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Independent Retailers Sound Off

The state of independent natural retail, in their own words.

February 22, 2026

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Independent natural products retailers reflect on the state of business.

CA Wildfires: Impact of the Loss of Small Business on Local Communities

A look at the personal loss, economic loss, and societal loss, plus a look to the future.

January 15, 2025

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

A look at the impacts of the LA wildfires, including information on much-needed resources to meet immediate needs, and insights into what the future may hold.

44th Annual Retailer Survey

February 28, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Jay Jacobowitz and Maggie Jaqua Sponsored by: Nutrasource Most importantly: How are you? This year, the first question in our annual retailer survey was a simple invitation to sound off on pressing matters, to help industry members see beyond the numbers, and hear straight from you, the independent...

Happy Customer: Penn Herb Company

July 15, 2021

Rachel Appleton

Jamie Hickey, a Philadelphia-based NASM, FMS certified trainer, ISSA certified nutritionist and founder of Truism Fitness, is a big fan of shopping locally. In August of 2017, Jamie discovered the Penn Herb Company when he moved to the City of Brotherly Love. Penn Herb Company has held an important role...

NPA Survey Shows Impact of COVID-19 on Industry

May 11, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—In April, a survey conducted by the Natural Products Association (NPA) revealed that 95% of respondents who applied for a small business loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) had been rejected; 88% of respondents said they would reapply when additional resources become available. NPA has now conducted a...

NPA Survey: Natural Products Businesses Hit Hard

April 21, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—A new survey conducted by the Natural Products Association (NPA) provides insight into the hardships businesses in the natural products industry are facing as the COVID-19 public health crisis continues to impact the economy. In the survey, 95% of respondents who applied for a small business loan through the...

Impact of Government Shutdown on Small Business, Health

December 29, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—As the government shutdown that began on December 22 stretches into a second week, CNBC reports that there are no clear signs of a budget deal, and the shutdown is expected to continue into 2019. An overview of the projected impacts of the shutdown was prepared by the Appropriations Committee staff...