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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Columbus welcomes the gluten-free community to the Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest being held at the Ohio Expo Center this weekend. The event is run by Gluten Free & More magazine and presented by Enjoy Life Foods. Event details: Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1 10am – 4pm Ohio Expo Center: Lausche Building, 717 E 17th… Read More »
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 »