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Retailer Roundtable

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  • Retire
    June 7, 2016
    By Pat Sardell

    Looking for the Exit

      Like many independent retailers in our industry, I started my business fueled by a passion to help people with safe natural options to live and enjoy wellness. Opening the door each day and being successful was a one-day-at-a-time endeavor, a committed challenge I willingly took on as I helped...
  • Round1 12
    January 5, 2016
    By Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

    Searching for Answers

    Over the now three and a half decades I have been on the health and nutrition field, it has always been common knowledge that the independent retailer health food supplement store was the “go to” place for all things health and nutrition. In the beginning, it was the place to...
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    October 19, 2015
    By Ramona Billingslea

    3 Keys To An Educated Staff

    For independent retailers seeking to compete in a mass-market world, differentiating ourselves through customer service and an educated staff has become more important than ever. However, when you own your business and are responsible for everything from paying the bills to buying product, finding the time to build a successful...
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  • Retailer of year 10
    September 25, 2015
    By Adam Stark

    Trust

  • Round1 11
    August 31, 2015
    By Cheryl Hughes

    The Value of Sales Representatives

  • Round1 10
    August 7, 2015
    By Whole Earth Center

    Standing with Our Organic Farmers

  • Round1 9
    July 2, 2015
    By Shannon Hoffmann

    Survival Tips for Independent Stores in an Ever Changing Market

  • Round1 8
    June 11, 2015
    By Jonas Buehl

    Streamlining Systems Helps Local Organic Market Crunch Time

  • Round1 7
    May 28, 2015
    By Carolyn Gilles Hannan

    Effective Use of Social Media in the Grocery Industry

  • Round1 6
    May 4, 2015
    By Jim Fallon

    Foundations and Integrity

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