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by David Orgel May. 26, 2012

Five Reasons Why Banning Foods From Presidential Photo Ops Is Bad Politics

A group’s proposal makes little sense for consumers, retailers and our culture, says David Orgel, SN Editor-in-Chief, in this week’s Viewpoint....More
by Robert Vosburgh May. 26, 2012

Can Lawsuits Compel FDA to Act on Labeling?

Lawsuits against food companies are nothing new, but the pace of filings is alarming....More
by David Orgel May. 19, 2012

Hy-Vee University Puts Education on Fast Track

Hy-Vee University: Upgraded education program positions the retailer for the next level of store and new market growth....More
by Julie Gallagher May. 19, 2012

In-Store Pharmacies Target Pet Prescription Needs

Retail pharmacies are doing business on their own terms by catering to uninsured pets....More
by David Orgel May. 12, 2012

FMI2012: Alarming Data, New Retail Strategies

There’s nothing so powerful as data points that serve as wakeup calls. These were presented at FMI2012 in Dallas last week by Leslie Sarasin, the....More
by Michael Garry May. 12, 2012

A Personal Take on the Evolution of Scan It!

It’s rare that I get a bird’s eye view of the retail technology I cover for SN, but that has been the case with the Scan It! shopping system offered....More
by David Orgel May. 5, 2012

Stew Leonard’s Mulling Tough In-Store Choices

Legendary Connecticut retailer must weigh economic necessities against customer-first principle, write SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel in this week's....More
by Phil Lempert May. 5, 2012

Why New, Innovative Products Are Important

Additional flavors, line extensions define too many “new” products, says Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert in his Viewpoints column this week....More
by David Orgel Apr. 27, 2012

Four Things to Track at FMI2012 Show in Dallas

The last time FMI held its signature biennial show, in May 2010, Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” anti-obesity initiative was just launched, retailers....More
by Mark Hamstra Apr. 27, 2012

Supervalu Needs Workers’ Support to Succeed

Supervalu gave Wall Street some positive news last week when the company reported fourth-quarter results and a better-than-expected outlook for the....More
by David Orgel Apr. 9, 2012

From Whole Foods to Piggly Wiggly, Retailers Go the Distance in Trumpeting Local

Local: A sourcing and marketing phenomenon that’s becoming more embedded at retail....More
by Michael Garry Apr. 9, 2012

Sobeys Shows How to Forestall Climate Change

Retailers are in a position to do something about global warming — the part caused by refrigerants....More
by David Orgel Apr. 6, 2012

Exploring the Wider World of Consumer Insights

Consumer and shopper insights have benefited food manufacturers and retailers, and here’s a way to possibly get even more results....More
by Matthew Enis Apr. 6, 2012

Future of Backlash Seen in ‘Pink Slime’ Case

Early last month, a former scientist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture did an interview with ABC News. He stated that 70% of ground beef sold in....More
by David Orgel Mar. 19, 2012

Judging Wal-Mart’s Progress With Sustainability

Wal-Mart is used to coming under attack from a wide range of critics, from labor unions to local businesses. It’s less accustomed, however, to taking....More
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David Orgel

David Orgel is editor-in-chief of Supermarket News (SN) and its website, SupermarketNews.com. Supermarket News publishes SN Whole Health, a magazine supplement about health and wellness, and the...

Phil Lempert

For more than 25 years, Phil Lempert has been an expert analyst on consumer behavior, marketing trends, new products and the changing retail landscape. He’s identified and explained impending...
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