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Gary’s "World of Wellness" was established in November of 1996. The original name for the retail store was what’s the Big deal? Inc. Gary’s concept for this new store was to offer tremendous savings on special buys readily available from mergers, bankruptcies, over productions, new packaging and large corporations mistakes. With Gary’s 25 years of experience pioneering the development of a chain of deep discount drugstores, he had numerous connections for products and merchandising skills to sell them. A large merger in the chain drug industry made several thousands of private label vitamin bottles available inexpensively. Shortly after merchandising this huge selection of vitamins, Gary noticed the excitement generated from this offering. Because Gary was a registered pharmacist he was always committed to a very comprehensive assortment of vitamins in his drug stores and he was knowledgeable of their potential benefits. However this time he noticed a change in his customers shopping habits and convictions. Customers came from all over to see what vitamin bargains were available, however, this time they were more educated and sophisticated. Easy access to new information from the inter-net allowed the consumer to research their medical condition and symptoms seeking alternatives for treatment. The public had become frustrated with our health care system. Individuals were tired of taking medications that relieved symptoms and masked the cause. Gary enjoyed assisting his vitamin customers because he was able to utilized his background and education as a pharmacist. However the consumer needed more help then Gary’s education afforded him so he enrolled back in school to study physiology and nutrition. This was such an exiting opportunity that Gary abandoned his initial merchandising concept and decided to develop a retail environment that would offer anything that supported a healthy holistic style of living, the "World of Wellness".
What makes the "World of Wellness" different? In addition to Gary’s special merchandising skills and experience, he also had a flare for creating a fun and pleasurable shopping experience. Gary’s stores have always been well merchandised with large assortments, yet organized, clean and easy to shop. This store offers the best of several retail concepts. By combining the categories that drugstores excel in with the benefits of the health food supermarkets, Gary has managed to make your shopping experience more rewarding and complete. Now under one roof you can find a wide variety of personal health and beauty needs, only this time choosing between the traditional synthetic, chemical based, mass produced brands or the innovative brands, health oriented, containing only natural ingredients. In addition Vicki, Gary’s wife and long time business partner, established an exciting gift department. Here you can find all occasion gifts for everyone or choose from a special selection of gifts personalized for unique and memorable gift expressions. A complete selection of health foods, cosmetics, books, and greeting cards compliments the vitamins, sport supplements, herbs and gifts. Don’t forget that Gary had discount in his blood, his father established a discount pharmacy in 1956, years before discounting was popular. Gary strongly believed in the discount philosophy and experienced that selling for less increased the amount that was sold, which in turn would benefit both the customer and the seller. Many other categories are offered for sale everyday. School and baby supplies, professional hair care, photo finishing and seasonal products just to mention a few. In late 1998 Gary completed construction on his Holistic Health Center. This center offers the perfect compliment to Gary’s Nutritional Consulting. The center has rooms for Yoga, Tai Chi and Belly Dancing, as well as massage and reflexology complimented by a shower and changing area. A large seminar room with seating for over 50 people offers a comfortable environment for educational seminars presented by well known authors and educators and will be utilized for Gary’s own educational seminars beginning early in the year 2000. Continue to visit our web-site for announcements of our seminar schedules and new healthy categorys and item introduction We are sure that your visit to the "World of Wellness" will be well worthwhile. Everyday, we are thrilled when new customers take the time out to let us know just how excited they are to have discovered our store, and how impressed they are with our selection, atmosphere and values. For more information, directions and some examples of our special values return to our home page.
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