Michael Garry

Technology Editor, Supermarket News

Michael Garry has been the Technology Editor for Supermarket News since 2002. His beat encompasses in-store, headquarters and warehouse technology; supply chain logistics; sustainability; and food safety. Previously, he served as managing editor and editor-in-chief for RetailTech magazine. In total he has been covering retail technology topics since 1991.

Posts by Michael Garry

in Viewpoints May. 28, 2013

Two New Danbury Stores Tell Industry Tale

For some, food is becoming “cool” like fashion or technology, but for others it’s mainly a life necessity....More
in Viewpoints Apr. 8, 2013

Court Decision Clears Path for HFC Phaseout

HFC replacements include less costly natural refrigerants that will not have to be replaced again....More
in Viewpoints Mar. 7, 2013

Lessons From the Bashas’, Sprouts Data Breaches

Over the past month, two Arizona-based food retailers — Bashas’ and Sprouts Farmers Markets — were victims of point-of-sale malware attacks that....More
in Viewpoints Feb. 18, 2013

Higher Wages Could Be Grocers’ Best Investment

A more engaged and stable workforce represents an advantage that can’t be duplicated online....More
in Total Access Feb. 6, 2013

Supply Chain Conference: Logistics Gets Its Due

Even its most ardent defenders would acknowledge that the supply chain part of the grocery business is not its sexiest component. Indeed supply chain....More
in SN Social Jan. 21, 2013

SN Poll Results: Food Safety Rules

Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration on Friday released two long-awaited rules for produce growers and processers related to the Food....More
in Total Access Jan. 15, 2013

NRF 2013: A Different Kind of ROI

On Jan. 12, one day before the opening of the National Retail Federation’s annual conference, I attended another event in New York for the first time....More
in Total Access Jan. 14, 2013

NRF 2013: The ‘Big’ News

“Big” is the watchword for the National Retail Federation’s 102nd Annual Conference, which began Sunday and runs through Wednesday at the Jacob K....More
in Viewpoints Jan. 7, 2013

Caroline’s Cart Shows the Power of Inclusion

Caroline's Cart demonstrates how intense loyalty can be engendered simply by making the shopping experience easier....More
in Viewpoints Dec. 10, 2012

U.S. Retailers Should Follow U.K. Regarding HFCs

Supermarket refrigerant leaks are the second largest source of HFC emissions in the U.S....More