At the 2024 CHFA NOW, held in Vancouver, retailers were encouraged to participate and share their experiences in an idea exchange during a retailer roundtable.

 Attending retailers were split into five groups and each group was asked a question about a pressing issue impacting the natural health retail industry—rent inflation, vendor relations, supply chain, consumer education, and ethical initiatives and sustainability practices.

One of the two big news items to come from Nature’s Fare Markets in BC recently is the announcement of a new store, set to open in 2026. This new location will be in Chilliwack, about two hours east of downtown Vancouver, in the Fraser Valley. It will measure a robust 24,000 sq. ft., making it the largest of the group’s eight stores. It edges out the 21,000 sq. ft. Kamloops location, which opened in 2023. 

At the 2024 CHFA NOW, held in Vancouver, retailers were encouraged to participate and share their experiences in an idea exchange during a retailer roundtable.

Attending retailers were split into five groups and each group was asked a question about a pressing issue impacting the natural health retail industry—rent inflation, vendor relations, supply chain, consumer education, and ethical practices and sustainability initiatives.

In Sherbrooke, in Quebec’s spectacular Eastern Townships, you will find A Fleur de Vie.

 A Fleur de Vie, a natural health store that prides itself on a deep commitment to personal customer service, is one of the beacons of natural health in this city located in the province’s southeast corner.

As the natural health industry grapples with post-pandemic recovery, many businesses are working hard to bounce back from the economic blows dealt by lockdowns and remote work.

This recovery has been more challenging for health food and supplement stores located in the PATH, Toronto’s 30 km-long underground walkway system that connects over 75 buildings in the downtown core.

At the 2024 CHFA NOW, held in Vancouver, retailers were encouraged to participate and share their experiences in an idea exchange during a retailer roundtable.

Attending retailers were split into five groups and each group was asked a question about a pressing issue impacting the natural health retail industry—rent inflation, vendor relations, supply chain, consumer education, and ethical practices and sustainability practices.

From high-quality products to sustainable practices, Vita Health is more than just a health food store—it’s a family business deeply connected to its community and dedicated to empowering people to lead healthier lives.

Being a humble individual, Janine Favreau didn’t want a big fuss made of her 40th anniversary as the owner of the Nutters Everyday Naturals in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. This milestone makes her Nutters’ longest serving franchisee.

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.

More than ever before, consumers are looking for credible information about which products to try, initiatives to support, and supplements to seek out. In your quest to provide this vital guidance to your customers, the timing has never been better to include our industry’s most trusted source to your sales team: alive magazine. For 50 years, alive magazine has delivered engaging, reliable, and cutting-edge natural health information.

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.

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.

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.”

CNHR talked to Joe D’Addario, Nature’s Emporium co-founder and CEO, about the importance of store lighting. Joe has been in natural health retailing since 1993. During this time, he discovered the role his store’s lighting played: how it highlighted products and set the atmosphere for different parts of the store. In this article, Joe shares some of his thoughts on helping you present your store in a better “light.”

Pura Vida Nutrition Store, located in the heart of Renfrew, Ontario, and owned by Kathy Lofthouse, is a haven for natural health enthusiasts seeking alternatives to the mainstream. One thing that sets Pura Vida apart from other natural health stores is its charming location—nestled within a 150-year-old house, Pura Vida is a nostalgic encounter for most Renfrew residents.