Healthstoresuk

24/12/2025

As we close out 2025, we just want to say one thing… thank you.

To every independent health store, partner and supporter in our community –, thank you for everything you’ve given this year. It’s been incredible spending time in stores, having conversations, sharing ideas and seeing first-hand the care you bring to your communities every single day.

Independent health retail is built on trust, knowledge and people who genuinely care – and that shows in everything you do.

As we look ahead to 2026, keep watching. Change is coming, and it’s being shaped to benefit all of us. We can’t wait to share more in the new year.

But for now – thank you for serving your community.
Thank you for supporting your customers.

Thank you for the work you do.

And don’t forget to thank yourself too.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a positive, healthy New Year 🎄

05/12/2025

The Budget hit independent retailers hard and we need your voice.

We’ve created a very short, very easy, 2-minute survey so we can show government exactly how these changes are impacting independent health stores.

Rising rates. Higher wages. Frozen VAT threshold. Stealth taxes.
It’s pressure from every angle and we need real data to take forward.

BIRA is lobbying nationally.
We’re adding your health-store-specific evidence to strengthen that message.

🎁 Complete the survey & enter the draw to win a hamper of goodies!

👉 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/FKcdktGAjajF3WpG6

Your voice matters.
Your store matters.
Let’s make sure the government hears us.

Mel & Len, Co-Chairs, Health Stores UK

14/03/2025

Supporting the Industry: Natural Health Trade Summit Gives Back with £12K+ in Retail Visitor Incentives

New for 2025, the Natural Health Trade Summit is giving independent health food retailers £100 to spend with any exhibitor at this month's event in Manchester!

Visiting independent health food store owners will be given a voucher to redeem with any exhibitor worth £100 (trade/retail price, not RRP) with the organiser, Target Publishing, arranging payment (terms and conditions apply - see website for full information).

Retailers can also claim £20 cash-back towards their travel and parking.

Register to visit free at 👉 www.nhtsummit.co.uk/register

Healthstoresuk

14/03/2025

Join the free roundtable discussion at this weekend's Natural Health Trade Summit, Manchester, where you'll gain valuable insights from experienced retailers who are shaping the future of the health food industry.

Register to visit free 👉 nhtsummit.co.uk

Healthstoresuk

20/11/2024

Register now for our next Shoptalk webinar

Join our latest Shoptalk webinar to discuss how to optimise your store for impulse buys

28/10/2024

How much do you value cash in your store?
Bira is working with UK Finance and other organisations who form the UK’s wholesale cash industry to gain vital information to ensure businesses get the best possible service.

The Bira Retail Payments Survey 2024, are seeking an updated understanding of independent retailers’ attitude to cash, cash acceptance, and insight into the use of different cash denominations. as well as to understand businesses’ experience of the UK’s banking hubs.

Please help by taking a few minutes to answer this short survey, the details of which will remain completely confidential.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

02/10/2024

https://healthstores.uk/2024/10/01/health-food-store-is-the-absolute-hero-of-viridian-founders-new-childrens-story/

A health food store is the “absolute hero” of a new children’s story by Viridian Nutrition founder and Health Stores UK committee member, Cheryl Thallon  My Mum Ran a 5K tells the story of a nutritionally challenged racoon family whose lives take a turn for there better when they discover the...

29/09/2024

Say hello to our Partners at this month’s NHT Summit

If you’re attending this month’s NHT Summit in Bristol (29 September, Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol), make sure you drop by to say hello to our Partner brands who are exhibiting – Viridian Nutrition, Pharma Nord, Take on Goliath, A.Vogel and bio-nature.

16/09/2024

Sign up for our next Shoptalk on Planning for the Festive Season.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1015149378117?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/07/2024

If you are looking for guidance or ideas on how to get involved in Independents’ Day UK click the link below,

Independents' Day UK is campaign that independent retailers across sectors and throughout the country can use to promote their own businesses online and in their own communities. We call it a grassroots movement because it needs your active involvement and support. The campaign has been designed for...

14/03/2024

Please take the survey titled "Bira Retail Crime Survey - March 2024". Your feedback is important!

20/02/2024

Health store MASTERMIND session next Wednesday Feb 28th, 6pm to 7pm.

What keeps you awake at night? Need inspiration or advice? This mastermind group (retailers helping retailers) co-hosted by myself, could be just what you need.

As well as subjects that come up on the night, I have some stuff to share about in-store signage, window planning (with examples) and how to get the most out of trade shows...

I look forward to seeing you next Wednesday. Book your ticket here....

The first in a new series of Health Store Mastermind Forums took place earlier this month, generating a lively, interactive discussion on a range of topical retailing issues.  Around 30 retailers took part in the first of the informal ‘drop in’ Zoom sessions, co-hosted by Health Stores UK and C...