independent retailers
Nordic Naturals Completes 40th Annual California Coastal Cleanup
Nordic Naturals (Watsonville, CA) successfully completed the 40th Annual California Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 21. The event was led by the California Coastal Commission and brought together 60 Nordic Naturals employees as well as retail partners from across the nation. Nordic Naturals CEO John Stockman and employees gathered at Palm Beach State Park in Watsonville ...
MAHO Expo Returning to Columbus in 2025
The Mid-American Health Organization (MAHO) Expo will be returning to the Hilton Columbus at Easton in Columbus, OH July 25-27, 2025. The theme will be “Cheers to 50 Years!” as MAHO was incorporated in July 1975. MAHO is a Midwest industry trade association that caters to the ideals and sustainability of independent retailers. The 2024 ...
Patrick Sheridan to Speak at Inaugural Naturally Independent Expo
Positively Natural Network announced Patrick Sheridan, CEO of the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) will be the keynote speaker at the new Naturally Independent Expo, which will be held Oct. 25-26 in Palm Springs, CA. Sheridan’s talk is titled “Harnessing Collective Strength: A Roadmap for Independent Retailers in the Natural Products Industry.” According to ...
An Open Invitation to Join SENPA
Open invitation… To what you may ask? SENPA. What is SENPA and why would we want to be part of it? SENPA is a non-profit organization focused on the independent retailer for the last 60-plus years. This group focuses on how to help the “small guys” remain relevant and competitive. How do they do that ...
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 ...
NOW Launches Product Line Exclusively in Physical Stores
NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) introduced 20 new product sizes that are only available for sale in brick and mortar stores. “The idea originated with the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) as something that would support these stores, which very much appeals to NOW,” said Dan Richard, vice president of global sales and marketing ...
Organic & Natural Health Association Hosts “The Nourish Mint”
Industry conferences are central to conversations around new ingredients, products, manufacturing and distribution options. COVID-19 has put the brakes on many natural products industry conferences that were set to facilitate connections and key meetings, starting with Natural Products Expo West the first week of March. With dietary supplements being in higher demand than normal due ...
Washington and the Natural Industry, continued
How does the future look for independent retailers? I certainly hope the independent retailer can survive. We work very hard every day to continue education for the consumer, and my employees staying up on trends will continue to be important. But the companies behind the products need to stand with the retailer when it comes ...
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