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 Feb. 25, 2013

From Food Safety to Storms, Good Crisis Management Starts Before the Crisis

Advance industry preparation for emergencies such as storms and food safety issues can ease challenges when they actually occur....More
in Viewpoints Feb. 18, 2013

Independents’ Future: A Tale of Two Strategies

Independents still play to their local strengths, but they’re also increasingly willing to compete using new weapons....More
in Total Access Feb. 11, 2013

SN Total Access Video: 2013 NGA Show

Supermarket independents have gathered in Las Vegas, Nev., for the 2013 NGA Show, and we are taking an insider’s look through interviews with....More
in Viewpoints Feb. 11, 2013

Independents Making New Technology Inroads

New resources will help independent food retailers improve the shopping experience for customers....More
in Viewpoints Feb. 4, 2013

Danny Wegman's Urgent Message on Health Initiatives

Danny Wegman is a CEO frustrated over worsening national trends and passionate about his company’s solutions....More
in Viewpoints Jan. 21, 2013

Collaboration Enters 2013 With Momentum Boost

New initiatives will further energize trading partner relationships after progress in 2012....More
in Viewpoints 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
in Viewpoints 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
in Viewpoints 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
in Viewpoints 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