Category Archives: Merchandising

Photo Gallery: Market District Express

By | August 18, 2016

Market District Express Grand Opening in Bexley, Ohio — Aug 18, 2016. Giant Eagle celebrated the grand opening of its second Market District Express store on Aug. 18. The new unit is located in the community of Bexley, just outside of Columbus, Ohio. Compared to its namesake Market District stores, which typically run 100,000 sq.ft. in… Read More »

Market District: Gluten-Free Treasure Trove

By | July 28, 2016

I don’t shop Market District too often. It’s a bit of a drive. It’s pricey. And other neighborhood stores fit the bill for my everyday grocery – and gluten free – needs. But I was on a mission last week: cotton candy. Yes, that’s right. My daughter’s birthday wish list always includes cotton candy. And… Read More »

Is Sam’s Club Gluten Free Worth Membership Fee?

By | July 19, 2016

Sam’s Club offers a number of gluten-free products in bulk as well as products that are naturally gluten free. Think fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meat, canned vegetables, rice, cheese, etc. The questions for shoppers with Celiac Disease and others on a gluten-free diet become: Is Sam’s Club’s gluten free offer worth the annual membership… Read More »

5 Signs CVS Is Getting Healthier

By | June 21, 2016

Leading drugstore retailer CVS, on Tuesday, announced it is expanding its healthy foods initiative to more than 2,900 stores nationwide. Over the course of the next year, the retailer will convert 100 stores a week to include a curated selection of national and better-for-you brands. The objective: Make healthy eating on-the-go more convenient, accessible and affordable. [View CVS… Read More »

Target’s Grocery Reset: More Better-for-You Brands

By | May 20, 2016

On Wednesday, general merchandise retailer Target reported results for the first quarter of 2016. During its conference call, the retailer noted that Q1 food comps were dragged down by a decline in center store grocery. The drop was due in large part to what Target describes as a “meaningful disruption” related to a major center… Read More »

Kroger Gets Lucky’s as “Fresh” Learning Lab

By | 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 »

Gluten Free on the Cheap at Big Lots

By | April 13, 2016

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 »