“The economic indicators can't officially tell us if we're in a recession and the economists can't predict when business will turn up. But there's one fact you can count on: Consumers are now shopping for price.” ...
Some retail formats are becoming the Hillary Clintons of the food industry. They were counted out as major threats to supermarkets, but they are bouncing back as re-energized competitors...
If you were looking for a case that spotlights major problems with our nation's food supply oversight system, it would be hard to produce a more dramatic example than this month's massive beef recall...
Readers of SN will not see a familiar face in the top Viewpoints spot this week. That's because David Merrefield, vice president and editorial director, has retired from SN after nearly 30 years...
The economy is weakening and consumers are in a tough spot. But you wouldn't know it from recent supermarket financial reports. Harris Teeter, Ingles, Ahold and Delhaize were among chains to recently unveil impressive...
Diversity initiatives are rolling out all over this industry, but few companies yet have the capacity to touch all or most of the bases. That's because the concept has the potential to find its way into almost every...
The year is almost over, so it's time to review what was hot and what was not in 2007. What follows is a highly selective look. Check out the Dec. 31 Year in Review issue for a more comprehensive examination...
There's no shortage of awards given in society these days, from the Oscars to “American Idol.” The business world bestows its own honors, including awards to food industry companies and executives given annually by SN...