David Orgel

Editor-in-Chief, Supermarket News

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 companion blog Refresh. Orgel delivers his opinions on industry trends through a weekly column in Supermarket News. He has previously held editorial positions with other publications covering the business of retailing, including those focused on membership warehouse clubs, outlet stores, and department and specialty stores. He is a board member of the industry’s anti-hunger organization Food for All and a member of the Editorial Committee of American Business Media.

Posts by David Orgel

in Viewpoints May. 26, 2012

Five Reasons Why Banning Foods From Presidential Photo Ops Is Bad Politics

A group’s proposal makes little sense for consumers, retailers and our culture, says David Orgel, SN Editor-in-Chief, in this week’s Viewpoint....More
in Viewpoints May. 19, 2012

Hy-Vee University Puts Education on Fast Track

Hy-Vee University: Upgraded education program positions the retailer for the next level of store and new market growth....More
in Viewpoints May. 12, 2012

FMI2012: Alarming Data, New Retail Strategies

There’s nothing so powerful as data points that serve as wakeup calls. These were presented at FMI2012 in Dallas last week by Leslie Sarasin, the....More
in Viewpoints May. 5, 2012

Stew Leonard’s Mulling Tough In-Store Choices

Legendary Connecticut retailer must weigh economic necessities against customer-first principle, write SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel in this week's....More
in Total Access May. 2, 2012

SN Presents FMI2012 Video Interviews With Industry Leaders

Supermarket News is broadcasting video interviews with industry leaders from FMI2012 in Dallas, and they'll continue to be available online after the....More
in Viewpoints Apr. 27, 2012

Four Things to Track at FMI2012 Show in Dallas

The last time FMI held its signature biennial show, in May 2010, Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” anti-obesity initiative was just launched, retailers....More
in Viewpoints Apr. 9, 2012

From Whole Foods to Piggly Wiggly, Retailers Go the Distance in Trumpeting Local

Local: A sourcing and marketing phenomenon that’s becoming more embedded at retail....More
in Viewpoints Apr. 6, 2012

Exploring the Wider World of Consumer Insights

Consumer and shopper insights have benefited food manufacturers and retailers, and here’s a way to possibly get even more results....More
in Viewpoints Mar. 19, 2012

Judging Wal-Mart’s Progress With Sustainability

Wal-Mart is used to coming under attack from a wide range of critics, from labor unions to local businesses. It’s less accustomed, however, to taking....More
in Viewpoints Mar. 12, 2012

Ahold Prepares to Move With Speed on Genuardi’s

In talking with top Ahold executives recently, it’s clear how pumped up they are about the pending acquisition of 16 Genuardi’s units in the....More