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Michael Garry

Technology Editor, Supermarket News
Contact michael.garry@penton.com

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

by Michael Garry in Viewpoints Feb. 23, 2009

Recalls Show Need for Oversight in Supply Chain

The news has been littered lately with examples of high-level individuals behaving badly, from Bernie Madoff's $50 billion Ponzi scheme to Wall Street....More
by Michael Garry in Viewpoints Jan. 26, 2009

Which Tech Systems Are Most Critical in Recession?

In the current economic crisis, food retailers have two advantages. The first is the obvious one that people always have to eat, and in a recession....More
by Michael Garry in Viewpoints Dec. 8, 2008

Card Security Standard Forgot Hannaford Breach

Even in the current economic downturn, retailers need to remain vigilant about certain technical issues, particularly consumer data security. In the....More
by Michael Garry in Viewpoints Oct. 20, 2008

IT Offers Supermarkets Another Green Opportunity

Retailers adopting a strategy in their stores or warehouses ordinarily turn to a number of well-known solutions, from solar panels and wind energy to....More
by Michael Garry in Viewpoints Sep. 8, 2008

Sustainability Excellence Starts With Solar Power

Looking at the environmental activities pursued by the chain, wholesaler and independent winners of SN's first annual Sustainability Excellence....More
by Michael Garry in Viewpoints Aug. 11, 2008

Card Groups Need New Approach to Data Security

The Hannaford Bros. data security breach, which exposed 4.2 million credit and debit cards earlier this year, was certainly a teachable moment for the....More
by Michael Garry in Viewpoints Jun. 23, 2008

Retailers Have New Ways to Improve Food Safety

Nobody in this industry wants to hear the word “recall,” but when it must be used, it’s important for suppliers, wholesalers and retailers to have....More
by Michael Garry in Viewpoints May. 5, 2008

More Store Deliveries or Fewer? Both Make Sense

While seemingly straightforward on the surface, food retailing is a fairly complex business when all of its variables are taken into account. This....More
by Michael Garry in Viewpoints Mar. 24, 2008

Tainted Food, Hackers Making Trips to the Store Too Risky

Like doctors, food retailers have a paramount duty to “do no harm.” Yet lately, it’s become increasingly difficult for retailers to keep consumers....More
by Michael Garry in Viewpoints 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
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