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Retailers and Manufacturers Reflect on Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

by Eric Munson | October 7, 2024

When Hurricane Helene made landfall last month, it caused immense destruction to the Southeastern United States, particularly North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. At the time of publication, there are at least 227 deaths and hundreds unaccounted for. AccuWeather estimated the total damage could reach $250 billion. North Carolina-based herbal supplement manufacturer Gaia Herbs’ farm in ...

Sprouts Farmers Market Expanding to More Communities

by Eric Munson | August 30, 2024

Sprouts Farmers Market (Phoenix, AZ) announced it will be opening 10 new stores in the coming months. The accelerated growth of part of the company’s goal of opening 35 new locations during its fiscal year 2024, the company said. Sprouts’ physical growth is in line with its financial growth. The new locations consist of: Nov. ...

Natural Products Industry Mourns Loss of Sally J. Byrd, ND

by Eric Munson | July 24, 2024

On July 18, 2024, Sally J. Byrd, ND, ACC, MCC died at age 66 in Flagler Beach, FL. In addition to her work as a naturopathic doctor, Byrd was the owner of Earthwave Travel in Flagler Beach. She spent many years traveling domestically and internationally throughout her career. On her website, she described her focus ...

Walmart Embraces Pet Category With Opening of its First Pet Services Center

by Eric Munson | September 25, 2023

On Sept. 22, Walmart opened its first pet services center in Dallas, GA. The pilot program offers both veterinary care and grooming services. Veterinary care includes vaccines, wellness exams and minor medical services. Grooming services include baths, nail trims, teeth cleaning, ear cleaning, basic hair trims and a self-serve dog wash. The Georgia location is ...

Amazon’s Renewable Energy Will Power Mississippi Whole Foods Market

by Angela Sabarese | July 31, 2023

Amazon has announced that it is expanding its renewable energy footprint across the southeastern U.S.—and a new wind farm in Mississippi will be used to power the company’s fulfillment centers, as well as a Whole Foods Market location. Mississippi’s first utility-scale wind farm, called the Delta wind project, will be located in Tunica County. The ...

Industry Members Respond to Earth Fare and Lucky’s Market Closures

by Nicholas Saraceno | February 4, 2020

On Feb. 3, Earth Fare, the North Carolina-based specialty natural and organic grocery store and full-service supermarket, announced that it will begin inventory liquidation sales at all of its stores. All employees have been notified of the impending closure of the company’s stores and corporate office. The company will continue to pursue a sale of ...

Lucky’s Market Closing Most of Its Stores

by Nicholas Saraceno | January 27, 2020

The regional grocery chain Lucky’s Market is closing most of its stores and laying off thousands of employees in a matter of weeks, the Sun Sentinel reported on Jan. 21. The 17-year-old company has about 39 stores in 10 states. Lucky’s plans to close 32 of those stores by Feb. 12 and lay off about 2,500 employees, ...

Organic & Natural Submits Petition to FDA for Vitamin D, Preterm Birth Health Claim

by Nicholas Saraceno | April 2, 2018

Organic & Natural Health Association submitted a petition to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), requesting that the agency permit dietary supplements containing vitamin D to make a health claim concerning the association between vitamin D and a decreased risk of preterm births. The nutrition trade organization has asked the FDA to acknowledge numerous studies ...

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