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. 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
in Viewpoints 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
in Viewpoints 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
in Viewpoints 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
in Viewpoints 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
in Viewpoints 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
in Viewpoints 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
in Viewpoints 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
in Viewpoints Mar. 10, 2008

How Longtime Rivals to Supermarkets Pose New Threats

Some retail formats are becoming the Hillary Clintons of the food industry. They were counted out as major threats to supermarkets, but they are....More
in Viewpoints Feb. 25, 2008

Charting New Paths After Nation's Largest Beef Recall

Some retailers respond in a hurry to the latest big recall, but a toy store chain takes supply chain guidelines to a new level....More