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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
by Robert Vosburgh Apr. 15, 2013

Finding a Big Story Packed in a Little Grain

It might be easy enough to find an amaranth bagel, but does anyone know where I can get a spelt beer?....More
by David Orgel Apr. 8, 2013

Food Retailers Affirm Price Is Still Paramount

Value is a continued imperative, even if it’s now a more complex equation....More
by Michael Garry Apr. 8, 2013

Court Decision Clears Path for HFC Phaseout

HFC replacements include less costly natural refrigerants that will not have to be replaced again....More
by David Orgel Apr. 1, 2013

Raley’s Unconventional Take on Shopper Loyalty

A strategy that embraces new frontiers by marrying together loyalty, trial and social media....More
by Mark Hamstra Apr. 1, 2013

Target Sets Sights on Thrifty Canadians

The ‘cheap-chic’ chain will have to contend with native grocers who know how to appeal to price-sensitive shoppers....More
by David Orgel Mar. 18, 2013

Prepared for Next Phase of Prepared Foods?

Supermarkets face new differentiation challenges even as they succeed in the prepared food category....More
by Jenna Telesca Mar. 18, 2013

3 Ways to Change Meat Department Culture

The people behind the meat counter should give off the vibe that they love to talk about meat cuts and recipes....More
by David Orgel Mar. 11, 2013

Norman Mayne's 'Killer' Lesson on Gratitude

The CEO of Dorothy Lane Market, in recent remarks, shows how to find the good in just about everything....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...

Jenna Telesca

Jenna Telesca is Fresh Market Editor and Multimedia Content Editor at Supermarket News. She covers produce, meat, seafood, deli, bakery, floral, dairy and fresh meal news. She joined SN in November...
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