Community Natural Foods launches new membership program and app
Community Natural Foods has announced the launch of its new membership program, delivered through a new app, designed to enhance consumers’ shopping experiences and promote healthy choices.
Nurturing young minds with educational resources that inspire
Spring is coming and, as an ongoing goal to nurture young minds, the Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation continues to offer its educational resources to Canadian primary grade students from kindergarten to grade 3.
Nature’s Fare: offering a compelling in-store experience
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.
A spotlight on the best of our industry’s women: Interview with brenda kirk
In this column, Ellen introduces you to Brenda Kirk, senior vice president of operations and merchandising at Pattison Food Group. During her 45 years in the grocery industry, Brenda has honed her reputation as a dynamic, strategic and committed leader who’s focused on achieving results and doing what’s right for her team and customers.
COTA advocates for organic agriculture
The Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) hosted a Parliamentary Day on November 19, 2024, garnering strong support from Members of Parliament (MPs) and senators to advance the organic sector.
Preparing for trade show season
Trade show season is the perfect opportunity to discover new trends, connect with key partners, and fine-tune your store’s strategy. Are you prepared to make the most of it?
CHFA NOW: the wellness show of the West is back
Canada’s largest trade show dedicated to natural, organic, and wellness (NOW) products is back in Vancouver, BC, this year from April 25 to 27.
In sales, a good listener always beats a good talker
During the 2024 CHFA NOW in Toronto, two very successful natural health retailers told me that they wished they were making more sales in their stores. I guess all retailers feel this way—who doesn’t want more sales? What made this different, however, was that these two are among the most astute retailers I know. If they are having concerns, it’s likely that many, or most, or all even others are too.