Retail Insights

WholeFoods Magazine’s 45^th Annual Retailer Survey

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Retail Insights® 2023 Retail Universe

The most in-depth analysis of sales, operating profits, and marketing strategies for U.S. independent natural products retailers available anywhere.

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Bonus! 45^th Annual Retail Survey Charts and Tables.

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Stay tuned!
For our May webinar/podcast where Jay Jacobowitz and Maggie Jaqua discuss the findings in this year’s 45th Annual Retailer Survey.

LOOKING BACK AND AHEAD: 2022 REVIEW, 2023 OUTLOOK

What forces in 2022 will continue in 2023, and which ones will change? Here’s my best guess on a few.... Read more...

!?! STAFFING. YOU’RE NOT ALONE.

A late September survey of independent natural products retailers across the country about their workforces reveals common problems, continuing pressures, and some silver linings... Read more...

ARE YOU SEEING NEW FACES?

A shrinking generation of original natural products shoppers is a problem for independents... Read more...

POST-PANDEMIC, WHAT DO SHOPPERS THINK ABOUT FOOD?

Here’s a number that shows current U.S. thinking: North American air-passenger traffic in May 2022 surged 203% compared to May 2021. Most of us, it appears, have decided to live with a mutating virus and return to normal life... Read more...

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR STORE?

Is now a good time to sell your store? Yes, if you’ve got good profits. What are good profits? Net profits—cash that remains available to you at the end of each year after you’ve paid all your expenses... Read more...