Category Archives: Gluten Free

Kroger Gets Lucky’s as “Fresh” Learning Lab

By Sandy Skrovan | April 20, 2016

Earlier this month, Kroger and Boulder, Colorado-based natural & organics foods retailer Lucky’s Market announced a “strategic partnership.” As stated in the press release, the partnership: “…will benefit customers and accelerate growth in new and existing markets by combining Kroger’s scale and experience with Lucky’s best products, practices and techniques.” The press release also reveals… Read More: Kroger Gets Lucky’s as “Fresh” Learning Lab »

Gluten Free on the Cheap at Big Lots

By Sandy Skrovan | April 13, 2016

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Big Lots may not be the top retailer that comes to mind when considering gluten-free grocery shopping options. But the retailer is making a push into the gluten free and organics space. And it’s working to get the word out. Marketing Gluten Free at Big Lots Big Lots features an “ad” for organics and gluten-free… Read More: Gluten Free on the Cheap at Big Lots »

Gluten-Free Coupons for Value-Seeking Shoppers

By Sandy Skrovan | April 9, 2016

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It’s the weekend! It’s also time for many shoppers to head to the grocery for pantry stocking. Those on a gluten-free diet understand that it can be an expensive lifestyle. Fortunately, some leading brand marketers offer gluten-free coupons and bargains for shoppers willing to seek them out. Gluten-Free Coupons Shoppers often can find a treasure… Read More: Gluten-Free Coupons for Value-Seeking Shoppers »

Did Whole Foods Drop Gluten-Free Merchandising Ball?

By Sandy Skrovan | April 5, 2016

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Whole Foods: Gluten Free Retail Tour This installment of “Gluten Free Retail Tour” highlights Whole Foods’ efforts in the gluten free space. This retail tour features Whole Foods-Easton, which opened in Columbus, Ohio last September. Despite some unique merchandising techniques used throughout the store and an abundance of fresh and grab-and-go options, we were somewhat underwhelmed by… Read More: Did Whole Foods Drop Gluten-Free Merchandising Ball? »

Gluten Free Apps Support Shopper Journey

By Sandy Skrovan | March 18, 2016

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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 Apps Support Shopper Journey »

Kroger Simple Truth Sets Sales Record

By Sandy Skrovan | March 9, 2016

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Last week Kroger reported results for its fourth quarter and 2015 fiscal year, which ended on January 30, 2016. Some key performance highlights: 9% identical supermarket sales growth (excluding fuel) in Q4, continuing its string of quarterly identical supermarket sales growth, now at 49 straight quarters. That’s an incredible 10+ years running. 2015 full-year identical… Read More: Kroger Simple Truth Sets Sales Record »

Transparency Tools Rule

By Sandy Skrovan | February 18, 2016

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It’s critical that celiacs and other gluten-sensitive shoppers conduct adequate due diligence on products and ingredients, else health risks come into play. Product and supply chain transparency is paramount. Fortunately, the gluten-free shopper journey is becoming more manageable as new technology and tools, like mobile apps, come on board. Today, tools and technology to support… Read More: Transparency Tools Rule »