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Perfect Products, Perfect Planograms
Two of the most challenging tasks that retailers face are identifying the best products to feature in-store and establishing ideal planograms to effectively merchandise these products. Unfortunately, these tasks, which are central to driving profitability, are often done inconsistently. It’s a significant undertaking, which explains why it’s frequently neglected. So, how can you optimize your ...
Herbal Relaxants
Have you ever had someone quite seriously get on your nerves? Or perhaps at one point in your life, you felt like you were on the verge of a nervous breakdown. It should come as no surprise that if you have experienced something of this magnitude, then your nervous system might be a bit on ...
Fuel Muscle Growth with a Long-Term Program of Diet & Exercise
For men and women alike, a positive body image is something so many of us want to attain. That often begins with building muscle. Our bodies are equipped with different types of muscles, including skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. Building muscle mass refers to the weight of the muscles in the body, or the total ...
Synthetic Melatonin vs. Phytomelatonin: The Scientific Difference
Are natural source nutraceuticals better than the synthetic version? The honest answer is sometimes yes, sometimes no. It really depends on whether the science on that nutraceutical can show a demonstrable difference. For most of the time melatonin has been on the market there has really been no opportunity to answer this question since synthetic ...
SENPA, Inc.’s SOHO Expo Shifts the Paradigm
For more than 53 years, the non-profit organization SENPA, Inc. has produced the independent natural products trade show, SOHO Expo, the first weekend in December in Orlando, FL. This popular networking event has had continuous industry support throughout the years and continues to be a go-to event for supply exhibitors who want to showcase new ...
9 Ways to Keep Connected to Your Community
For any business, or any individual for that matter, to thrive and feel connected, they need to be an active part of their community. Chances are good that your store is already a destination in your community for health-minded individuals–people who want to take care of themselves and associate with others who feel the same ...
Your Health Matters: An Affordable Experience in New England
Since 1992, David J. Termine, co-owner of Your Health Matters, a natural products retail store in Sturbridge, MA, has worked in sales, various independent stores and large retail chains. When Termine worked as an account executive for New Chapter, a vitamin and supplement manufacturer based in Brattleboro, VT, he was involved with promotion of new ...
12 Tips for Fighting Alzheimer’s
1. Think With Your Heart Have you ever been told not to think with your heart? Well, think again! Several factors famous for heart health are turning out to be just as important for brain health. High blood pressure, cholesterol and atherosclerosis all increase your risk of Alzheimer’s. Elevated homocysteine is a known risk factor ...
Sid Shastri MSc, Director of Research, Kaneka Nutrients
Sid Shastri MSc is Texas-based Kaneka Nutrients’ director of research. An alumnus of University of California, Berkeley, he received his undergraduate degree in human biodynamics, and obtained his Master of Science degree in human nutrition. Shastri’s background includes formulating nutritional products in a variety of different combinations and formats. At Kaneka, Shastri applies expertise in ...
When Good is Just Not Enough, Seek Retail Greatness
America is built on small businesses, but competition from the masses is growing every day. For many independent retailers across America, failure is not an option. It’s a personal and profound mission to make a difference in the health of our communities. With increased competition comes greater demands on store management, and being good at ...
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