Health, Beauty And Wellness News: GNC, Herbalife, Natural Grocers, Welch's
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Executive Summary
GNC adds chairman to CEO Ken Martindale’s role, with previous chair Bob Moran staying as lead independent director; Herbalife reports 12% second-quarter growth; Natural Grocer by Vitamin Cottage net sales grow on increased daily transactions in both comparable and new stores; and Welch expands Welch's focused on men.
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