Healthiful the only retail store in Thailand recognized as "1 of the top 50 stores you wish you could have visited in 2020" by IGD, UK.

Monday 14 December 2020 09:24

Success on the international scale! Healthiful, a health and wellness store under the management of Central Food Retail Company Limited under Central Retail, has been elevated by The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD), UK to be one out of 50 stores you wish you could have visited in 2020. It was the one store selected from Thailand in surveys of global food retail. The framework for assessing stores was three key attributes of Relevance for shoppers: Being the right format for the location and target shopper, Driving efficiencies to reduce costs and Creating points of difference, to create an unusual new shopping experience for customers.

Healthiful the only retail store in Thailand recognized as 1 of the top 50 stores you wish you could have visited in 2020 by IGD, UK.

Healthiful has achieved success since its first launch last June at Tops Market Chaengwattana, and in October it opened the first standalone store at The Crystal with a focus on Health & Wellness covering every health need, and full healthcare options for every lifestyle. It is under the concept "Better Choices for a Healthier You", the friend of the health-conscious at every stage of life with the goal of sustainable good health, convenience, comfort and happiness through organic, vegan & plant-based and allergy-friendly products. Health products have been tested and selected to standard, with copious nutritional data. There are also eco-friendly products to support the zero waste movement, such as eco-friendly utensils and household items. At the refill station, customers can get natural personal care and cleaning products without creating plastic waste. UV sanitizers are provided for disinfection to ensure cleanliness. This supports seamless shopping, both at the store, and online through the Chat & Shop service and the Grab application. Additionally there is a service of nutritional advice by a team of nutritionists from Mahidol University. It is a store covering the needs of modern consumers. 13 Healthiful stores now open both in standalone at The Crystal and shop in shop formats at Chaengwattana, Westgate, Rachapruek, Kaset, Srisaman, Esplanade, Salaya, Mega Bangna, Index Bangna, The Walk Rahapruek in Tops market, Samui and Ladprao in Central Food Hall. You can follow them on Facebook & Instagram at Healthifulofficial.

About Central Retail
Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited (Central Retail) is the retail leader in Thailand and the flagship company at the roots of Central Group. It has a network of 3,831 branded stores (as of 30 June 2020) offering Multi-Category products through Multi-Format channels such as department stores, convenience stores, specialty stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, plazas and online sales through omnichannel platforms. Central Retail business covers fashion, including Central Department Store, Robinson Department Store, Robinson Lifestyle Center, Supersports, Central Marketing Group (CMG) and Rinascente. Hardline comprises Thai Watsadu, Baan and Beyond, PowerBuy and Nguyen Kim. Food comprises Tops Market, Tops Daily, Tops Plaza, Central Food Hall, Family Mart, Big C/GO! and Lanchi Mart. As of 30 June 2020, Central Retail has a presence in 3 countries, comprising Thailand, with a total 1,948 stores in 54 provinces and operations in Italy and Vietnam adding another 136 outlets (as of 30 June 2020).