Case Study: The Vitamin Shoppe achieves a secure, cloud-first next‑gen network with Hughes Network Systems' HughesON Managed Services

The Vitamin Shoppe Gains a NetGen Network

The Vitamin Shoppe, a national health and wellness retailer with 700+ stores, needed a next‑generation network to support digital tools, enforce cloud‑centered security at every store, and position the business for future franchise growth and 5G services. Their legacy hub‑and‑spoke network lacked the performance, flexibility and security controls required, so The Vitamin Shoppe selected Hughes Network Systems and its HughesON Managed Services NaaS to modernize their environment.

Hughes Network Systems implemented a cloud‑based NaaS featuring managed SD‑WAN gateways, a SASE security framework, and integrated VMware and Fortinet technologies to deliver edge‑to‑cloud connectivity, automated policy orchestration and resilient protection against brown‑outs and black‑outs. The deployment reduced reliance on centralized data centers, simplified operations, provided 24/7 support and a predictable monthly cost model, delivering a secure, scalable, high‑performing network across The Vitamin Shoppe’s 700+ stores.

The Vitamin Shoppe

Andy Laudato

Chief Operating Officer