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Matthew Enis

Matthew Enis is editor of the Fresh Market department at Supermarket News, the food retailing industry's leading newsweekly. Fresh Market gives SN's readers a weekly look at news and...

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 U.S. supermarkets contains an ingredient he described as “pink slime.”....More

Julie Gallagher

Julie Gallagher’s delicious foray into coverage of the food industry was purely accidental. With a background in technology, she joined Supermarket News as associate editor of its Technology...

by Julie Gallagher in Viewpoints 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

Michael Garry

Michael Garry has been the Technology Editor for Supermarket News since 2002. His beat encompasses in-store, headquarters and warehouse technology; supply chain logistics; sustainability; and food...

by Michael Garry in Viewpoints 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 by Ahold USA’s Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover division....More

Mark Hamstra

Mark Hamstra is the editor of the Retail/Financial section of Supermarket News covering mergers and acquisitions, quarterly earnings reports, executive changes and other significant events and...

by Mark Hamstra in Viewpoints 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 year....More

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...

by Phil Lempert in Viewpoints 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

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...

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

Christina Veiders

Christina is a long-standing member of the Supermarket News editorial team. As managing editor, she supervises the day-to-day editorial workflow with production, making sure everyone meets tight...

by Christina Veiders Jan. 13, 2012

Bets On as Industry Awaits PBM Merger Decision

It could be a watershed year for retail pharmacy as a proposed merger of two of the country’s largest pharmacy benefit managers — Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions — looms. A ruling is expected within the next several months....More

Robert Vosburgh

Robert Vosburgh is group editor of Supermarket News (SN), the food industry's leading newsweekly, where he coordinates coverage of fresh foods, grocery and beverage. He is also editor of SN...

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