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 »
“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 »
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 »
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 »
We find the mass retail giant’s level of involvement in the gluten free products market a pleasant surprise. At present, a typical Walmart Supercenter devotes about an eight-foot section within the grocery department to gluten free items. A somewhat limited assortment in terms of product depth and breadth is featured in the dedicated section. But the selection is… Read More »
Target is ratcheting up its strategy of offering more health & wellness in the grocery aisles. The retailer is focused on creating a differentiated food offer that features “trendy” merchandise (e.g., protein bars, nuts, etc.) as well as an increasing assortment of organic, gluten free and other healthy options. Target not only has introduced gluten free crackers… Read More »
Kroger, the nation’s largest conventional grocer, is focused on capturing its fair share of the “good-for-you” products market. The retailer recently reported that it generated $11 billion in sales from natural and organic products during the past year, which is equivalent to about 10% of total company revenues. A key contributor: Growth in Kroger’s Simple Truth… Read More »