January: The art of heart

Betsy Billingslea puts the “person” into personalized health with a high-touch approach to customer service at Betsy’s Health Foods in Houston. Read about her philosophy and how others use technology to serve individuals.

Bulletin Board — The voice of the industry

Dec. 21, 2012

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Natural Foods Merchandiser

Retailer Roundtable: What's attracting new customers to your store? 1

Natural retailers reveal creative strategies for increasing foot traffic and dollars spent in store....More
Dec. 21, 2012

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Natural Foods Merchandiser

Institute of Integrative Nutrition sends in the health coaches 4

The Institute of Integrative Nutrition's school’s more than 30,000 students and graduates are prepared to address myriad health concerns and support clients in doctors’ offices, health clinics and stores like yours....More

In the Aisle — What to stock

Jan. 2, 2013

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Natural Foods Merchandiser

Weight loss products trim waistlines, fatten sales margins 1

Helping shoppers find nutrients that may speed weight loss—when combined with a diet and exercise program—is great, and retailers can feel good about recommending these standout products to customers....More
Jan. 2, 2013

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Natural Foods Merchandiser

How a POS system can maximize your store's profits 1

Three experts share the best ways to use a point-of-sale (POS) system to bolster business and, ultimately, put more money in your registers....More
Jan. 2, 2013

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Natural Foods Merchandiser

NFM Secret Shopper: How do I know whether a food is really raw?

As no standard or legal definition exists for "raw" as it pertains to food labeling, the term can mean many things. Expert educator Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, sheds some light....More

Feature — Helping the individual

Jan. 2, 2013

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Natural Foods Merchandiser

Tech advancements increase individualized health solutions in stores 2

Technological game changers are updating the future of made-to-order natural retail....More
Jan. 3, 2013

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Natural Foods Merchandiser

Customer-centric retailing makes lifestyle detectives of employees 1

Taking customers' health, and budget, to heart, employees at Betsy’s Health Foods in Houston act as lifestyle detectives, sleuthing the whole person for the best results....More

Research — Your science questions answered

Jan. 3, 2013

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Natural Foods Merchandiser

Study suggests low-GI diet may keep cancer away 7

Does a carb/cancer connection exist? New research by the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston suggests so....More

In the Office — Practical business practices

Jan. 3, 2013

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Natural Foods Merchandiser

Closing your accountability loop opens doors to higher morale

When leaders ensure accountability at every level of an organization, including themselves, workplace morale improves. Close your accountability loop with this tool for setting employee expectation....More
Jan. 2, 2013

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Free downloadable toolkit: 30 social media tips to boost store sales 1

Wondering what to post to your natural store’s social networks? Use these 30 tips to engage shoppers online. Bonus: Most tips take 10 minutes or less....More

Industry Insider — A roundup of natural industry news

Jan. 3, 2013

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Sprouts Farmers Market OK trifecta, Better For You Foods sells 15 natural frozen pizzas and more industry news

Catch up on the latest company, people and product news with the monthly Industry Insider column....More

Checkout — A retail case study

Jan. 3, 2013

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Natural Foods Merchandiser

Become a gluten-free destination 1

At Dorothy Lane Markets, shoppers with a gluten intolerance or celiac diagnosis don’t spend too much time lamenting the foods they can no longer eat, because they’re met with a bevy of resources to help them take control of their health....More

January: The art of heart

Bulletin Board — The voice of the industry

Retailer Roundtable: What's attracting new customers to your store? 1

Institute of Integrative Nutrition sends in the health coaches 4

In the Aisle — What to stock

Weight loss products trim waistlines, fatten sales margins 1

How a POS system can maximize your store's profits 1

NFM Secret Shopper: How do I know whether a food is really raw?

Feature — Helping the individual

Tech advancements increase individualized health solutions in stores 2

Customer-centric retailing makes lifestyle detectives of employees 1

Research — Your science questions answered

Study suggests low-GI diet may keep cancer away 7

In the Office — Practical business practices

Closing your accountability loop opens doors to higher morale

Free downloadable toolkit: 30 social media tips to boost store sales 1

Industry Insider — A roundup of natural industry news

Sprouts Farmers Market OK trifecta, Better For You Foods sells 15 natural frozen pizzas and more industry news

Checkout — A retail case study

Become a gluten-free destination 1

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January: The art of heart

Bulletin Board — The voice of the industry

In the Aisle — What to stock

Feature — Helping the individual

Research — Your science questions answered

In the Office — Practical business practices

Industry Insider — A roundup of natural industry news

Checkout — A retail case study

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