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 »
Pi Day – today March 14 (3.14) – is getting its due. 3.14 has long been a day celebrated by mathematicians and others in the STEM fields (ok let’s get real, self-proclaimed geeks and nerds around the globe). More recently, however, it’s become yet another cause for celebration by the masses. And retailers and brand… Read More: Pi Day Promotions: Gluten Free or Not »
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 »
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 »
“Gluten Free Retail Tour” will be a regular feature on Gluten Free Retail HQ. We will highlight retailer initiatives in the healthy and gluten free space. First up, we take a look at Phoenix-based Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, which is opening stores fast and furiously these days. Enjoy, and we look forward to your feedback. Fresh… Read More: Fresh Thyme: Gluten Free Retail Tour »
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: Gluten Free Front and Center at Giant Eagle »
Recent headlines read: “You can pre-order Girl Scout cookies online” (including gluten free Toffee-tastic™) and “Liz Lovely Gluten Free Vegan Cookies Selling For $2.50 Each.” It reminds me of just how far gluten-free products have come in a fairly short period of time. When I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease some 15 years ago, most… Read More: Gluten Free Cookies: How Many Are too Many? »