Rachel Jones, MS, RDN, has been climbing the ladder at GNC for nearly two decades. She started off as a project manager nearly 19 years ago. Nine roles later, she is now the Senior Vice President, Chief Product Innovation and Science Officer.
After a more than a year of merchandising uncertainty, GNC’s Chief Merchandising Officer, Karlyn Mattson, discusses the market’s current state, growth strategies and technology platforms.
With the pandemic all but behind us, it’s clear that most retailers won’t be able to rely on their old strategies and business models as we enter the next phase. So what can we expect?
GNC has teamed up with the owner of Unbreakable Performance Center, Jay Glazer, to launch a new line of clean supplements called “Unbreakable Performance Fueled by GNC.” The NFL Insider for FOX Sports and MMA trainer sat down to tell us more about this...
The dietary supplement industry as a whole is enjoying booming sales as consumer stock up on products to support optimum health. But an industry strategist warns that that sales bump is likely to be ephemeral, and brands that are not strategizing vigorously...
Earlier this year, the vitamin retailer sought international expansion after striking a strategic partnership deal with China-based Harbin Pharmaceutical Group. Now it appears Harbin (also known as Hayao) may buy the Pittsburgh-based health and wellness...
There is “no basis” for the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) decision to crack down on firms making supplements containing the stimulant DMAA (1,3-Dimethylamylamine), says retail giant GNC.
Dutch group Numico, now focusing on babyfood and clinical
nutrition, has the potential to be among the fastest growing
companies in consumer staples, say analysts at Goldman Sachs.
Numico is to sell the last of its supplement activities in two
major deals announced today. Vitamex goes to Swedish firm Wilhelm
Sonesson for €31 million, while an investor group is buying US
retailer GNC for $750 million.
A report in a US newspaper has fuelled rumours that Dutch food
group Numico is about to auction its US retail chain GNC. While
Numico has not confirmed the news, media reports suggest that the
firm may receive some informal bids this...
Numico said last week that board member Bill Watts is stepping down
from the board as he had expressed a potential interest in buying
its US chain GNC in partnership with a US venture capital firm. The
company says no decision has...
GNC Franchising, a subsidiary of General Nutrition Companies, the
dietary supplement retailer, has announced a number of new
initiatives designed to revamp its outlets and drive growth.
