Christina Veiders

Managing Editor, Supermarket News

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 weekly deadlines. At the same time, she is responsible for nonfood coverage and oversees the retail/financial and technology sections. Christina is responsible for coordinating special issues such as the Power 50 and SN’s Annual IRI Category Review, as well as other reader favorites. Prior to being named managing editor in 2000, Christina was SN’s nonfood editor.

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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....More
Dec. 5, 2011

Food Retailers Should Weigh In on Black Friday

Over 200 million shoppers spent an estimated $52 billion on Black Friday, up an estimated 9% over last year. The witching hour — many doors opened at....More
Oct. 10, 2011

No Real Winners Seen in Durbin Amendment

Swipe fee reform known as the Durbin Amendment finally took effect on Oct. 1, although it was a watered down reform, capping rates at 21 cents instead....More
Aug. 15, 2011

Buy American Is Good Community Leadership

The refrain echoes back to the Great Depression: Buy American. A movement is afoot to do just that as a stimulus to jobs and the economy. Lord knows....More
Jun. 20, 2011

Consider UNFI's Triple Bottom Line Strategy

My stock investment strategy is simple. I invest in what I like. For example, I like to eat wholesome, natural, healthy foods. I like companies that....More
Apr. 25, 2011

Healthy Food Vending: Is It Right for Retailers?

The rush to the machine for a pick-me-up snack is a workplace ritual. But for those conscious about healthy eating that trip can be disappointing. It....More
Feb. 28, 2011

A Giant Donation Could Be Retailer's Salvation

One of the first things Giant Food of Landover did to mark its 75th year was to give the Salvation Army that venerable institution of do-good....More
Jan. 4, 2011

Prognosticators: Mini Pies Replace Cupcakes

A new year brings foresight. Predict the next hot “cupcake” trend for 2011. I asked SN editors and some industry observers to do just that. In no....More
Nov. 8, 2010

Supermarkets Can Cook Up Housewares Profits

Food and cookware are the perfect union of complementary product categories especially during holiday cooking and gift-giving seasons. So why aren't....More
Sep. 13, 2010

FDA Approval Process Faces Upstream Currents

If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck. Only in this case, the animal in question is not a....More
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In their Viewpoints columns, SN editors give their perspectives on current industry issues.