Category Archives: Merchandising

Gluten-Free Food at Big Lots: A Gluten-Free Shopper Guide

By | June 17, 2024

Big Lots is probably not the first retailer you think of when it comes to shopping for gluten-free food and groceries. But if you stop in a Big Lots store on a regular basis, it’s worth looking around. You may be able to find some deals on gluten-free food and could just end up leaving… Read More »

Gluten-Free Food at HomeGoods: A Gluten-Free Shopper Guide

By | May 6, 2024

While known for an eclectic mix of discounted goods, TJX-owned HomeGoods may not be the first place that comes to mind when shopping for specialty dietary needs. However, a closer look reveals a treasure trove of gluten-free food at HomeGoods waiting to be discovered. Exploring HomeGoods’ aisles for gluten-free products can be exciting and rewarding,… Read More »

Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest: Disneyland for Celiac Shoppers

By | May 20, 2017

The Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest (GFFA Fest) is truly a Disneyland for Celiacs. Held in Columbus, Ohio on April 29-30, 2017, the event is run by Gluten Free & More magazine and presented by Enjoy Life Foods. If you’ve never been to a gluten-free food expo before, expect a day filled with gluten-free eating and education. There’s… Read More »

Top trends lists for retail, food and grocery in 2017

By | January 17, 2017

The turn of the calendar usually brings a host of Top Trends lists rife with predictions for the coming year. Now you can find many of those top trends lists right here, compiled all in one place for your reference and enjoyment. There’s a good read for just about everyone, whether retailer, restaurant, manufacturer, consumer or… Read More »

10 Ways to Tap Gluten-Free Opportunities

By | October 26, 2016

The gluten-free retail opportunity is real. The market is poised to explode. Watch as the number of small-batch artisans escalates to meet rising consumer demand. Their nimbleness, innovation and outside-the-box thinking will breed success. It’s also likely to draw the attention of big CPG manufacturers looking to ride the “free from” wave. And expect more… Read More »

Raisin Rack an Independent Slice of Gluten-Free Paradise

By | September 30, 2016

I’ve been following a strict gluten-free diet since diagnosed with Celiac Disease 15 years ago, long before a gluten-free diet became in vogue. At first I relied on Whole Foods for my gluten-free food needs as I learned my new lifestyle and became more accustomed to what I could/couldn’t eat. More recently, though, I’ve been… Read More »

Snacking and Grazing, Gluten-Free Style

By | August 29, 2016

On-the-go lifestyles are having a profound impact on eating behavior. We’ve increasingly become a nation of snackers and grazers. Snacking is as American as apple pie: 94% of Americans snack at least once a day, according to market research firm Mintel’s Snacking Motivations and Attitudes study. The good news is that 33% of consumers say… Read More »