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by Mark Hamstra May. 20, 2013

The Real Disruptor for Traditional Grocery

One of the most talked-about factoids presented at Food Marketing Institute’s Future Connect conference a few weeks ago was a projection that bricks-....More

by David Orgel May. 20, 2013

From Kroger to United, More Retailers Discover ROI in Social Media

Many food industry players have embraced social media on faith. They’re sure it will pay off, but they can’t say exactly how or when....More

by David Orgel May. 13, 2013

Supervalu’s Top Mechanic Looks Under Hood

Supervalu’s new president and CEO, Sam Duncan, spent his career in retailing, but lately I keep associating him with automotives. That’s because he’s....More

by Jenna Telesca May. 13, 2013

FDA Needs to Bring Data to the People

But one shouldn’t need a slew of Ph.D.’s on the phone to interpret government reports....More

by David Orgel May. 6, 2013

New Clues to Deciphering the Gluten-Free Mystery

Trend or fad? The gluten-free phenomenon has taken an unusual turn that defies conventional efforts to predict its course....More

by Phil Lempert May. 6, 2013

What Supermarket Cashiers Need to Know

Consumer panel reveals that too often coupon users see the cashier as “the enemy.”....More

by David Orgel Apr. 29, 2013

What Future for Food Industry’s Next Leaders?

There’s a growing awareness that leadership doesn’t just happen, but has to be built over time....More

by Julie Gallagher Apr. 29, 2013

Safeway Moves to Improve Patient Outcomes

Safeway hopes to preempt smoking-related disease and disability with smoking cessation interventions....More

by David Orgel Apr. 15, 2013

To Doubters of Supermarket Model, Take That!

Kroger’s perspective about the future of middle-market supermarkets is right on, says David Orgel, SN Editor-in-Chief, in his Viewpoint Column....More