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by Michael Garry May. 5, 2008

More Store Deliveries or Fewer? Both Make Sense

While seemingly straightforward on the surface, food retailing is a fairly complex business when all of its variables are taken into account. This....More
by David Orgel May. 5, 2008

A Season When Change Is Apparent All Around Us

Change happens 24/7, but it's not always evident. This spring, however, a lot seems different, more than just the seasonal return of budding flowers....More
by David Orgel Apr. 28, 2008

New Supermarket Tie-Ins Embrace Consumer Priorities

Supermarkets are stepping up to the plate with new, timely initiatives that respond to the economy, sustainability and health — all key topics on....More
by Brian Todd Apr. 28, 2008

An Ailing Economy Doesn't Have to Hurt Wellness Sales

How appealing are premium-price health and wellness items now that shoppers are growing more budget-conscious?....More
by David Orgel Apr. 21, 2008

Meijer Campaign Throws Retail Advertising Into Spotlight

Can a small supermarket player in a big market gain wide notice with a bold ad campaign? At what point does such a campaign become so nontraditional....More
by Dan Alaimo Apr. 21, 2008

With Discount Generics, Chains Take Bigger Medical Role

The discount generic drug programs open a new world of possibilities to those willing to embrace them....More
by David Orgel Apr. 14, 2008

How Sam's Stands Out in the Shadows of Wal-Mart, Costco

Sam’s Club is celebrating 25 years of operation, but its greatest feat hasn’t been its longevity. The biggest success was finding its own path in a....More
by Christina Veiders Apr. 14, 2008

Standards Not Enough in Hannaford Bros. Data Breach

As the Hannaford Bros. date breach and previous cases illustrate, industry standards have not deterred the bad guys from breaking through the....More
by Mark Hamstra Apr. 7, 2008

Whole Foods Finds Smooth Sailing at High Altitude

Several months after acquiring Wild Oats, Whole Foods is fitting into its new Boulder, Colo., environs just fine, and consumers have begun showing....More
by David Orgel Apr. 7, 2008

When Fast-Growing Retailers Decide to Hit the Brakes

There’s nothing so exciting in retailing as a chain expanding at a breakneck pace. But such rollouts eventually slow or end, often accompanied by....More
by David Orgel Mar. 31, 2008

Why Tesco Finds U.S. More Challenging Than Expected

In 2006 and 2007, Tesco's every move toward the United States was closely tracked by American retailers hungry for competitive information. Retailers....More
by Julie Gallagher Mar. 31, 2008

Wine in Grocery Proposal Could Be Cure in a Bottle for N.Y.

Although the sexual indiscretions of disgraced former New York governor Eliot Spitzer amounted to his political ruin, the episode may not have been....More
by Michael Garry Mar. 24, 2008

Tainted Food, Hackers Making Trips to the Store Too Risky

Like doctors, food retailers have a paramount duty to “do no harm.” Yet lately, it’s become increasingly difficult for retailers to keep consumers....More
by David Orgel Mar. 24, 2008

Latest Trading Partner Relations Reveal Carrot and Stick

The most recent feedback from retailers and suppliers indicates evidence of improved trade partnerships, but also cause for concern....More
by David Orgel Mar. 17, 2008

New Data Illuminates Economy's Impact on Food Retailing

Reports on how the economy is affecting the food distribution industry provides mounting evidence that consumers are strapped and are beginning to....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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