In September, we outlined the most important steps we believe you need to take to get your store ready for a successful sale. To quickly recap, and expand on these ideas: 1. Detach yourself emotionally from the value of your business, so that you can negotiate effectively with prospective buyers,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There is a lot of talk today about energy efficiency in store design, from enclosed recirculating heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, to low-emissions refrigeration systems, and lighting. And who is against reducing Earth’s atmospheric carbon load? But here’s the thing: of all your store’s systems, lighting may have the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are like the majority of owners of U.S. independent natural organic products stores, you are the founder. You may have started your store 20, 30 or more years ago. If you are thinking about selling, this means you probably don’t have children interested in, or capable of, taking...
By now you've seen the results of the 40th Annual Retailer Survey. Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 2:00pm EST to learn what makes the difference for successful stores — and much more. Click here to sign up! WholeFoods Magazine Editor-in Chief Laurie Petersen and...
What were your sales results for 2016? Overall, according to the just-released Retail Insights’ Retail Universe for Premium Natural, Organic Food, Supplement and Personal Care Sales (see WholeFoods Magazine, January 2017, page 26), total natural products industry sales increased by $2.78 billion, rising 3.8%, to $75.2 billion. Supernaturals including Austin,...
