I'm a fan of Holland & Barrett stores in general due to the:
~ Excellent customer service from friendly, helpful staff.
~ Amazing range of vitamins including multivitamins specifically for vegetarians and vegans.
~ Great selection of dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and health foods including pâtés, nut roasts, beans, pulses, teas and snacks etc.
~ Creams, lotions, potions, cosmetics and make up, much of which is cruelty free.
~ Awesome loyalty card scheme through which you can accumulate points for discount on purchases, similar to the Superdrug loyalty card.
This newly opened Holland & Barrett located inside Forestside Shopping Centre is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland because of its impressive chiller and freezer section which is filled with vegan foods. I visited on Thursday 29/12/2016 to stock up on food for Veganuary and was delighted by the huge range of vegan cheese, yogurt, milk, meat substitutes and meals.
Prices are good, similar to specialist health food stores elsewhere in Belfast. Fry's Family Food products at £3.49 per box. VBITES items all £2.59 each and on special offer at two boxes for £3.50. Holland & Barrett Vegan One-A-Day Multivitamins currently £5.99 per pack but in the Penny Sale two packs cost only £6.00, which is a four month supply.
When I paid for my groceries at the counter I received a complimentary packet of Vegan Cola Sweets and a voucher giving 20% discount on any product of my choosing during my next visit. Staff were lovely, very pleasant and knowledgeable. Ultimately a fantastic shopping experience and a store I'll visit regularly to purchase items not available in most major supermarkets. read more