June 2012: Market Overview

Summer Auerbach's Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Markets shone through cloudy economic times. This year's market survey shows her stores aren't the only ones growing.

Bulletin Board — The voice of the industry

May 22, 2012

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Retailers, get Whole Foods' number 1

Whole Foods now boasts 317 stores worldwide; posing both good and bad news for its competitors....More
May 24, 2012

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Retailer Roundtable: Which products are selling surprisingly well in your store?

Retailers clue us in to what products are defying odds and selling well in their stores....More
Apr. 25, 2012

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5 minutes with Dr. Mimi Guarneri, Founder, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine

Mimi Guarneri, MD, renowned cardiologist and author of The Heart Speaks and keynote speaker at this year’s Natural Products Association MarketPlace in Las Vegas, promotes a comprehensive approach to well-being....More
May 22, 2012

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Behind the scenes at NPA MarketPlace 2012

Marketing Manager Candy Campbell gives insight into what NPA MarketPlace will have to offer this June....More

In the Aisle — What to stock

May 24, 2012

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Natural and organic pet food poised for growth 1

Pet owners are increasingly interested in feeding their pets as well as they feed themselves—and that means natural and organic....More
May 22, 2012

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5 functional—and natural—dog treats 1

The latest natural dog treats deliver functional health and wellness benefits. Here are some of our favorites.
May 24, 2012

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NFM Secret Shopper: Can eating too much soy be bad for my health? 3

Each month, NFM’s secret shopper heads incognito into a natural products store with a question. The employee’s answer—and our expert’s evaluation of the response—is reported here. Our aim: to help you improve your store’s customer service....More
May 24, 2012

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9 ways to improve your distributor relationships

Industry experts share their advice for creating stronger partnerships with distributors to help you reach your store's goals....More

The Industry — 2012 Market Overivew

May 29, 2012

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NFM Market Overview 2012: Natural stays on perennial path to growth

Some may be boo-hooing the economy, but Summer Auerbach of Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Markets and other natural products retailers are thriving....More
May 29, 2012

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NFM Market Overview 2012: Methodology 2

Natural Foods Merchandiser is out with the 2012 edition of its Market Overview....More
May 29, 2012

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NFM Market Overview 2012: Organic growth rebounds 1

Data suggests that the recession for organic shoppers is over. Vicky Uhland breaks down the industry....More
May 29, 2012

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NFM Market Overview 2012: What's driving supplement sales?

Here’s what’s moving supplement sales in the natural channel and beyond....More
May 29, 2012

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NFM Market Overview 2012: What's fueling the natural personal care category? 1

Improved offerings and holistic shopping habits bolster the health and beauty category as natural care lines garner customer attention....More
May 29, 2012

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NFM Market Overview 2012: Are fermented foods tomorrow's soy? 2

Hot headlines and trendy diets keep specialty category sales changing. Is it time to say hello to pickled foods and goodbye to soy?...More

Research — Your science questions answered

May 10, 2012

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Meta-analysis contradicts popular belief about fish oil supplements 2

Do fish oil supplements really help the heart? A meta-analysis published in April challenged the common belief. Natural Foods Merchandiser chats with the study's co-author about the research....More
May 11, 2012

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GOED: Consumers not likely to lose faith in omega-3 supplements

Experts say that the findings of a recent analysis of studies on omega-3s and heart health are not strong enough to sway consumers away from the supplements....More

Checkout — A retail case study

May 29, 2012

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Retail trends from Jimbo's... Naturally!

Jim "Jimbo" Someck has seen trends come and go and the competition grow in his almost 40 years in the natural foods business. Learn his survival tips and get his take on growing categories....More
May 22, 2012

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3 tips for surviving in a competitive retail environment

Jimbo Someck of Jimbo's Naturally! gives his advice for competing in a challenging natural products retail environment....More

June 2012: Market Overview

Bulletin Board — The voice of the industry

Retailers, get Whole Foods' number 1

Retailer Roundtable: Which products are selling surprisingly well in your store?

5 minutes with Dr. Mimi Guarneri, Founder, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine

Behind the scenes at NPA MarketPlace 2012

In the Aisle — What to stock

Natural and organic pet food poised for growth 1

5 functional—and natural—dog treats 1

NFM Secret Shopper: Can eating too much soy be bad for my health? 3

9 ways to improve your distributor relationships

The Industry — 2012 Market Overivew

NFM Market Overview 2012: Natural stays on perennial path to growth

NFM Market Overview 2012: Methodology 2

NFM Market Overview 2012: Organic growth rebounds 1

NFM Market Overview 2012: What's driving supplement sales?

NFM Market Overview 2012: What's fueling the natural personal care category? 1

NFM Market Overview 2012: Are fermented foods tomorrow's soy? 2

Research — Your science questions answered

Meta-analysis contradicts popular belief about fish oil supplements 2

GOED: Consumers not likely to lose faith in omega-3 supplements

Checkout — A retail case study

Retail trends from Jimbo's... Naturally!

3 tips for surviving in a competitive retail environment

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June 2012: Market Overview

Bulletin Board — The voice of the industry

In the Aisle — What to stock

The Industry — 2012 Market Overivew

Research — Your science questions answered

Checkout — A retail case study

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