Vitapath

This neatly organized Vitapath store is a Canadian subsidiary of the well-​known United States based The Vitamin Shoppe and stocks the standard array of homeopathic remedies, vitamins, minerals, supplements and sports nutrition. On a quest for lemon bioflavonoids I was surprised and disappointed to find that they don’t carry the same stock as their U.S. based stores. With no ordering capability for stock from the United States I had to head home to make a purchase from the American on-​line site.
Still, I wanted to see what the store has to offer. Short light blonde wood shelving, a little too low for my liking, caused me to have to crouch down to see items on the lower shelves. Sale items are placed on the end caps of the aisles and while I did end up buying a sale item, the sale price was the same as the regular price that I pay at another store. Price points don’t seem to be as competitive and I found some items that I regularly purchase between $ 3 – 6 more. Canadians are careful consumers and if this chain wants to be successful, they’re going to have to offer deeper discounts. As well, Vitapath does not currently have a Canadian on-​line sales presence and offers a very basic and boring website. The store does offer a free health awards club membership to earn points toward free merchandise and exclusive members-​only coupons. With one point for every dollar, 100 points will earn you a $ 5 credit. I signed up, of course. Service is friendly and helpful.