VSI Reminder Deadline Alert: The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.

BENSALEM, Pa., Oct. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the October 27, 2017 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. ("Vitamin Shoppe" or the "Company") (NYSE:VSI) securities between March 1, 2017, and August 6, 2017, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Vitamin Shoppe investors have until October 27, 2017 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors suffering losses on their Vitamin Shoppe investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that during the Class Period, defendants failed to disclose that the Company's retail segment was continuing to dramatically decline, as its ongoing "reinvention plan" unsuccessful. In addition, Vitamin Shoppe failed to recognize an impairment charge relating to the Company's failed reinvention plan.

On May 10, 2017, Vitamin Shoppe released poor first quarter 2017 financial results and slashed the Company's fiscal 2017 guidance by 45%, and still claimed the Vitamin Shoppe's "reinvention plan" was still succeeding. On this news, the price of Vitamin Shoppe stock declined by one-third to close at $12.70 per share.

Then, on August 9, 2017, Vitamin Shoppe announced that it was taking a $168.1 million impairment charge relating to the Company's retail segment, and that, as a result, Vitamin Shoppe would report a loss per share of $6.73. In addition, the Company dropped its fiscal 2017 earnings per share guidance altogether. On this news, Vitamin Shoppe's common stock plunged again, falling $3.50 per share to close at $6.10 per share.

If you purchased shares of Vitamin Shoppe during the Class Period you may move the Court no later than October 27, 2017 to ask the Court to appoint you as lead plaintiff if you meet certain legal requirements. To be a member of the Class you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the Class. If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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Contacts
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
Howard G. Smith, Esquire
215-638-4847
888-638-4847
howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com
www.howardsmithlaw.com