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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
In December 2015, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) introduced its SmartLabel technology initiative. The goal is to give consumers “instantaneous access” to detailed product information on thousands of products through their smart phones. This means providing increased transparency on ingredients and other product attributes, including nutritional information, allergens, genetically engineered ingredients, third-party certifications, social compliance… Read More »
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 »
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 »