Retailing

What natural retailers are thriving—or struggling—in 2012?

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:23:00 +0000

Dig into a preview of Natural Foods Merchandiser's Market Overview to see which types of natural stores are leading the way (or not) during the down economy.

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Walgreens' move into health and wellness: What natural retailers can learn

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:56:00 +0000

Walgreens' new concept stores are positioning the drugstore chain to compete in the health and wellness market. Here are four ways natural products retailers can compete with the encroaching mass market.

How to get your natural product on The Dr. Oz Show

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:17:00 +0000

With five days notice, Beanitos appeared on Dr. Oz—and the company's sales skyrocketed. Get an insider look into the show, plus tips for manufacturers and retailers to cash in on the Mighty Oz without landing in legal trouble.

When times get tough, millennials stop spending

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:56:00 +0000

Shoppers between the ages of 18 and 34, once considered a "golden ticket" for sales growth by manufacturers and retailers, are now pinching pennies to survive in tough economic times. What can natural products retailers do to attract these valuable consumers?

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6 ways natural retailers can give back

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:52:00 +0000

This week, UNFI announced the formation of a foundation to keep giving back. It's charity like this that should inspire all of us in the natural industry to give back to our communities.

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Why retailers should never use the 'Dr. Oz excuse'

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:29:00 +0000

Are you making the Dr. Oz excuse or capitalizing on the Dr. Oz effect in your store? If you choose the latter, here's how profitable your store could become.

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5 innovative ways to grow retail sales

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:02:00 +0000

In an uncertain economy, every dollar counts. Try these five non-traditional and easy ways to increase your retail sales.

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New virtual grocery store Peapod lets consumers shop while they commute

Thu, 10 May 2012 22:19:00 +0000

Peapod's new virtual rail program allows commuters to shop, scan and schedule grocery deliveries— all from their smartphones. Is the model a threat to natural products retailers who also cater to convenience-hungry shoppers?

Retailers, how does your nutrition scoring system rate?

Thu, 03 May 2012 17:16:00 +0000

To help consumers navigate the often confusing world of food, many conventional—and natural—retailers have adopted nutrition scoring systems. But are these systems truly guiding shoppers toward healthier choices?

Indie natural retailer prompts Kashi to go non-GMO

Tue, 01 May 2012 18:35:00 +0000

Kashi pledges to go non-GMO with its major product lines in response to consumer backlash caused by a viral photo from The Green Grocer. Meet the independent retailer who made it all happen and get his advice for becoming an organic advocate.