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Become a gluten-free destination

At Dorothy Lane Markets, shoppers with a gluten intolerance or celiac diagnosis don’t spend too much time lamenting the foods they can no longer eat, because they’re met with a bevy of resources to help them take control of their health.

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Apr. 2, 2013

Article

6 surprising high-protein natural food products 2

From lentil chips to pancake mix, these 6 foods deliver protein and flavor.
Apr. 2, 2013

Article

Natural Foods Merchandiser

NFM Secret Shopper: How is organic better for the environment?

Each month, NFM’s secret shopper heads incognito into a natural products store with a question. The employee’s answer—and our expert’s evaluation of the response—is reported here. Our aim: to help you improve your store’s customer service....More
Apr. 2, 2013

Article

Natural Foods Merchandiser

What's your store's "showrooming" strategy?

Though showrooming is a reality, capitalizing on your unique offerings and continuing to improve the shopping experience will keep customers coming back. Make your store a destination with these 9 tips....More
Apr. 2, 2013

Article

Natural Foods Merchandiser

Maximize point-of-sale knowledge to grow sales

Ed Gruvman of Nutrition S'Mart shares how learning the ins and outs of his point-of-sale system helped him save time and grow sales. Use his examples to build your business....More
Feb. 4, 2013

Article

Engredea News & Analysis

Vitacost launches Be Well, Be Fit boxes

Monthly boxes offer surprise samples from leading organic health and sports nutrition brands....More
Jan. 17, 2013

Commentary

Does 'farm-to-table' mean anything in retail? 4

A study shows more consumers want farm-to-table products in grocery stores. What specific labels cater to the trend, and do they actually stand for something?...More
Jan. 15, 2013

Article

Engredea News & Analysis

Door to Door Organics expands in the East

Suburban Organics now officially part of the Door to Door Organics family....More
Jan. 11, 2013

Article

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Lucky's Farmers Market plans Midwest expansion

Yet another natural retailer is making Midwestern moves. Here’s what Boulder-based Lucky’s has in store....More
Jan. 11, 2013

Commentary

How to be a flexible yet practical employer 2

We want to be flexible retail employers, but do we sometimes go too far at the expense of our businesses?...More
Jan. 10, 2013

Commentary

'Father Foragers' join moms as coveted marketing targets 1

Could the holy grail of advertising to women and moms be shifting more toward their male counterparts?...More