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....More
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....More
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....More
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 Editor-in-Chief David Orgel at FMI2012 in Dallas....More
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 David Orgel at FMI2012, which is co-locating with United Fresh 2012 in Dallas....More
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 Orgel at FMI2012 in Dallas....More
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....More
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....More
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....More
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....More
Rudy Dory, owner and founder, Newport Avenue Market in Bend, Ore., says "it's very important for us to be local because we have nowhere else to go. We have to be local." He was interviewed by Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert and SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel at FMI2012 in Dallas....More
Chef Andre Nowading, executive chef of a Kroger Marketplace store in Farragut, Tenn., talks about his "South of the Border Lasagna," which he was going to prepare for FMI's Supermarket Chef Showdown at FMI2012 in Dallas. He was interviewed by SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel....More
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 David Orgel at FMI2012, which is co-locating with United Fresh 2012 in Dallas....More
SN Group Editor Bob Vosburgh talks to Harvey Hartman, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of the Hartman Group about the snack category and where retailers stand with it....More
Kim B. Eskew, president and COO, Harps Food Stores, is interviewed by SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel and Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert at The NGA Show in Las Vegas....More
Cheryl Sommer, owner, Kaune’s Neighborhood Market is interviewed by SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel and Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert at The NGA Show in Las Vegas....More
Erick Taylor, president and CEO, Pyramid Foods, is interviewed by SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel and Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert at The NGA Show in Las Vegas....More
Peter Larkin, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association, is interviewed by SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel and Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert at The NGA Show in Las Vegas....More
Eric Anderson, EVP of sales and marketing, Fresh Encounter, is interviewed by SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel and Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert at The NGA Show in Las Vegas....More
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