London Health Food Stores Face Closure After 40 Years

Health Defence Organics, a not-for-profit health store in Hammersmith, faces closure after 40 years due to a significant drop in foot traffic since the pandemic, with owner Ruth Wallace citing high street fatigue and rising living costs as key factors. The store, which sells organic foods and herbal remedies, has struggled to maintain sales as customers prioritize essential spending over health products.

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