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Calgary’s Community Natural Foods (CNF) received a nice early birthday surprise at CHFA West in April.  On the verge of marking its 40th anniversary, Community took home the Brock Elliott Memorial Award for Excellence in Retailing at the CHFA awards ceremony.

Nature’s Emporium’s new store in Appleby Common, Burlington, ON was formally opened with an illustrious gathering of local dignitaries and senior store staff. 

Organika has opened a new 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse and distribution facility in Scarborough, ON.  “The goal is to increase the consumer experience level through a facility that will provide quicker shipping times,” says Organika’s Aaron Chin. 

by Helen Long, CHFA president

So the question on everyone’s mind lately is, ‘What’s going on with the NHP Regulations?’  As someone involved in this file every day, I’m going to share my thoughts.  To make sure everyone’s on the same page – here’s a brief overview of what’s happened so far. 

Tom and Kathy Tarasoff, owners of Nature’s Health Products have managed to carve out their very own niche in Nelson, B.C, not only professionally, but personally too. 

Muskoka Natural Foods Market has new owners and  a new expanded home in a busy downtown location.

How do you replace a legend?  How about by creating something legendary in its own right?

This is what happened when two couples bought a well-known health food store from its original owner and then moved it into a high-profile space and created an amazing thing of beauty.

Avril Supermarché Santé is growing again.   The Quebec-based natural health food retailer has attracted national attention in recent years for the creation of its beautiful stores, and now the company has announced the opening of two more.

A few things that are taking place at CHFA West April 6-9

CNHR columnist and business coach Dave Fuller has written a book called Profit Yourself Healthy. The book has been designed to help business owners and managers, increase sales and profits, deal with cash flow issues, develop strategies for future expansions,  manage people issues, implement systems, reduce cost overruns, and plan for exit and succession.  For more info, visit unstuckstrategies.com.

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If you are looking for a boost of energy and enthusiasm, don’t forget the Guelph Organic Conference is coming January 26-29 to the University of Guelph. 

CHFA Quebec is returning to the Palais des congrès de Montréal on February 10 & 11.  With just over 130 exhibitors, this event delivers a unique opportunity for local retailers to meet with manufacturers and distributors from across Canada.