Vitamin Shoppe to sponsor health expos

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — The Vitamin Shoppe is hoping to attract more health-conscious shoppers by sponsoring a health expo this month at all 700 of its stores.

 

All Vitamin Shoppe stores across the country will host a "Share the Health" Expo from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Each store will provide samples of healthy goodies, offer consultations with local wellness partners, plus tips and recipes for healthy living this summer. The first 50 shoppers at each store will receive a free gift bag with product samples from a selection of brands.

 

In the first quarter ended March 28, the Vitamin Shoppe grew total sales 9.4% and delivered a 1.2% total company cost including the impact of online sales growth. The company reported its 38th consecutive quarter of positive comparable store sales. E-commerce sales were slightly down at a decrease of 90 basis points. Retail revenue grew 5.7% to $288 million while the retail comp was 1.5%.

 

The Vitamin Shoppe sells more than 20,000 products to choose from, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living, beauty aids and more. It operates 700 Vitamin Shoppe stores across the country or online at VitaminShoppe.com.