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November 2012: Looking forward

Pat Sardell of Country Vitamins in Corvallis, Ore. says her customers want cost-effective and natural alternatives to address emerging health concerns. Read how you can promote your consumers' wellness in these areas: 

  • Blood-sugar management
  • Cognitive health
  • Inflammation

Bulletin Board — The voice of the industry

  • Oct. 31, 2012
    Article
    Natural Foods Merchandiser

    Do acquisitions of small natural brands hurt the industry? 2

    With several acquisitions of natural companies taking place over the last year, we asked retailers to share their thoughts on them....More
  • Nov. 4, 2012
    Article
    Natural Foods Merchandiser

    Brenda Watson tackles omega-3 confusion 2

    We asked the digestive health expert to share her best education tips for retailers and tell us about The Heart of Perfect Health, her new PBS special airing in November and December....More
  • Nov. 5, 2012
    Article

    Will millennials knock off traditional grocery?

    Food retailers and manufacturers face a tidal wave of change as one mega-generation (millennials born between 1982 and 2001) comes of age and another (the baby boomers) moves into the next phase of life....More
  • Nov. 5, 2012
    Article
    Natural Foods Merchandiser

    How to utilize the wisdom of DSHEA

    What must retailers know about the DSHEA law for stocking, product research and customer education?...More

In the Aisle — What to stock

  • Nov. 5, 2012
    Article
    Natural Foods Merchandiser

    Performance beverages dominate functional category 1

    The latest in the category play up whole-food ingredients recognized as healthy to promote functional nutrition....More
  • Nov. 5, 2012
    Article
    Natural Foods Merchandiser

    NFM Secret Shopper: Should I take a synthetic or food-based multivitamin? 1

    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
  • Nov. 5, 2012
    Article
    Natural Foods Merchandiser

    9 expert ways to manage categories to increase ROI 1

    Strategic category management can help make sense of the chaos and drive sales of new and existing products. Follow these expert tips to get the highest return on your investment....More

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Research — Your science questions answered

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Checkout — A retail case study

  • Nov. 5, 2012
    Article
    Natural Foods Merchandiser

    Make your store a health and wellness standout

    By changing the focus of their gourmet goods delivery company from specialty foods to prioritizing health, Keith Kantor's business is thriving and now receives referral customers from the community hospital....More
  • Nov. 5, 2012
    Article
    Natural Foods Merchandiser

    3 tips to make your store a health destination

    Help your customers embrace natural living and a healthy lifestyle with these three ideas from Service Foods....More

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