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David Orgel

Editor-in-Chief, Supermarket News
Contact david.orgel@penton.com

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 companion blog Refresh. Orgel delivers his opinions on industry trends through a weekly column in Supermarket News. He has previously held editorial positions with other publications covering the business of retailing, including those focused on membership warehouse clubs, outlet stores, and department and specialty stores. He is a board member of the industry’s anti-hunger organization Food for All and a member of the Editorial Committee of American Business Media.

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by David Orgel Jul. 7, 2008

Second-Half Battle Centers on Keeping Shoppers

It's a strange position for supermarkets to be in. Grocers have spent years trying to upgrade by eschewing a bargain-basement atmosphere. They have....More
by David Orgel Jun. 30, 2008

Tackling the Global Controversy Over Local Foods

Despite good intentions, the local foods movement is under more scrutiny these days. It's nice to think we could create a new era of distribution....More
by David Orgel Jun. 23, 2008

The Healthy Foods Shopper You Thought You Knew

A new report by New Hope Natural Media explores the values held by healthy foods consumers, and offers insight into merchandising to this demographic....More
by David Orgel Jun. 16, 2008

New Sustainability Imperative: Check Your Facts

Supermarket companies should take care to verify their information before making sustainability claims. Otherwise, they might be vulnerable to....More
by David Orgel Jun. 9, 2008

GMA Turns 100: What's Changed, and What Hasn't

It's always noteworthy when a major organization reaches 100 years old. Even more remarkable is when that organization can look back on a century of....More
by David Orgel Jun. 2, 2008

Summer Promotions Target Economic Heat Wave

Food retailers are finally showing their kinder and gentler sides by launching programs that acknowledge the plight of cash-strapped consumers. Until....More
by David Orgel May. 26, 2008

Clinic Growth Slows, but Don't Count Them Out

The economic slowdown and the tightening of credit have had a ripple effect on the fledgling in-store clinic business. Supermarket pharmacy executives....More
by David Orgel May. 26, 2008

Sizing Up Food Retailing's Small-Store Format Battle

Store formats, like new products, can suddenly become hot. That's exactly what's happened with small-store concepts, which were all but ignored by....More
by David Orgel May. 19, 2008

Critics Shouldn’t Look a Gift Card in the Mouth

Criticism of retailer gift card programs tied to economic stimulus checks is unfair, but store executives still need to be prepared with a response....More
by David Orgel May. 12, 2008

Notes From Vegas: Retailers Bet on Dual Strategy

The food industry showed up in Las Vegas last week with a clearly defined gaming plan. But it wasn’t for slots or roulette....More
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