Store visits in Vancouver
Thanks to Alyssa Laing, an independent account manager who represents CanPrev and Orange Naturals in lower mainland BC, for taking me and Christina Barrett, medical director, Orange Naturals, to some stores just prior to CHFA NOW Vancouver.
The Pantry Natural Foods: 50 years of serving the community in Mission, BC
The Pantry Natural Foods, Mission, BC, turned 50 this year. It was founded in 1974 by Jenne and Harold Greger and is now owned and managed by their daughter Margot Greger.
The Big Carrot through 40 years: strong values, unique products, passionate staff power
The Big Carrot, Toronto, Ontario, turned 40 last year. Started in 1983 by nine founders as a worker’s co-op, The Big Carrot is one of the city’s longest established traditional health food stores.
Health First Network AGM: a celebration of 25 years
The Health First Network (HFN) annual general meeting (AGM) in Toronto this year was special as it marked the 25th anniversary of the founding of this retailer organization.
Effect of “rent-flation” on natural health retailing community
While the world has slowly but steadily recovered from the fallout of COVID-19 pandemic, retailers are still dealing with its aftereffects—specifically from a phenomenon called “rent-flation.”