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by Phil Lempert Jan. 21, 2013

When Shoppers Ask About $8 Milk

Supermarkets should have a say in the new Farm Bill....More
by David Orgel Jan. 14, 2013

How to Get Grocery Shoppers to Complain More

A new look at why supermarkets need to hear negative feedback, and how to get it....More
by Robert Vosburgh Jan. 14, 2013

The Ticking Clock Starts Favoring Supermarkets

It’s ironic that supermarkets have not made a bigger deal about their own ability to get products to the shelf....More
by Michael Garry Jan. 7, 2013

Caroline’s Cart Shows the Power of Inclusion

Caroline's Cart demonstrates how intense loyalty can be engendered simply by making the shopping experience easier....More
by David Orgel Jan. 7, 2013

Steve Burd’s Forceful Two Decades in ‘Safewayland’

Steve Burd is a CEO whose long tenure was filled with new initiatives and occasional bold moves to differentiate his company....More
by David Orgel Dec. 17, 2012

Game Changer for General Merchandise in 2013?

A new tool will bring a rare opportunity to find growth avenues in established categories....More
by Mark Hamstra Dec. 17, 2012

For Some, the End May Signal a New Beginning

Fresh management and new ownership could impart some much-needed stability for the future of some chains....More
by Michael Garry Dec. 10, 2012

U.S. Retailers Should Follow U.K. Regarding HFCs

Supermarket refrigerant leaks are the second largest source of HFC emissions in the U.S....More
by David Orgel Dec. 10, 2012

How Fresh & Easy Went Off Track in Slow Motion

Tesco’s big experiment was hobbled by a misunderstanding of U.S. consumers and a resolve to stay the course....More
by David Orgel Dec. 3, 2012

Dillon Has Unique Grasp of Kroger’s Potential

Krogers CEO's leadership makes him an easy and obvious pick for SN's Hall of Fame....More
by Phil Lempert Dec. 3, 2012

The Top 10 Food Trend Predictions for 2013

Mini-meals, dads, breakfast along with Millennials and Baby Boomers all are expected to make the news next year....More
by David Orgel Nov. 26, 2012

Hy-Vee in Command From Social Media War Room

A quick-response operation closely links social media and customer service....More
by Robert Vosburgh Nov. 26, 2012

Organic Industry Needs a Check-off Program

It’s time for organic farmers, producers and manufacturers to start thinking like a brand....More
by David Orgel Nov. 19, 2012

Link, Share, Connect, Comment: New SN Tools Deepen Industry Experience

Today it’s still about reading, but also viewing, sharing, linking, blogging, Tweeting, responding and more....More
by Mark Hamstra Nov. 19, 2012

Supermarkets Deck the Halls With Digital Offers

Online sales are growing fast, but digital marketing holds more long-term promise for supermarkets....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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