James Gormley

1 month ago | vitaminretailer.com | Ryan Sensenbrenner |James Gormley

As a small business owner, one of your primary duties is to develop strategies to get more people into your store. In fact, the two most important metrics that every retailer in America should track are store traffic and basket size. If you have enough people coming through the door and they are buying things, barring tremendous waste in your operating model, your business is likely to be successful. But how has advertising evolved, and what can you do to build an ad strategy for your store?

2 months ago | vitaminretailer.com | Lisa Schofield |James Gormley

It’s true – too much of a good thing can sometimes be a bad thing. Take high-density lipoproteins, or “good” cholesterol. Researchers have discovered that certain components of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) may be associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease. “During routine checkups, adults have their cholesterol levels tested, which includes both ‘bad’ (LDL) and ‘good’ (HDL) cholesterol,” said study co-author Henry J. Pownall, PhD.

Nov 26, 2024 | vitaminretailer.com | Lisa Schofield |James Gormley

The market demand for brain and cognitive wellness support is taking off, and it’s not just for the seniors anymore. “Drawing a blank on that.” “Having a senior moment.” “Having a brain toot.” These expressions have been uttered by nearly everyone, and some find themselves having more of these momentary empty mind-screens. The problem is your customers simply don’t like not having control of their cognitive functions. No doubt, customers are seeking to improve their cognitive gymnastics ability.

Nov 1, 2024 | vitaminretailer.com | Lisa Schofield |James Gormley

The addiction to sugar is widespread and more difficult to kick than harmful substances and drugs, according to sugar expert Nicole Avena, MD. Avena serves as associate professor of neuroscience, Mount Sinai School of Medicine and visiting professor of health psychology, Princeton University. She was the first to study sugar addiction and has published more than 100 scholarly articles on the dangers of sugar, especially on metabolic health.

Nov 1, 2024 | vitaminretailer.com | Lisa Schofield |James Gormley

Aiding optimal metabolic function helps customers extend healthy aging. Metabolic health is, perhaps, the primary key to robust and sustained homeostasis. In a sense, it all begins with the food we eat and beverages we drink. Ingested foods and beverages reflect the adage, “You are what you eat,” as they set a chain of events that create a metabolic profile. Metabolic profile impacts disease risk that can lead to early mortality.