Scott+Scott, Attorneys at Law, LLP Reminds Investors of October 27th Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Against Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (VSI)

Scott+Scott, Attorneys at Law, LLP ("Scott+Scott"), a national shareholder and consumer rights litigation firm, reminds investors that October 27th is the deadline to move for lead plaintiff status in the class action against Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. ("Vitamin Shoppe" or the "Company") VSI. If you purchased Vitamin Shoppe common stock between March 1, 2017 and August 8, 2017, you are encouraged to contact a Scott+Scott attorney at (844) 818-6982 for more information.

Vitamin Shoppe is a specialty retailer and manufacturer of vitamins, minerals, herbs, supplements, and other health and wellness products. The lawsuit alleges that Vitamin Shoppe issued materially false and misleading statements regarding purported improvements being achieved, the Company's profitability trends, and its financial results.

On May 10, 2017, Vitamin Shoppe announced financial results for first quarter 2017 and lowered its fiscal 2017 guidance by 45%. Despite this, the Company claimed that its ongoing "reinvention plan" was succeeding. On this news, the price of Vitamin Shoppe stock declined 33% to close at $12.70 per share.

On August 9, 2017, Vitamin Shoppe announced that it was taking a $168 million impairment charge on the goodwill being carried on its books for its retail segment and, as a result, Vitamin Shoppe would report a loss per share of $6.73 in its second quarter of 2017. Vitamin Shoppe also dropped its fiscal 2017 earnings per share guidance altogether. On this news, the Company's share price fell another $3.50 to close at $6.10, a decline of over 67% from the close price on May 9, 2017.

What You Can Do

If you purchased Vitamin Shoppe stock between March 1, 2017 and August 8, 2017 and you wish to discuss this lawsuit, or have questions about this notice or your legal rights, please contact attorney Joe Pettigrew at (844) 818-6982 or jpettigrew@scott-scott.com. The deadline to move for Lead Plaintiff status is October 27, 2017.

About Scott+Scott, Attorneys at Law, LLP

Scott+Scott has significant experience in prosecuting major securities, antitrust, and employee retirement plan actions throughout the United States. The firm represents pension funds, foundations, individuals, and other entities worldwide with offices in New York, London, Connecticut, California, and Ohio.

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