Secaucus, N.J. — The Vitamin Shoppe, an omni-channel specialty retailer of nutritional products, has launched an innovative franchising model for independent operators to open The Vitamin Shoppe stores in their own communities around the United States. This is the first time in its 44-year history that The Vitamin Shoppe will partner with business owners to operate franchise stores. Since launching in 1977, The Vitamin Shoppe has grown into the premier global destination for health and wellness solutions. The company continues to modernize its business with a digital-first mindset that meets …