melbourne,...
Niwot, CO—Natural foods chain Lucky's Market, which last week announced the closure of most of its locations, issued the following updates on January 27: Lucky's will continue to operate seven of its locations, including its markets in Traverse City, MI; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Columbia, MO; Melbourne, FL; North Boulder...
Boulder, CO—Following reports that multiple stores would be closing, Lucky’s Market issued a statement announcing that it began closing certain locations on Wednesday, January, 22, 2020, as part of its restructuring efforts. After exploring multiple alternatives, the announcement says, the company made the decision to close various stores and to...
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