Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/09/2012 -- Vital signs: Rising health consciousness and age will drive demand for health stores

Healthy growth: Despite the struggling US economy, the Health Stores industry has maintained average revenue growth. The aging population, favorable consumer attitudes, improving consumer sentiment and escalating healthcare costs will continue to drive demand in the next five years. Furthermore, changing attitudes toward personal healthcare will bolster demand, particularly for natural and antiaging products. While competition will pressure prices, a number of factors will boost demand for health stores in the five years to 2017.

This industry includes retailers that sell products designed to affect an individual's general condition. Examples include nutritional supplement stores, convalescent and prosthetic supply stores and specialized medical supply stores. The industry excludes drug stores, pharmacies and optical goods stores as well as perfume, cosmetics and beauty supply stores.

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This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Companies Mentioned in this Report: Vitamin Shoppe Inc., General Nutrition Centers Inc.

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