Changes in shopper spending and the outlook for retailers by channel are discussed in an interview conducted by David Orgel, SN editor-in-chief, at the 2012 American Bakers Association Convention...

The president and CEO of Stew Leonard’s discusses idea development and customer service in an interview with David Orgel, SN editor-in-chief, at the 2012 American Bakers Association Convention...

David Orgel, SN’s editor in chief, interviews Shawn Baldwin, senior vice president, fresh and freezer cooler, Sam’s Club, and Robb MacKie, president and CEO, ABA...

Laura Sturdevant, director of product development, private brands, Walgreens, says her focus is on "how do retailers work with external agencies including manufacturers and design agencies to bring that best-of-class product to shelf." She was interviewed by Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert and SN...

Tom Stenzel, president and CEO, United Fresh Produce Association, says fresh produce is "the differentiator for a lot of stores. They are able to put their best foot forward, right out front with the fresh produce section." He was interviewed by Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert and SN Editor-in-Chief...

Neil Golub, chairman, Price Chopper Supermarkets, and chairman, FMI2012, says it's the industry's "signature show" that gives attendees the opportunity to "see what's happening with different ideas, different products." He was interviewed by Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert and SN Editor-in-Chief David...

Harriet Hentges, VP, corporate responsibility, Ahold USA, tells Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert and SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel at FMI2012 in Dallas that sustainable sourcing "can have a positive influence on improving the negative impact of the production" of supermarket goods...

Darryl Fitzgerald, CEO, Homeland Stores, talks about how a BrightFarms greenhouse will bring "ultra-fresh produce" to his urban stores in Oklahoma City. "It doesn't get any fresher than that." He is interviewed by Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert and SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel at FMI2012 in Dallas...

Fred Morganthall, president and COO, Harris Teeter Supermarkets, and chairman, FMI, explains how the industry benefits from FMI's collaboration with other trade groups at the Dallas show during an interview with SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel...

Sheila Laing, vice president of human resources at Hy-Vee, says Hy-Vee's employees offer "a helpful smile in every aisle" because "customer service is the No. 1 priority." She was interviewed by Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert and SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel at FMI2012 in Dallas...