Dedicated to helping people fulfill their health and wellness needs, The Vitamin Shoppe is a specialty retailer and contract manufacturer of nutritional products ranging from vitamins and minerals to nutritional supplements, herbs, sports nutrition formulas, homeopathic remedies, and health and beauty aids. In the United States, more than 150 million people take a dietary supplement every day. The Vitamin Shoppe is the first and only choice for people seeking to fulfill their health and wellness needs. What began as a single store in 1977 has evolved into more than 700 locations in 42 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and an easy to shop web site, www.vitaminshoppe.com. The Vitamin Shoppe is a vibrant member of the communities they serve. At The Vitamin Shoppe, every store associate or Health Enthusiast is dedicated to helping customers find “answers for every body.” Just like the customers who have made purchases with The Vitamin Shoppe during the past 30 years, the traditional definition of healthy living continues to evolve. Information is available to consumers through unprecedented outlets including television, radio, friends, family, health practitioners, and the internet. The Vitamin Shoppe offers consumers the opportunity to take charge of their own health and wellness requirements, and supplement where necessary.