Tag Archives: celiac

Celiac Disease: A Pain in the Butt, Literally

By | July 31, 2016

I was a pretty healthy kid growing up, nothing too out-of-the-ordinary that raised a red flag. In hindsight, I can probably chalk up some of my ongoing childhood health issues – eczema/skin rashes, poor dental health (cavities and gum disease) and “nervous” stomach – to undiagnosed Celiac Disease. But nothing was “bad enough” to concern… Read More »

Celiac Disease Diagnosis: 15 Years Gluten Free and Counting

By | July 29, 2016

My journey was long and arduous. I was miserable for the better part of 12+ years. I dealt with immense pain, unpleasant gastrointestinal issues and a degenerating body. Eventually my body gave up. I was rushed to the hospital exactly 15 years ago today: July 29, 2001. I endured all sorts of poking, prodding and medical… Read More »

Gluten Free Apps Support Shopper Journey

By | March 18, 2016

A growing number of gluten free apps are cropping up that cater to shoppers with food allergies, and more specifically those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. There are apps that support product research and the in-store food shopping process as well as tools that help locate gluten free-friendly dining-out options. This post focuses on… Read More »

Gluten Free Front and Center at Giant Eagle

By | February 8, 2016

Gluten Free Section ‘Yesterday’ It was a little more than five years ago that Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle revamped select stores in Columbus, Ohio – including my “home” store. A key feature in the then remodel was creating a dedicated store-in-store Health & Wellness section. As part of this initiative, the retailer added a gluten free aisle,… Read More »

Welcome to Gluten Free Retail HQ

By | January 13, 2016

Gluten Free Retail HQ provides research, analysis and insights for retailers and brand marketers to make strategically informed decisions regarding their health & wellness initiatives and product/brand strategies and market positioning. More specifically, GlutenFreeRetailHQ.com aims to be the “go-to” source of insights & intelligence for retail and CPG executives who have a vested interest in the… Read More »