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by David Orgel Sep. 17, 2007

How Price Is Taking Center Stage in Latest Retail Battles

A string of reports in recent weeks shows supermarkets are under intense pressure to keep prices in line. Is the economy finally catching up to them?....More
by David Merrefield Sep. 17, 2007

Movable Banners: Lucky Is Up, Kash n' Karry Is Down

Is there some cosmic force that makes the industry seek symmetry? Probably not, but consider this: Last month in this space we took a look at the bold....More
by Michael Garry Sep. 10, 2007

Biodiesel Offers Retailers a Way to Make a Green Statement

One of the more interesting debates taking place in the environmental arena is the role that biofuels should play. On the surface, as an alternative....More
by David Merrefield Sep. 10, 2007

Recounting the Industry's Long Days of Summertime

Now that Labor Day has passed and the unofficial end of summer is here, let's take a look at a few of the events that marked the season. We'll start....More
by David Orgel Sep. 3, 2007

Countdown to Tesco: Why Few Retailers Are Deeply Worried

It's close to the moment of truth in the American Southwest. Soon all the talk and speculation will be over. Tesco will arrive here in November to....More
by David Merrefield Sep. 3, 2007

Winn-Dixie Stores' Tenuous Pullback From the Brink

A few months ago, it started to look like the beleaguered Winn-Dixie Stores had a chance to step back from the brink, overcoming formidable odds....More
by Matthew Enis Aug. 27, 2007

Retailers Forming Fruitful Ties With Farmers' Markets

When Whole Foods announced its plans to open a three-story, 50,000-square-foot store in Manhattan's Union Square, many of the city's chefs, along with....More
by David Merrefield Aug. 27, 2007

How Consumer Trends Flow From One Stage to Another

Every now and then, social trends surface that have the capacity to power major changes in the way the industry does business. In time, such trends....More
by David Orgel Aug. 20, 2007

Retail Sales: Supermarkets Gain, but Hold the Champagne

There’s some cause for celebration in the latest sales data from Information Resources Inc., but the good news is tempered by looming threats....More
by David Merrefield Aug. 20, 2007

Resurrecting a Venerable Banner: The Lucky Gambit

In what may be the biggest-ever experiment in restoring a moribund retail brand, Save Mart is re-bannering 72 of the Albertsons stores it acquired in....More
by David Merrefield Aug. 13, 2007

Stater Bros. Makes a Gigantic Investment in Its Future

In a dramatic move that should reduce complexity and improve efficiency, Stater Bros., the operator of 163 stores in California's Inland Empire, will....More
by Dan Alaimo Aug. 13, 2007

Supermarkets Find Footing in Competitive Environment

Much more quickly than it appeared, Wal-Mart phobia is abating. It was not very long ago that every traditional retailer was, if not panicked, at....More
by David Orgel Aug. 6, 2007

How Inflation's Sting Hurt More Than First Anticipated

The current round of inflationary pressure isn't a body blow to food retailers. Moreover, there are indications that inflation concerns are easing for....More
by David Merrefield Aug. 6, 2007

Southland Action: Tiers Shed; Effects Linger; Tesco Looms

During the past couple of weeks, important news has emanated from Southern California that will eventually resonate well outside that region. The most....More
by Mark Hamstra Jul. 30, 2007

When Companies Step Up, the Government Can Step Back

When employers step up to the plate and do what they can to provide health coverage for their workers, the system works....More
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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...

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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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