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March 25, 2013
Vitamin Shoppe makes international debut with Panama store

Vitamin Shoppe said Monday it has opened its first international franchised Vitamin Shoppe store, located in Panama City.

February 26, 2013
Vitamin Shoppe Q4 profit up 3%, hurt by Superstorm Hurricane

Vitamin Shoppe Inc. said its fourth-quarter net income rose 3% to $9.7 million, up from $9.4 million in the year-ago period.

February 19, 2013
GNC reports strong Q4; to open 180 stores in U.S. in 2013

GNC Holdings is bullish on expansion. Reporting impressive results for the fourth quarter, the retailer plans to open approximately 150 net new U.S. stores in 2013, along with 30 net new domestic franchise locations, and 175-200 net new international franchise locations.

February 15, 2013
The Vitamin Shoppe closes on acquisition of Super Supplements

The Vitamin Shoppe announced that it has closed on the previously announced purchase of Super Supplements, a specialty retailer of vitamins, minerals and supplements for approximately $50 million.

February 4, 2013
Vitamin Shoppe cleared for Super Supplements takeover

The Vitamin Shoppe said it was notified by the FTC that it has been cleared to acquire Super Supplements, with a targeted closing date of Feb. 15.

January 14, 2013
Vitamin Shoppe enters Canada under new Vitapath banner

Vitapath, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Vitamin Shoppe, has opened its first two Canadian stores in the greater Toronto area in Newmarket and Leaside.

December 17, 2012
Vitamin Shoppe to acquire Super Supplements

The Vitamin Shoppe announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Super Supplements, a specialty retailer of vitamin, mineral and supplements for approximately $50 million.

November 6, 2012
Vitamin Shoppe Q3 profit rises 37%; on track to open 57 stores in 2013

Vitamin Shoppe Inc. reported that net income for the third quarter leaped 36.8% to $16.3 million, from $11.9 million last year.

September 25, 2012
Belle Foods selects Vestcom’s healthyAisles for in-store nutrition program

Shelf-edge communications and marketing services provider Vestcom said that regional supermarket chain Belle Foods has expanded its existing partnership with Vestcom to promote a customized nutrition program based on the grocer’s health and wellness goals.

August 7, 2012
Vitamin Shoppe sees profits rise 40% in Q2; to open 50-plus stores in 2012

Vitamin Shoppe Inc. reported that net income for the second quarter surged 38.8% to $16.6 million, compared with $12 million in the year-ago period and marking the third straight quarter of profit increases.

May 8, 2012
Vitamin Shoppe profit surges in Q1, to open 52 stores this year

Vitamin Shoppe reported that net income for the quarter ended March 31 rose to $18.3 million, from $11.6 million in the same period last year.

February 16, 2012
GNC profit up in Q4; on track to open 300 net new stores globally

GNC Holdings reported that net income for the fourth quarter rose to $37.7 million, compared with $18.8 million a year earlier.

October 13, 2011
Multiple stores to open at Stirling Bossier

Covington, La.-based Stirling Properties, developer and property manager of Stirling Bossier Shopping Center, in Bossier City, La., announced the addition of Old Navy, Ulta Beauty, Maurices, Mattress Firm, The Joint and GNC to the center’s tenant lineup.

July 29, 2011
Vitamin Shoppe's Q2 earnings leap 64%, to open 48 stores

Vitamin Shoppe reported Thursday that net income in the second quarter increased 64% to $11.95 million, compared with $7.3 million in the year-ago period.

June 21, 2011
GNC president resigns company

GNC Holdings announced Monday that its president and chief merchandising and marketing officer Beth Kaplan has resigned the company.

March 7, 2011
GNC’s Green Turn 


General Nutrition Centers has dramatically reduced its energy consumption while improving store aesthetics by switching to LED lamps. The chain is in the final stages of completing a retrofit of some 2,700 company-owned North American stores. 


GNC has employed a variety of lighting technologies over the years, always keeping energy consumption in mind. But it came to a point where the chain wanted an even more energy-efficient turnkey solution, one that would reduce costs and add to store appearance. 


February 1, 2011
Report: Restaurant industry sales trend positive in 2011

A report released Tuesday by the National Restaurant Association said that restaurant industry sales are expected to reach a record $604 billion and post positive growth in 2011 after a three-year period of negative real sales growth.

January 13, 2011
Supervalu expands nutrition iQ program

Supervalu on Thursday announced the expansion of its exclusive in-store nutritional navigation program, "nutrition iQ," to include the fresh food departments and more robust nutrition information for the center store.

January 11, 2011
Whole Foods emphasizes healthy eating

Whole Foods Market is starting to roll out a new range of healthier prepared foods, nutritional scorecards and other changes as part of its return to its healthy eating roots, the Associated Press reported.

September 29, 2010
GNC plans $350 million IPO

GNC Acquisition Holdings said it plans to launch an initial public stock offering that could...

August 23, 2010
Vitamin Shoppe selects Weber Distribution for western distribution

Third-party logistics and supply chain management provider Weber Distribution said Tuesday it has signed a...

August 15, 2010
Survey: Organic foods gaining traction

A survey released Monday by Whole Foods Market found that organic foods are making a...

August 9, 2010
GNC Q2 profit leaps 42.5%

General Nutrition Centers reported Tuesday that net income for the second quarter ended June 30...

May 31, 2010
Five Guys Burgers, GNC join Shoppes at Union Hill

Columbus, Ohio-based Stanbery Development announced that Five Guys Burgers and Fries has opened a 2,500-sq.-ft....

March 22, 2010
Kroger testing health program in Kentucky

Twenty-three Kroger stores in central Kentucky will start testing a new health and wellness program,...

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