NORTH BERGEN, N.J., Oct. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vitamin Shoppe(®) will host its popular "Share the Health" Expo on Saturday, October 25, in more than 650 stores across the country from 11am - 2pm (local time). Each store will offer its own specialized festivities, including free product samples and consultations with local wellness partners. Health Enthusiasts, who strive to be the most knowledgeable associates in the industry, will also be on-hand to help answer any product-related questions. During the "Share the Health" Expo, the first 50 shoppers at each location will be treated to a complimentary gift bag with great product samples from top health and wellness brands.

"We are excited to once again invite our customers to enjoy this great event focused on sharing health and wellness knowledge," said Doug Henson, Senior Vice President Retail, the Vitamin Shoppe. "At the Vitamin Shoppe, we are focused on helping customers discover the broad assortment of products we offer and how to incorporate them into their daily routines."

The Vitamin Shoppe will also play host to local community wellness partners, including gyms, spas and product representatives. For information on the specific wellness partners attending this "Share the Health" Expo, customers are encouraged to contact their local store.

(*While supplies last. Samples will vary by region/store location. )

About the Vitamin Shoppe (NYSE: VSI)

At the Vitamin Shoppe, every body matters(TM) is much more than just a tagline - it's our mantra as we are dedicated to making the world a healthier place, one life at a time. Many consumers are surprised to discover that the Vitamin Shoppe offers so much more than just vitamins. As one of America's leading health and wellness brands we carry more than 20,000 products to choose from, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living, beauty aids and more. Most importantly, we are committed to quality, knowledge and safety so you can always have trust in the products we sell.

The Vitamin Shoppe also exclusively carries products under The Vitamin Shoppe(®), BodyTech(®), True Athlete(®), MyTrition(®), plnt(TM), ProBioCare(TM )and Next Step(TM) brands. No matter where you may be on your wellness journey, come visit us at one of our more than 650 Vitamin Shoppe stores across the country or online at VitaminShoppe.com - where every body matters.

SOURCE The Vitamin Shoppe